O.P.A Assignment
Presence Workshop
Good Listener
While having a conversation with someone, I occasionally have a hard time listening to what they are saying. Instead, I am only preparing to answer instead of valuing their opinion.
Outcome- An outcome of becoming a good listener would be the ability to build trust with someone.
Purpose- The purpose of becoming a good listener is to make the person feel their opinion is valuable which could build trust.
Actions-
- Ask more questions when having a conversation
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Pause before responding
This is to retain the persons thought and give a thought out response.
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Give feedback
Feedback and recommendations will also show the person that their opinions are valuable.
Confidence
Confidence is a trait that could improve my overall presence. Humility sometimes takes over my personality and trying to be quiet, small and humble prevents from looking or even speaking confident.
Outcome- People will trust and value my opinion as an outcome by improving my confidence.
Purpose- Becoming confident helps build trust and helps when leading a team, therefore having a confident presence is crucial.
Actions-
- Always keep my head up
This will help with my physical presence.
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Speak with a full voice from the diaphragm
Speaking with a full confident voice will help with a confident presence.
- Listen well to others views or beliefs
Listening well will allow me to answer with a confident well thought response.
