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March 26, 2007
Communicating with Confidence
OMG...so today has been one of the most nerve wracking days of my life. So much so, that I had to complete the day with two glasses of wine!! We are taking a course at work for Communicating with Confidence. It has been an excellent class so far, but has put me so far out of my comfort zone...I was actually tearing up and trying so hard not to cry because I felt that I was failing so badly, WHILE presenting!!
But anyway, they have been coaching us, by taping and providing feedback on our presentation skills. There were five exercises today where we had to stand up in front of the group and present on a topic. I did OK...I am stuck on filler words...like: "Ummm..." and "And..." and "So..." I tried SOOO hard not to use them, but they just kept popping out. I've been using words like that for so long that it's second nature.
But through all of that, it had been a really good experience and I feel like, I might possibly be improving. Although, not as much as my co-workers, but still making some improvements. Hopefully by tomorrow (after a GOOD NIGHT's SLEEP) I will be better. Between the jet-lag and my nerves being shot by 9AM! I'm a wreck ;-)
Anyway, I'm off to ordering room service, watching TV, and writing a presentation for class tomorrow. Thank goodness I have the night off. It seems that I have booked myself for something, every other night this week :-) YEAYYY!!!
Posted by beth at March 26, 2007 10:32 PM