We each have an important message to share – with our families, communities and world.  And it’s essential to have the skills to communicate your message clearly so that other people are inspired to listen and take action toward a common vision.

One important way to empower yourself and others is to learn to deliver powerfully persuasive presentations.

They say that public speaking is one of the biggest fears people face. And yet, at some point, we are all called upon to stand up and deliver. Some people are born with natural skill and talent for it, while others sweat and torment themselves just thinking about it.
How many times have you heard a speaker that puts you to sleep? Or maybe you’ve left a presentation entertained, but it doesn’t translate into significant, measurable results in your business or life.

It takes just a handful of simple steps to elevate your skills and deliver powerful, persuasive presentations, leaving your audience entertained, inspired, and motivated to support your cause. And with these keys, your presentation can have the power to create quantum improvement and lasting change in people’s lives.

Also, these same simple steps can be applied to positively influence your family, friends, clients and colleagues every day!

Here are three essential keys to deliver persuasive and dynamic presentations, every time:

1) Congruency: How strongly do you believe what you’re saying? How committed are you to your message? Your audience will champion your vision to the extent you believe in it. This is true not just for presentations, but also for life.  So how do you enhance your congruency? Congruency is part confidence, and part knowledge. When you know your subject inside and out, you have the confidence to speak with authority. But even if you don’t yet have total confidence on a subject, passion will make up the difference! So put yourself in states of excellence. Create juice, momentum, inspiration within you, and it will ooze and infect your audience with enthusiasm, too.

2) Rapport: Does your audience unconsciously feel drawn to you, knowing that you have their best interests at heart? Do they embrace your suggestions and say, “me too!” instead of “so what?” Rapport takes the struggle out of the interaction, and makes it easy and enjoyable for everyone. Rapport is more than just “liking” someone – it’s having a deep connection, or feeling of familiarity. People like people who are like themselves – so observe your audience and respond to their needs. Ask questions and engage them in dialogue. Respect your audience’s intelligence, and assume you have their respect, too.

3) Flexibility: Keep changing your approach until you reach your objective. Adapt your communication to speak into your audience’s listening. Everyone learns differently, so adapting to the needs of your group ensures they get the message. Flexibility comes with awareness of subtle cues from your audience. Are they twiddling their thumbs, texting, or tapping their feet? If they are, they’ve probably lost you for a second, and it’s time to grab their attention with something unexpected. Are they totally with you? Then go deeper, and give them even juicier bits of information – beyond what they were expecting. Tailor your presentation to your audience’s needs and they will be equally responsive and appreciative of you and your message.

With just these three keys, you can quantum leap your results in your presentations and become the dynamic speaker that has the audience begging for more.

One person’s awakening elevates the consciousness of the planet — You are the one!

What’s the difference between a goal that you’ve achieved, and a goal you set but that didn’t come to pass?

What are some simple steps you can take to ensure that when you create goals, you know with certainty you will achieve them?

Now, before I explain HOW to materialize goals, what are some of the reasons why someone might set a goal and NOT achieve it?  Here are just a few of the reasons that people fall short or quit on their dreams and goals:

• A part of them doubts it, doesn’t believe it, or thinks they don’t deserve it
• The goal isn’t clear or concise – it has too many moving parts or stipulations
• They feel like they HAVE to do it – they lack the JUICE & VERVE to attain it
• The goal is TOO specific – it seems impossible or unbelievable
• They micromanage their goal, without trusting their creative power or the power of the Universe to BRING IT
• They haven’t created the LIFE CONDITIONS for the goal to materialize
• They can’t see it, feel it, hear it – it isn’t real or compelling for them

How awesome would it be to have a simple and powerful system to not only CREATE goals, but also ATTAIN them (or even better!) – every single time???  There is a science to materialization.  This is not just philosophy.

Here are eight steps I’ve found are ESSENTIAL to materialize your grandest goals:

1. Recognize and transmute old doubt, worry, fear, self-sabotage or uncertainty that held you back in the past.

2. Create clear, concise, congruent and compelling goals, inspired by your deepest values.

3. Harness and purposefully direct your creative life force to fuel and energize your goals and generate heat and momentum toward their rapid (or instant!) materialization.

4. Design and practice specific rituals to invite sacred intention and Divine guidance to support you in realizing your goals.

5. Invoke states of total certainty and centered power within you so that you take the essential actions in alignment with your highest self.

6. Release your goals with full faith and gratitude knowing that it is already done.

7. Be completely open and receptive to the infinite possibilities and full materialization of your goals – which often emerges even grander than you could ever imagine.

But those are just seven steps, you say?  What’s the eighth?

It’s coming together with a supportive community who will encourage, inspire and nurture you and your vision.

Remember…

One person’s awakening elevates the consciousness of the planet — YOU are the one!

Blessings & Love,
Niurka

When two people are equally set on their intention, the strongest, most influential person in any interaction is the one who is most flexible.  In sales, this means that you must change your approach until you find an approach that works.  We teach that there are no inflexible people, only a need for more flexible communicators.

If your intention is to win people to your point of view, it helps to first acknowledge their perspective.  An insightful quote from A Course in Miracles states, “If I defend, I am attacked.”  Observe another person’s perception, and meet them at their level of thinking.  It is often much easier to move someone into action and expand their previous thinking if you can relate to them as an ally.

Think of the way trees bend in the wind.  They are able to survive harsh gusts because of their flexible natures.  Like those cartoons where the hero contorts his body to avoid attack or to enter forbidden places, we can use our flexible communication to transcend objections and align with our clients’ perspectives.

Water has no definite form.  Its flexibility allows it to pass gracefully over, under, around, and through obstacles.  Rivers run to the sea because the water is so persistent and focused in its intention to reach its destination, and yet completely flexible along the path.  In sales, it helps to be like water: maintain a definite objective, and hold to your intention; yet realize that many paths can lead to its attainment.

When you are flexible, objections are no longer obstacles.  They are fun mental challenges for which you can find an empowering solution for all.

Niurka was recently interviewed by writer Sandra Faleris in Suite101.com.  Niurka reveals an inside look into the “business” of transformation.

Read the interview here!

I was recently interviewed for an article in Examiner.com about successful thinking.

Read the interview here!

Saturday, July 30

Success Mastery With Niurka, Bill Walsh & John Assaraf

Come and learn specifically how to have more fun and create even more success in today’s business world! I’ll be teaching “I Succeed as I Speak” – how to be so purposeful and authentic through your language and communication that you naturally attract the people and experiences that support your success.

You will learn:

· Why ever word that leaves your mouth matters – and leads to your ultimate success or downfall

· How to instantly shift negative self-talk to congruent, affirmative power-talk

· Speak from your authentic voice – while getting results

· How to adapt your communication to speak into another’s listening

Saturday, July 30, 2011, 9am – 3pm

Crowne Plaza Hotel Irvine

17941 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, California

Single Tickets: $30.00

Table for 6, only $120

Call 866-238-5920 to reserve your seat!

Or register here!

Namaste.

Have you ever been sooooo happy you feel like your whole body is tingling with joy? Like you have this massive, infectious smile and a deep sense of bliss that permeates everything you do? It’s like you completely lose awareness of pain or problems because you’re in an elevated state of existence… you can easily find a clear path through or around any challenge because in this state of bliss you have an expanded perception of possibility and solutions instantly reveal themselves.

If you could bottle and sell that feeling, I bet you’d be the richest person on the planet. But it’s not for sale, and you can’t contain it. But it is available to anyone. In fact, it’s available to YOU, now. Do you believe it’s possible?

I have one simple, daily ritual that can make that dream a reality; but first I’ll share a quick story that illuminates how I’ve come to know first-hand the amazing benefits of this daily discipline.

It’s mantra…

As you may know, I recently returned from a nine-week sacred journey in Bali, and while I was there I became even more passionate about the practice of mantra. I’ve practiced mantra for over 15 years, and while in Bali I had the opportunity to more deeply explore its profound benefits. Now I practice mantra as a daily, walking meditation. Rather than listening to some mindless chatter in my mind, I focus my thoughts on mantra, singing and reciting silently or in a whisper to myself all day, every day. I’ve noticed that as a result, all my senses are brighter and more attuned – fruit tastes juicier and sweeter, the air feels fresher and clearer, sounds are crisper, and I experience my connections with people as more genuine. The more I practice mantra, the more I notice that in the moments between my mantra, my inner voice says, “I am SOOOO happy!” I’m even surprised by my own level of joy and inner peace!

Here’s how you can experience this, too:

You know that little voice in your head that seems to be in constant chatter? Well, the mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master: it can support you or bring you down, and it’s up to you to direct it purposefully. Mantra allows you to purposefully direct the mind. When you join me on Thursday, I’ll give you a specific mantra to use that will invoke the certain state you wish to experience (compassion, power, prosperity, inner peace). Anytime you hear that little voice in your head piping up, you can just return to your mantra. I promise that if you practice this solidly for a week, it will be as though the lights turned on in your brain and possibilities reveal themselves instantly. Your friends and family will also be uplifted, just by being in the orbit of your heightened frequency.

I’ve been so deeply moved by gifts I’ve discovered through my practice of mantra that I’m currently recording an entire series of mantras so you can learn about them and practice them, too. They’ll be ready in a few months, and I’ll let you know as soon as they’re available.

And remember…

When you change, the world around you changes – You have that much power!

Blessings & Love,
Niurka

Greetings & Blessings!

In my last post I mentioned how essential congruency, rapport and flexibility are in presentations and influence; and I encouraged you to become aware of your level of congruency, rapport and flexibility in your daily life.  So…if you practiced (and even if you didn’t!) I’ve got a quick, fun quiz for you:

1) What happens in a conversation or presentation if a speaker lacks congruency, rapport, or flexibility:

a) The audience rolls their eyes

b) The audience starts texting their friends or getting up to go to the bathroom

c) The audience gets amnesia and can’t remember what was presented

d) All of the above.

2) Ok, here’s a more empowering multiple choice: when you have absolute congruency, rapport and flexibility, which of the following are true?

a) Your audience jumps up and down and cheers and says let’s march!

b) Your audience becomes raving fans: they love and respect and adore you and hang on every word you say, hungering for more

c) Your audience gets the message so deeply, clearly and completely that they could practically teach what you’ve shared with them

d) All of the above.

If you answered “D) All of the above” to both questions – congratulations!  Fifty extra points to you!

Yes, congruency, rapport and flexibility are three of the most important points to influence anyone.  So how can you develop these skills even more?

1) Congruency: Congruency is the rock-steady power state that emerges when your thoughts, words and actions are aligned with your higher self and the universal flow.  When you are clear, centered, and tapped in to your inner wisdom, you have congruency.  It’s also part confidence, and part knowledge.  When you know your subject inside and out, you have the confidence to speak with authority.  But even if you don’t have total confidence on a subject just yet, passion can make up the difference!  So put yourself in states of excellence.  Create juice, momentum, inspiration within you… and it will ooze and infect your audience with enthusiasm, too.

2) Rapport: Rapport is more than just “liking” someone – it’s having a deep, authentic connection, or feeling of familiarity.  People like people who are like themselves – so observe your audience and respond to their needs.  Ask questions and engage them in dialogue.  Respect your audience’s intelligence, and assume you have their respect, too.

3) Flexibility: Flexibility comes with awareness of subtle cues from your audience.  Are they twiddling their thumbs, texting, or tapping their feet?  If they are, you’ve probably lost them for a second, and it’s time to grab their attention with something unexpected.  Notice – are they totally with you?  Captivate them and go deeper, and give them even juicier bits of information – beyond what they were expecting.  Tailor your presentation to your audience’s needs and they will be equally responsive and appreciative of you and your message.

These are just three of the most essential points to become a dynamic public speaker.  Over the past 15 years as a presenter, speaker and trainer, I’ve distilled thousands more skills and strategies that can completely elevate your presentations.

Remember…

One person’s evolution elevates the consciousness of the planet – You are the one!

Peace & Blessings,

Niurka

What if one simple practice could immediately harmonize your thoughts, words and actions while creating centered concentration so you materialize your desires in alignment with your purpose?

I’ve just returned from a two-month sacred adventure in Bali, and I’ve gained even greater insight into one specific discipline that has the power to elevate every area of your life when practiced consistently.  I’ve experienced exponential results by practicing it in my own life – even in the last two months, and I’d be honored to share this wisdom with you.  So what is it?

It’s Mantra.  For thousands of years, ancient Sanskrit mantras have been chanted, spoken and sung to clear the mind, invoke powerful states and manifestations, and invite union with the Divine.  Why mantra?

Everything in the universe is energy vibrating.  Our thoughts, words and actions carry specific energetic vibrations that either elevate us, or bring us down.  Mantra is a simple practice to consistently harmonize our thoughts, words and actions and elevate our entire experience.

You can practice mantra anytime.  You can chant or sing aloud or silently to yourself.  It will release you from wayward thoughts, bring your awareness to the present moment, and give you the focus and concentration to realize peace and materialize prosperity.  If you’ve never practiced mantra before, just start with “Om.”  Breathe deeply, and as you exhale, say OOOOMM.

I’ve been practicing mantras for over fifteen years, and in the past two months, I’ve practiced mantra all day every day.  I’m now experiencing the most profound centeredness, divine joy and divine peace.  It doesn’t matter what your background or religious beliefs may be… mantra works!
Remember…

One person’s awakening elevates the consciousness of the planet — YOU are the one!

Greetings & Blessings from the land of 1,000 Temples!  I am so blessed to be in Bali enjoying a sacred retreat, creative sabbatical, and a time of healing and rejuvenation after a period of great intensity in my life.

You may already know that a few months ago, I broke my leg.  It was the most physically painful experience I’d ever had, and looking back, also perhaps one of the most profound.

Have you ever had an experience like that?  Looking back, you say, “I would never be where I am today or who I am today were it not for that one thing,” but at the time, that “thing” was one of the most painful or challenging experience imaginable.

Sometimes life brings lessons disguised as seeming madness.  These moments cause us to go deep within and really connect with our true essence.

So what do you do to maintain your balance in those moments? I’ll share with you one practice that has been miraculous for me. It’s been so healing that I’m considering creating a CD all about it, and in a moment, I’ll ask you for your thoughts!

Over the past few months, one discipline that has supported me in remaining in my center while gracefully moving through challenge is the practice of Mantra.  Since I’ve come to Bali, I’ve been practicing a few specific mantras consistently and I have experienced great inspiration, renewed energy and deep peace.  And because it’s been so powerful and healing for me, I thought you might love to experience some of the profound benefits of mantra, too.

Ancient Sanskrit mantras have been chanted, spoken and sung for thousands of years.  These mantras are imbued with a certain energetic frequency, and thus have the power to shift your internal experience when you repeat them with sincerity.  For example, the mantra “OM” (or “AUM”) is powerful to center yourself.  As you chant “OM”, remember to honor the space between the “OM’s.”

What practices do you have to support you in integrating valuable life lessons while consciously and gracefully moving through the most challenging moments of your life?  I’ve found that in the absence of a consistent PRACTICE, it’s easy to get sidetracked and knocked off center.  It’s much easier to remain clear, strong, focused and present when you practice a daily discipline.  It doesn’t matter what it is – whatever works for you!  It could be meditation, prayer, mantra, physical exercise, or just a daily ritual all your own – as long as you practice with awareness, specific intention and consistency.

So I encourage you to practice the “OM” mantra, or another mantra you may already know.  Practice it for one day and notice the power, observe the effects!  If an unpleasant thought pops into your mind, just immediately return to your mantra.  Throughout the day, just repeat it silently to yourself. Challenge yourself and practice a whole week of mantra, and notice how you feel.

I’d love to know your experience.  In fact, I’ve experience such profound benefits that I’m considering creating a CD series about the power of mantra while I’m in Bali.  Here are my thoughts on this: I can share with you a few of the most significant mantras that I practice, and I’ll explain their meaning and the scientific reasons why and how they have elevated my life and how they can elevate your life, too.  I can also teach you how to practice mantra, and guide you through the process.  What do you think?  I’m very interested in your thoughts about mantra.  How inspired would you be if I created this CD series?    And what else would you be inspired for me to create?  Let me know your thoughts, and join the conversation!

Remember…

When you change, the world around you changes – You have that much power!

Love & Blessings,
Niurka