How to Reinvent Yourself

On Sunday evening I completed 3 of the most phenomenal courses that I have ever been on. During the 12 days I spent with Clinton Swaine I learned the true beauty of modelling. Not just as a paper exercise - as dressing up, living, acting, thinking and talking like someone else.

Clinton demonstrates lessons in business for entrepreneurs through games. That's right, 12 days of playing games and learning a host of phenomenal lessons - through experiencing them. 

Part of Clinton's approach involves dressing up as different characters, giving them their unique story and values and acting them out. His unique wardrobe has provided a whole host of colourful aliases over the 12 day slot.

After experiencing all sorts of differing emotions and shortfalls during my opening days, I decided to join in the fun and visit the fancy dress shop. This led to the invention of several new identities, including hippy Ric who didn't stress about anything. The tonal shift and laid back chain of thought that went with this character transformed my stage presence.

One day I donned a super-hero outfit and invented Rocky Righteous. Suddenly, the usually laid back, easy going Adam was quick to step in, volunteer his opinion and stand his ground. It was a liberating feeling. So much so that the various members of attendees all started to reinvent themselves - with incredible results.

The event was so liberating that we will be meeting in London later this month wearing fancy dress outfits for our new alter egos. I have to say that it is something that I fully look forward to,

If you could be someone else for the day who would it be - and what traits would they have. How would it feel to act like them for a day? My experience says that it is one of the best things that anyone can do to increase their social flexibility and get out of their own way. Call your friends now and organise an alter-ego night out. This will probably turn a few heads but as a good friend once told me - it's better to get looked over than to get overlooked!