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CPS MASTERY - PRESENT TO CONVINCE

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Main ideas / lessons conveyed

1) Purpose of the program: “present to convince”

  • The speaker frames communication/presentation as a key driver of personality, influence, and personal growth.
  • Core theme: people “convince” others in everyday roles (sales, management, engineering, healthcare, etc.).
  • The program teaches how to do convincing ethically—not manipulation.

2) Program structure and weekly rhythm (CPS Program)

  • Monday (Live session)
    • Live training from 9:00 PM to ~10:15/10:30 PM.
    • Announcements may occur in the final minutes.
  • Tuesday–Thursday (Self practice)
    • Participants practice what was taught on Monday.
    • Personal feedback is provided to each participant, tailored to their progress.
  • Friday (Optional / sometimes practice + group opening)
    • The “group” may open for submissions/practice depending on scheduling.
  • Saturday–Sunday (Submission window / group open-closed)
    • Group opens on Saturday morning (11:00 AM mentioned).
    • Group closes Sunday night (9:00 PM mentioned).
  • Monday (Personal feedback)
    • Participants receive structured feedback on their submissions.

3) Convincing concept: 4-step format (the method taught)

The speaker introduces a “four-step structure” for presentations aimed at convincing others.

Step 1 — Ask three “yes” belief-based questions

  • Before proposing anything, start with three questions designed so most people naturally answer YES.
  • These questions should be belief-oriented, not data-heavy.
  • Key guidance:
    • Don’t force answers; choose broadly agreeable prompts.
    • Avoid starting with “Do you know?” facts/claims too early—Step 1 should focus on belief, not “knowledge.”
  • Example belief domains:
    • Health beliefs: “Health is important for life”
    • Team beliefs: “Teamwork helps achieve targets”
    • Investment beliefs: “Timely investment leads to growth”
    • Documentation/operations beliefs: “Proper documentation prevents penalties and helps organizations grow”

Step 2 — Present a contrast/contradiction (“why…?”) situation

  • Step 2 is the “actual persuasion” moment.
  • After listener agreement from Step 1, introduce a contrast:
    • “If you agree with X, then why do most people still not do Y?”
  • This step typically includes:
    • A situation/problem that highlights the gap between belief and behavior.
    • Often framed as “Why don’t people…?” to create internal friction/awakening.
  • Key framing:
    • Target the message to the specific audience you want to convince.
    • This step is described as the most important because it pushes internally.

Step 3 — Provide 2–3 facts and figures to support the point

  • Step 3 adds evidence, but with strict rules:
    • Use research-based data (e.g., WHO, Times job surveys, SEBI references, government/industry report examples).
    • Avoid:
      • Manipulated or made-up numbers
      • “Motivation” stories
      • Vague claims without credible sourcing
      • “Case study” anecdotes that aren’t true “data”
  • Reinforced definitions:
    • Facts/figures = statistics, published research, exact calculations, credible data.
  • Purpose:
    • Data “canvasses” the person’s conscious mind, resolving doubts created in Step 2.

Step 4 — Ask for action/commitment (the hardest step)

  • Final step: request a clear commitment from the listener.
  • Example commitments:
    • “Register,” “join,” “pay the token,” “come to the workshop”
    • “Commit to submit by tomorrow,” “give me the cheque,” etc.
  • Emphasis:
    • People often avoid commitment due to culture/social norms; persuasion fails if you don’t explicitly ask.
    • Step 4 must be spoken with clarity and confidence.
  • Clarification:
    • Distinguish between immediate action and delays caused by others (team/boss/family); the main requirement is to directly request action/commitment.

How the speaker says to apply the 4-step format

Where the format can be used (three categories)

The four-step format works well in three areas:

  1. Ideas & concepts
    • Examples: Club Mahindra (time-share/holiday access concept).
    • Also applied to insurance/network marketing as “concepts” being marketed.
  2. Product & service
    • Examples: insurance, hotels, coaching, banks, real estate, watches—anything service/product-based.
  3. Belief / ideology (most difficult)
    • People differ in beliefs (example given: BJP vs Congress as differing belief systems).
    • Changing beliefs is portrayed as powerful, but persuasion should remain honest—not manipulative.

Practical guidance on building a presentation using the 4 steps

  • Step 1 (Beliefs)
    • Draft three yes-leaning questions likely to be agreed with.
    • Prefer belief statements over “Do you know?” facts.
    • Prepare so you can begin confidently.
  • Step 2 (Contradiction / “why don’t people…?”)
    • Identify the gap: audience agrees with a principle but doesn’t apply it.
    • Formulate “Why?” questions that create tension without insulting.
    • Phrase it so the audience recognizes the inconsistency.
  • Step 3 (Evidence)
    • Add 2–3 credible facts/figures from recognized sources (WHO, SEBI, government/reputed surveys, etc.).
    • Ensure data is authentic and properly attributed.
    • Avoid fabricated research, generic motivation stories, and non-research “examples.”
  • Step 4 (Action)
    • End with a direct request for commitment/action (registration, payment, workshop attendance, submission deadline).
    • The speaker stresses: commitment must be asked explicitly.

Demonstrations / examples used to reinforce the method

  • Political fundraising example: Ujjwala scheme context used as a persuasion example (press a number to contribute).
  • Coaching/fitness invitation example: A fitness coach video/invite script using Step 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 structure.
  • Team motivation example: A manager motivating a team using belief + data, then promising action/commitment.
  • Selling example (book/cream):
    • The speaker claims the same persuasive format can be used for product sales too.
  • Video script examples:
    • References common YouTube/social media scripts as examples of applying the same structure.

Program assignments, scoring, and feedback rules

Submission format/time limit

  • Presentations should be 90 seconds (speaker mentions ±10 seconds allowed; longer may reduce marks).

Scoring categories (weekly, out of 100)

  • Structure: completing the 4 steps.
  • Delivery/manner: body language, voice, etc. (mentions “modulation”).

Feedback delivery

  • Personal feedback is given by tagging/using WhatsApp group and submitting within time.
  • Feedback turnaround: Monday morning mentioned.
  • Feedback differs each week based on performance.

Performance categories (speaker’s naming)

  • “Trainer’s Choice”: lower range (under 50).
  • “Best Improvement”: middle range.
  • “Distinction Holders”: 75–90 range.
  • “Star Performer”: above 90 (speaker also mentions 95+ as “Super star”).

Week 1 note

  • New members’ scores start appearing next week; Day 1 participants are reassured.

Speakers/sources featured (as named in the subtitles)

Primary speaker / host

  • Sandeep Vadera (speaker/coach; runs the CPS weekly session)

Other speakers/participants repeatedly addressed

  • Doctor Leela
  • Chandan
  • Shripal Ji
  • Mr. Nikhil
  • Mr. Piyush Goyal
  • Mr. Rahul Kumar
  • Reshma Shalini Ji
  • Avinash (multiple references)
  • Doctor Anand
  • Bheemraj
  • Sajal
  • Shivam Thukral
  • Neeta Ji
  • Goldie Anand Burman
  • Vilas
  • Naina
  • Anshu Ji / Anshu
  • Ankit Learning Community (program/community name)
  • Pooja
  • Prajapati / Harshad Ravi Prajapati
  • Chandrashekhar
  • Rajat Mittal / Rajat
  • Ishani
  • Rakesh Jain
  • Mayur
  • Arun Kumar
  • Prahlad
  • Soguta / Sugandha (spelling varies)
  • Ranjit Roy
  • Dr. Umesh
  • Dr. Ritu
  • Shailesh
  • Sougata / Soguta (spelling varies)
  • Munish
  • Sapna Santani
  • Sachin Mishra
  • Chandan Mahato
  • Prem Adda Ji
  • Aradhana
  • Sandeep Suryavanshi
  • Devs(h)ree / Devshree
  • Ganesha / Ganesh
  • Dr. Ritesh / Ritesh Agarwal
  • Amita / Amita Hasan Lakhani
  • Mayuri / Mayuri Kajal (spelling varies)
  • Shalini Shukla
  • Deepa / Savarna Deepa
  • Naveen
  • Akif / Akif Mohammed
  • Akshay
  • Har Krishnan / Harish Krishnan (spelling varies)
  • Ahuja Ji / Doctor Anand Ahuja
  • Vijay Gajera
  • Sudhakar ji
  • Adnan Bora / Adnan Bura
  • Nirmal Sharma
  • Seema Mohammed
  • Krishna Kumar
  • Sreejitha / Sreejith/a (spelling varies)
  • Ashok Kohli / Ashok Koli

Named external/organizational sources used for “facts and figures”

  • WHO (World Health Organization)
  • Times of India (mentioned regarding a job survey)
  • SEBI (mentioned for demat accounts/investment; also used as credibility reference)
  • Government of India / Ministry of Industry (referenced; exact ministry phrasing varies in subtitles)
  • Harvard University (mentioned regarding a survey on public speaking/presentation skills)

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