Getting out of the Comfort Zone - InspirACTION Speech

For the longest time it has been a dream of mine to perform at a speaking engagement. And, over that same period of time I had wondered how the heck I would actually be able to make that happen!

Opportunity knocked when one of my friends in Denver, Master NLP Coach, George Ira Carroll saw the video where Joshua Bevan conquered his irrational fears on his InspirACTION Challenge. George asked me to come be a guest speaker at his “Breaking Through Fears: 7 Strategies to Minimize Fear and Maximize Inner Strength” Workshop this past Friday.

I jumped straight to it!

I had no idea what I was going to say but knew and understood that the pieces would fall into place I just had to say YES!

I was extremely nervous the night before and the morning leading up to the event as I’d never done a guest speaking engagement before. But, again, I thought to myself that things were going to go as they needed to go. I mean really, how was I going to mess this up? All I needed to do was to speak from experience.

I told myself “I got this,” and went plowing right ahead. Butterflies in stomach, I proceeded to deliver my “speech” and then invited everyone in the room to take me up on my group InspirACTION Challenge. And for that, you’ll have to wait to see until tomorrow

Go ahead and check out George’s website at GeorgeIraCarroll.com, he’s got monthly events, workshops and seminars always going on as well as personal and professional coaching. Great guy to know in the Denver area!

http://www.profitblog.com Josh – ProfitBlog.com

Damn that’s awesome! Way to just go for it and do it! The next time and it will be a lot easier and then progressively easier after that. Public speaking is probably one of the top fears people suffer from, I know I do, and you conquered it! Can’t wait to hear about your next go at it.
-josh
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http://www.MeetSusanDavis.com Susan Davis

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PR)O(UD of you Avram!! I can remember when I was invited to share my testimony about being clean and sober to a packed house of about 2500- 3000 on a Sunday Morning. My Pastor was very protective of his pulpit. I tried to “write” my speech but it just wouldn’t come…. so I just prayed and let God give me the words. I was petrified, not knowing what to say as I walked up to the pulpit. I just took a breath and the words started to flow. Half way through it I got a standing ovation. It was so powerful. I am so totally stoked for your first gig!!!! It is the first of many to come!!! <3 <3 Proud of you man!
http://www.edwardrecommends.com/ The GREAT Edward

AMEN Susan. It is great to know you and be sharing the journey of life together. You are a blessing for so many. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
http://www.MeetSusanDavis.com Susan Davis

Ditto right back at you Edward!
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http://WhoIsRicardo.Com Ricardo M Rodriguez

Great presentation Avram!

I love that you talked about visiting foreign countries and how it makes you realize how different people lives are around the world. I experienced this first hand about 7 years ago when I moved to the US. I’m originally from El Salvador, Central America. It was such a HUGE culture shock, the language, the people, the life, the food, EVERYTHING is completely different. Even though I am now used to being here I still wonder sometimes and look around to how much my life has changed. I have yet to go back but I plan on doing so soon.

Also, I will be taking you up on the challenge soon (how can I sign up for it? to keep me accountable?
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

Thanks for sharing Ricardo I wasn’t aware of your roots! Traveling and observing different people has been an important reflection point for me in the past few months – I’m happy you share the same sentiments

Also thrilled you’re ready to take up the challenge! You can sign up on the tab at the top right of the page that says “Take the InspirACTION Challenge” or go ahead and follow this link! http://www.avramgonzales.com/take-the-inspiraction-challenge/

Opt-in to the list and it’ll send you some “instructions” on what to do next Good for you Ricardo! I’ll help keep you accountable for sure! Set a date!
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

Thanks Josh! I heard that at a funeral most people would prefer to be in the coffin than giving the eulogy
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

Thanks Susan! What a massive crowd wowww! That must have been a powerful experience Thank you for your encouragement! Woooo! On to the next one!
Sabrina Risley

I was there… it was awesome! Great work Avram. It is my honor to know you! Thank you…
~Sabrina
http://www.edwardrecommends.com/ The GREAT Edward

RIGHT ON!

Say yes and ask questions later. So what is the challenge for these people my friend? I am on the edge of my seat! Great to see you out their speaking and living your dream.

Make it a great day!
God Bless,
The GREAT Edward!
http://www.novelwebsitedesign.com Diane Whiddon

You did such a great job at the event, Avram! You’d never guess that you were nervous! So happy you were there with us.
George

You so rock Avram! Looking forward to doing this again soon!!
Anonymous

Wonderful Job Avram,,,You looked cool as a cucumber to me:-)……….Now just to find my challenge of two:-)

Matt
http://www.joshuabevan.com Joshua Bevan

You are an awesome speaker, buddy! I’m so proud to have played a tiny part in that invitation.
After seeing you, I know you are going to get many many more guest speaker invites!
http://www.wendy-hewlett.com Wendy Hewlett

Avram, as usual, you have inspired me incredibly!! Good for you for facing your fears and doing your first guest speaker gig!! I LOVE public speaking and I’m sure that now you have done it, you will have the bug too. You have a gift to really make a difference in people’s lives. I think you should start doing your own seminars … inspiring people into ACTION!! You are awesome!!

Wendy
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

Thank you Wendy! Those are amazing words!

You’re right by the way… I’m infected! I’ve got the bug! I do dream of the day I get to do this more often
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

Thanks Josh! I appreciate that! I got some refinement to do but I think everyone could use a little improvement anyway, right?
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

Thanks Matt I love that saying! You’ll find your challenge, it will speak to you when you discover it.
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

It’s gonna be a good time! Thank you George!
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

Thank you Diane! Kind words Thank you for the support and I’m so proud of you and everyone else who jumped into the challenge head first!
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

Ready to Rock Ed! The challenge awaits on the next page

You’ve probably been tagged already but for anyone looking for the link to the actual challenge is:

http://www.avramgonzales.com/group-inspiraction-challenge/

Thanks for helping me live my dream buddy!
http://AvramGonzales.com/ Avram

Thanks Sab You were wonderful!
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http://www.facebook.com/ahauldri ‘Anastacia Hauldridge

Congratulations Avram you did the job right, you got right up there and just BE!

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