I have to admit, I've never considered self-confidence a 'skill'. For me, it's always been a character trait that some people have in abundance, while others don't.
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| Dr Ivan Joseph, speaking at TED in the US |
That will no doubt strike a chord with many people and it's one of those throwaway comments you hear as a child that ultimately shapes your thinking and development.
The passage of years and life experience have changed my view somewhat, but to hear self-confidence described as something that can be 'trained into a person' was still very intriguing.
And it's just one of the subjects covered by athletic director and head soccer coach at Ryerson University, Dr. Ivan Joseph, in the lively video presentation you can access below.
Filmed at TED in the US, Dr Joseph explains how he successfully 'trained' self-confidence into a Colombian goalkeeper, who now plays top-level soccer, and how anyone can develop the 'skill' simply and effectively.
He also covers subjects such as:
* The vital nature of persistence
* The threat of unhelpful self-talk
* How to combat negativity and nip it in the bud
* How to build self-confidence in others
Dr Joseph is clearly passionate about what he does and delivers his talk with enthusiasm, humor and a great sense of fun. Click on the link below to tbe taken to the original recording.
http://youtu.be/w-HYZv6HzAs
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