While personal development programs are often discussed, they are sadly misunderstood by most. Frequently they are considered to be a kind of course or retreat that focuses on the development of a personal trait of character to the exclusion of anything else. Conversely, others believe them to be great business tools that help anyone from the entry level blue collar worker to the top executive of the company to prepare themselves for climbing that next rung on the corporate ladder by teaching the latest business gimmicks and buzzwords. Neither is completely true while at the same time both contain valuable kernels of truth. Personal development coaching affects both a persons private as well as business persona by focusing on a specific need the employee may have in a business area which is nonetheless rooted in the personal sphere.
The Challenge of Public Speaking
Most commonly associated with the realm of personal development is public speaking – the bane of most any business persons existence. While on the college level this is sought to be conquered, the fact remains that during those years public speaking is accompanied with many nervous giggles and...