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- 5 Keys To Effective Communication - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Ronny PrasadAn important life lesson that I learnt came from one of the golden rules in public speaking - focus on the connection, not the content. What this means is that the connection a speaker has with the audience is more important than the actual content of the speech. Sometimes life can be like ...
Views: 4724 - 4 Keys To Building and Maintaining Your Personal Power - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Ronny PrasadWhat is personal power? Your personal power is based on your thoughts, your feelings, your experiences, and your knowledge. We all have personal power within us. The level of this personal power varies from individual to individual. The way that this personal power is used also varies from ...
Views: 3676 - Overcoming Obstacles - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Ronny PrasadYou must have faced obstacles in your life time. I can safely say that every single human being on the face of this planet would have faced obstacles in their lives, and will face obstacles in the future. Sometimes we tend to exaggerate what an obstacle is, and we may get disempowered in the ...
Views: 2946 - 4 Steps To Effective Public Speaking. - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Ronny PrasadIn his book Public Speaking For Success, Dale Carnegie gives accounts of many people of knowledge who did not publicly share what they knew, purely because they were gripped by the fear of public speaking. When I first stepped into the public speaking arena, I thought that confidence was ...
Views: 2914 - Empowering Responsibility vs Toxic Blame - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2014 from Ronny PrasadOne of my earlier mentors in personal development taught me that the word “responsible” carries the meaning of two words “response” and “able”. In other words, responsibility is your ability to respond. Then, I heard a quote from my single biggest influence on personal development, the ...
Views: 2563 - The Difference Between Motivation & Inspiration - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Ronny PrasadWhen I was doing Life Coaching, every single client that I had, wanted one thing (in some form or another) – motivation! I believe that motivation is something that we all want. Yet, some people cannot seem to actually acquire it. Motivation can be a very commonly spoken about subject. And, ...
Views: 1790 - Self Image and Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ronny PrasadIn May 2010, I was called upon to deliver a speech at a leadership convention. It was a cold autumn’s afternoon, as I drove to the venue of the convention while thinking about how to add more impact to my speech. Although I was asked to speak about goal setting, I decided (in the last ...
Views: 1723 - The Power of Encouragement - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Ronny PrasadDo you remember when you were a kid, and you were encouraged by someone to do something that you liked? What did the encouragement do for you? Chances are, you were given a boost of belief in yourself. The Power of Encouragement has an amazing effect on children and adults alike. We all ...
Views: 1694 - 5 Steps To Motivation - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Ronny PrasadHave you ever felt like you needed motivation? Has anyone ever asked you to give them motivation? The word “motivation” is something that we hear much, yet sometimes we may not understand it enough or may not know how to make it work for us. While I have written two previous articles on ...
Views: 1652 - 7 Steps to Creating & Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Ronny PrasadYou may have heard that a person’s attitude is very important when it comes to facing challenging situations, which life sometimes (or often) throws at us. A question that I propose to you is this; does your attitude define you, or do you define your attitude? Please have a think about that ...
Views: 1652 - Envision, Excite, Empower, Excel. - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Ronny PrasadIs there a formula to get something done? I believe that there are many ways in which you can get something done. It all depends on what works best for you (which you may have figured out by now, or will need to figure out at some stage). What I have used is this very simple approach, which I ...
Views: 1649 - 7 Steps to Living with Purpose & Passion - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Ronny PrasadOn my Personal Development radio segment, I revealed my 7 Steps to living with Purpose & Passion. So here they are: 1. Make a gratitude list daily – you must have something to be thankful for! Make a very comprehensive list of what you are grateful for, every single day. Then read this ...
Views: 1620 - The Path to Achievement - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Ronny PrasadIn the years of coaching and mentoring people, I have noticed that some people want to achieve their goals, yet they do not want to walk on the path to achievement. Yes, there is a path to achievement, and there are no detours from this path! The real winners in life are the ones who embrace ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - A Powerful Consideration When Influencing Others. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Ronny PrasadDuring my days as a Youth Mentor, there were many young people who needed support in either getting their life back on track or in achieving something they desired. Some of the youth were very challenging to deal with, let alone provide support to, in a professional capacity. The key was to ...
Views: 1528 - Knowing, Feeling, and Doing. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Ronny PrasadHave you ever felt or thought that you have got much more to offer to the world than what you currently do? Do you know what your potential and capabilities really are? Let me ask you another question, how well do you know yourself? While I consider myself a ‘full time student of ...
Views: 1526 - Creating and Maintaining Purposeful Behaviour - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Ronny PrasadRecently I was asked by a Life Coach about what I taught my clients regarding purposeful behaviour. Now, some people will tell you that behaviour is driven by your values! My question is, what are your values driven by? Please think about that for a moment! I advised him that my belief is that ...
Views: 1520 - Empathic Listening – Here’s How You Can. - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2017 from Ronny PrasadIt is said that the number one skill required in being able to communicate effectively is the ability to listen. As you might already realise, listening is different to hearing. There is a lot of buzz about active listening – where your focus is entirely on the words that are coming out of ...
Views: 1489 - 7 Steps To Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2014 from Ronny PrasadSetting goals and achieving goals is something that most of us want. The key is to differentiate between a goal and a mere wish. A wish is something that people dream about. A goal is accompanied with a plan and a time line. My definition of the word goal is: G.O.A.L – Getting Over All ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Acceptance and Trust. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Ronny PrasadLife will always throws challenges at us. That is a given. I believe that if there were no challenges in life (or ups and downs in life), life would become mundane. As Tony Robbins nicely put it, “Challenges are required for growth". If life was always smooth sailing, there would be no ...
Views: 1462 - Facts vs Impressions. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Ronny PrasadAn impression is simply a clue. A fact is something that you believe (through information). When was the last time you formed got an impression about someone or something that was not based on a fact? When was the last time you based something on what you thought was a fact, and it ...
Views: 1460 - Because the Sun was Shining - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Ronny PrasadIt had been raining Friday night and I woke up early on Saturday morning, hoping for more rain so I could wash my car. You see, I live in Melbourne, Victoria, a State in south eastern Australia where we have severe restrictions on water usage, so, I only wash my car when it is raining. I had a ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - What is your Passion? - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Ronny PrasadOn a particular Wednesday morning, I was waiting for a tram, after consulting with a client. A lady walked up to the tram stop, while pushing a walking aide. As soon as we looked at each other, we smiled. In a recent edition of my newsletter - Ideal Insights (www.impetussuccess.com.au), I spoke ...
Views: 1430 - 1 Simple Key To Creating Influence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2018 from Ronny PrasadWhen I was the lead trainer of an organisation called Speak To Influence, we traveled the country, delivering staff training to medium/large companies. We taught the attendees of our training sessions how to be influential while communicating (be it one-to-one communication or ...
Views: 1356 - The Power of Discipline - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ronny PrasadI regularly train at a local boxing gym in a northern suburb of Melbourne and recently I was fortunate enough to meet an amazing man, Adrian Charter. Now, Adrian comes to the boxing gym to train, just like me. The difference is, I am 31 years old, and Adrian is 72! I watched Adrian as he was ...
Views: 1338 - A walk in the park - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Ronny PrasadI came to realise the numerous benefits of exercise at a very early age. So, I have made a commitment to myself that I will run every morning, from Monday to Friday. There is a football oval near my house where I go to, for a run in the mornings. During winter time, it is quite dark when I ...
Views: 1306 - 5 KEYS TO EMPOWERMENT & ENERGY. - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Ronny PrasadHave you ever felt like you needed to get something done, and you didn’t have the internal resources to get it done? We all have had that feeling at some point of our lives. Perhaps it was a combination of internal resources and external support that you needed. Either way, the task at hand ...
Views: 1258 - Not Enough Time? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2017 from Ronny PrasadIn February, 2014, I started training at an MMA (mixed martial arts) gym. At the front door of that gym, there was a poster, which said: “1 hour is just 4% of your day. So, what is your excuse not to exercise?” That statement really puts things into perspective, regardless of how busy you ...
Views: 1208 - Educate and Motivate - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Ronny PrasadWhen was the last time that someone asked you for motivation? Alternatively, when was the last time that you asked someone else to provide you with motivation? My point is this, it is part of human behaviour to appreciate being motivated! We all have received motivation, and we all have ...
Views: 1199 - 7 Steps To Creating A More Rewarding 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Ronny PrasadAs we start another year, people everywhere are looking for certain things in 2012. Well, whatever you are looking for, you will need to be well prepared for the opportunities, challenges, and rewards in 2012 So, here are my 7 Steps To Creating A More Rewarding 2012. 1. Know where you ...
Views: 1187 - How To Create A Memorable First Impression. - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Ronny PrasadWhat do you think someone will think of you, or how will they feel about you when they meet you for the first time? What type of ‘mark’ will you leave on them? Have you ever met someone for the first time, and thought or felt “There is something significant about this person?” I read ...
Views: 1174 - How To Deal With Exposure To Negativity - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2016 from Ronny PrasadIn the previous article (titled Worrying – The Truth About It), we discussed the negativity that we are exposed to on a daily basis. To be precise, I suggested “Switch off from the media – the Black Eyed Peas said “Wrong information always shown by the media. Negative images is the main ...
Views: 1173 - 3 Effective Responses To Put Downs & Belittlement. - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Ronny PrasadHave you ever been belittled? Has anyone close to you ever put you down in the presence of others? How do you normally react when someone does that you? I can safely say that everyone (to some extent) has been subjected to the above-mentioned. On my Life Skills radio segment, a ...
Views: 1164 - Overcoming Grief - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Ronny PrasadGrief is a part of human life, we all experience it during our time on earth. We generally tend to experience grief during a time of loss. Grief can consume us to an extend that getting through the day can be very challenging! Although there might not be any getting away from grief itself, ...
Views: 1156 - Which Leadership Trait Is More Important? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Ronny PrasadOne of the world’s foremost leadership experts, Dr Marshall Goldsmith (who is like a virtual mentor to me) once said “Personal contact matters — and matters greatly”. When I was an Executive Coach, I came across many CEOs and MDs who were very emphatic on the personal touch. Regardless of ...
Views: 1154 - Negativity Always Wins. Here's How To Change That. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Ronny PrasadMotivational speaking legend Les Brown speaks about a study conducted at M.I.T (Massachusetts Institute Of Technology). The study concluded that every time a person directs a negative statement toward you, it takes 17 positive statements just to neutralise the initial negative ...
Views: 1143 - 3 Leadership Lessons From Antarctica - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2018 from Ronny PrasadOn 21 June, I was fortunate enough to attend a presentation by Dr Sarah Hanieh (research fellow) at the Doherty Institute, and recipient of a PhD in Medicine from The University of Melbourne). She titled her speech “Breaking Through The Ice”. The insights in her presentation were based on ...
Views: 1134 - 3 Simple Steps For Adapting To Constant Change. - by Submitted on May 22, 2018 from Ronny Prasad“Adapt or perish”. Have you heard that before? It is said that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Well, let’s add another one – constant change. Change is an inevitable part of our existence. Almost every aspect of your life will go through some form of change. Those ...
Views: 1122 - Purposeful, Passionate, Promising - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Ronny PrasadWe often hear the word “purpose” in the personal development field. One of my favourite lines that I use in my speeches is “Find your purpose, and live it with passion”. Yet, sometimes we need more clarity on the word “purpose” in the context of personal development. If I were to ask you ...
Views: 1115 - Creating Something Significant. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Ronny PrasadWhat is it about you that sets you apart from the masses of the population? Have you thought of doing something that is considered significant? Would you like to do something that will be considered significant? Creating something significant in your life is not just about being ...
Views: 1106 - Self Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Ronny PrasadWhat is self love? Self love is the process of acknowledging, validating, honouring, and respecting yourself! So, why is self love important? The importance of self love can be traced back to the effects of nurturing yourself. When you nurture and support yourself, you are in a far better ...
Views: 1102 - 5 Steps For A Productive And Purposeful 2015. - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2015 from Ronny PrasadA very happy new year to you! I hope that you really enjoyed the Christmas season with family and friends. Seeing that now things are getting back to the normal routine (people are going back to work, and children are preparing to go back to school), we must focus on what we can do to make ...
Views: 1101 - 3 Common Mistakes When Providing Feedback. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2017 from Ronny PrasadIn one of his recent articles, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Leadership Specialist, Dr Marshall Goldsmith spoke about feedback and feedforward. I have considered Dr Goldsmith to be a virtual mentor for the past 6 years. His articles are always insightful. On a personal note, he has ...
Views: 1084 - Accountability - The Two Types - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2015 from Ronny PrasadI recently read an article (on how successful people set goals and follow through) by leadership expert and New York Time best selling author, Dr Marshall Goldsmith. In that article Dr Goldsmith speaks about ownership. He said “successful people have a high need for and reliance upon ...
Views: 1080 - The One Step To Overpower The Fear Of Failure - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2016 from Ronny PrasadHave you ever wanted to do something that seemed important to you, but you didn’t go ahead because you were gripped by the fear of failure? If so, you are not alone. The fear of failure is a crippling force that affects almost every single human being. Why? In an article in Forbes, ...
Views: 1071 - The 1 Vital Key To Positive Personal Change. - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Ronny PrasadAt the beginning of every year, so many people set “resolutions” for the year ahead, hoping to create some, or massive personal change. In a very insightful article by Ray Williams (published in Psychology Today), he mentioned that by the month of February, most people have started to ...
Views: 1066 - Looking Back, And Then Moving Forward. - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2013 from Ronny PrasadThis year will be over in a matter of days. Then, 2014 begins. I would suggest that you take a long and hard look at 2013 (the year that it was, for you). While I realise that some people may say that the past is irrelevant, I strongly believe that the past can teach us a great deal. So, ...
Views: 1058 - 4 Steps To Clarity On Goal Setting - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Ronny PrasadWhen was the last time someone told you about something they wish to achieve? Whether they are looking at doing something big or doing something minor, there is an underlying reason for wanting to achieve that goal. At the end of the day, what most people seek is joy, fulfilment, ...
Views: 1052 - Who Wins The Blame Game? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2018 from Ronny PrasadImagine this – something goes wrong in the life of someone close to you. That person is shattered. What is one of the first things they could do? They could look for someone to blame. In my Life Coaching career, there have been many clients who chose to blame someone when things went ...
Views: 1051 - 5 Steps To Providing Support To Others. - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Ronny PrasadIn my experience through working with youth and with people with mental illnesses (such as depression), I have discovered that support from a human being can go a very long way in creating positive changes. This also applies to the workplace and at home. Support can be very uplifting in ...
Views: 1035 - Lessons from a bestseller! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Ronny PrasadJune 2011 saw the successful launch of my very first book, WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE – simple insights for your inspiration & empowerment (www.WelcomeToYourLifeBook.com). Throughout the whole process (from writing the manuscript, to releasing the book), I learnt many valuable life lessons, which I ...
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