1. Describe your journey toward mastery using Maslow’s theory as a starting point
According to Dickinson, (2020), a self-actualized individual feels satisfied and has done all that they are able of in life via self-improvement and peak moments, which are times of profound significance or emotion. In the course of my life, I have developed I developed compassion towards other people, specifically the less fortunate in society. Self-actualized persons have a strong sense of compassion for all living things. Their empathy extends past their social circle and individuals they interact with on a daily basis to humanity and the entire world. Some people are more naturally compassionate than others. If you find it difficult to comprehend and empathize with individuals who are quite different from you, consider reading books or watching other media created by individuals from different cultures to learn more about individuals with varied life experiences.
Volunteering for humanitarian organizations or human interest initiatives, investigating methods to better my community, and analyzing your carbon footprint and taking actions to enhance are some of the ways I utilized to cultivate compassion. I volunteered for the good of society without receiving any monetary compensation in exchange for the satisfaction of my Self-actualization desires like to find the true purpose of my existence. I either assist humanity on my own or via affiliations with NGOs or trusts that provide fundamental services to the poor and needy in a community. I am always active in many social work activities such as education, healthcare, female empowerment, heritage and literature, public cleanliness, poverty concerns, and so on.
Moreover, I had to learn and understand the value of friendship to solve the unnecessary conflicts in my life. We do not get to pick our families, yet we frequently feel that our family determines who we are. While we have little control over where we spend all our time as youngsters, we can pick who and what we wish to mimic throughout our lives. We may choose our own family as adults. We may look for individuals who make us happy, who support our passions, and who encourage us to be enthusiastic about our life. This family may include relatives, but it is a family we have selected, a core set of individuals who I regard true friends and partners. Establishing this family is an important part of discovering who I am, since the people I choose to surround myself with have a significant impact on how I interact in the world. Having a support structure that thinks in me assists me in achieving my objectives and growing as a person.
Lastly, I learned to be appreciative of what I have. Instead of whining about what I do not have, you express gratitude for what I do have. I endeavor to be a better person and make goals, but I am comfortable with what I have. Money or material possessions do not always thrill me.
2. Using the above ideas, consider at least three topics you can speak about with authority that has been shaped by your own life journey toward self-actualization. List them.
· Empathy and compassion
· Value of friendship
· Being appreciative in life
3. What unique perspective can you personally bring to these topics that would motivate an audience?
Although I, the speaker, may believe that the entire speech is about you and your message, the speech/message would be meaningless without my audience. The recipients of the communication are a key component; therefore, I need to know who I’m talking to. I will be more successful, have an easier time making an impact, and be able to tailor my speech to them more successfully if I know who I’m talking to. Before I can adapt my message to an audience, I need to know what they want from the themes I have picked. This is extremely useful when giving compelling presentations, while recognizing my audience is vital in every speech. Audiences have a variety of requirements, some of which are evident and others, which are not. If the listener is to entertain the prospect of changing their beliefs, thoughts, or behaviors surrounding the issue, these demands must be acknowledged and potentially met.
4. How might a presenter use Maslow’s theory to motivate you and other audience members? How might you use Maslow’s theory to influence or shape your own presentation?
A presenter must gain confidence and conquer personal public speaking phobias. Presenters must achieve this by creating a safe, pleasant environment in which students feel supported (Jacobs & Renandya, 2019). Audience members are given a theoretical framework based on Maslow’s needs Hierarchy as part of this support structure.
The presenter must have these motivators to motivate the audience members and me:
· Our own tales and facts must be true.
· Justice — the discourse must be just in order to respect the listeners.
· Wisdom — the activity in our speech should be engaging and witty so that the listener enjoys it (Azlan et al. 2019).
· The audience must understand what the speaker is saying.
As a result, if I want to appeal to our audience utilizing Maslow’s motivation theory, my presentations must be genuine, just, wise, and meaningful. Peak experiences, which are energetic periods of intense delight and harmony, occur frequently among self-actualized people, and I need to acknowledge this in my lectures. We must recognize that not everyone is at this point in their lives. Before I may apply Maslow’s motivation theory in my talks, the needs below this level must be addressed. Only a small fraction of the population, according to Maslow, achieves self-actualization.
References
Azlan, N. A. B., Zakaria, S. B., & Yunus, M. M. (2019). Integrative task-based learning: Developing speaking skills and increasing motivation via Instagram. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(1), 620–636.
Dickinson, S. (2020). Grit and Flow as Prescriptions for Self-Actualization. Journal of Wellness, 2(2), 4.
Jacobs, G. M., & Renandya, W. A. (2019). Communities in Support of Learning. In Student Centered Cooperative Learning (pp. 19–28). Springer, Singapore.
