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Since joining BNI three years ago, my company's sales have steadily increased. There are also intangible benefits of being a BNI member, like the ongoing education that gives members confidence to publicly speak about their business-anytime, anywhere.

This was most notable to me recently when I met with the board of directors of a large organization to bid for a lucrative contract. Normally, I would have been nervous, but I had "that BNI-confidence." When I was asked to tell them a bit about my business, I was able to do so concisely, using my 60-second commercial as a guide. Because I knew my business inside out, my company won the contract.

Serving as chapter president in the last rotation has also been a tremendous help in eliminating a long-held fear of public speaking. This was evident recently when I gave the eulogy at my dad's funeral. I believe I did my family (and my dad) proud. Thank you BNI!

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One Response to “That BNI-Confidence”

1. Episode 106: “What’s Your Story?” | The Official BNI Podcast Says:
   September 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

   [...] Ian Holligan from Barbados says his 3 years in BNI have improved his leadership and public speaking skills. [...]