A lecture with Malcolm McLeod - 'The Hand-Writing Guy'

Earlier this year I was lucky enough to be sent to a conference in Vietnam. There were a number of lecturers there, some good, some bad, some amazing.

Malcolm McLeod was one of those that I was disappointed his time was over so fast. He was funny, fast paced, got you thinking, got you uncomfortable, got you laughing, got you involved. I only wish that I could see his lecture again now I am in more of a position to be more open to self change.

His lecture encompassed showing us just how our handwriting can show the type of person we are, quite often putting people on the spot when told something they weren't expecting or something that was known but not spoken of (the uncomfortable part).



I for one actually think it can be good to be uncomfortable at times. I live my life in the comfort of not doing anything. My life is stressful and exhausting and I feel my lack of confidence keenly most days, however even on the cusp on running out of money and sanity... I feel safe. However I do remember the thrill of pushing myself into the uncomfortable realm in the past and know just how great I felt after it.

While at the time I was too nervous to go up & speak to him directly after the lecture, his lecture has made me feel more open to standing up and speaking aloud or volunteering myself as looking back I really wish I was one of those that were called onto that stage to have my handwriting analysed! Were some people embarrased at his lecture - maybe. Did they survive it? Of course they did.

While not everything he covered in regards to graphology [The study of handwriting, especially when employed as a means of analyzing character.- The Free Dictionary] remains in my mind today, I do remember a keen desire to change my signature afterwards. Of course I blocked out the reason why as I usually do with things that are actually good advice, and so it is quite frustrating now that I want to remember!

Along with the urge to alter my signature came an all encompassing terror and stress. My signature identifies me, will changing it change how I identify myself? (Yes I tend to over think a lot). Will it cause problems with my bank, and all other places I sign... how much hassle will it cause? (looking back now.. how much could it change me for the better??)

I have looked into a few websites covering graphology however they didn't give me the excitement or understanding of Malcolm's lecture & so I do not want to make any changes without this understanding in my head as I do it.

Bottom line after this experience... if you don't have the confidence or ability to follow through with something at the time TAKE NOTES so you can refer back to what got you so excited in the first place. No matter how exciting something is, you are going to have a hard time remembering the important points a few months down the line when you are ready!


Information on Malcolm McLeod can be found here: Malcolm McLeod @ Conference Speakers Australia