One of my professional goals for this year is to improve my public speaking abilities. About 5-10 minutes into a presentation, I'm generally fine. But the hours leading up to it and those first few minutes, I'm a mess. I get really nervous and sometimes feel sick to my … [Read more...] about Public speaking
Work
Happy Birthday to me!
Am I allowed to wish myself a "happy birthday"? I hope so, since I just did. :-) The division I work in just had a birthday celebration for me and gave me fun cards. We have a tradition that you bring funny cards for the birthday person. Usually these cards are age related humor … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to me!
Two roles, one big challenge
I have decided to accept both of the roles that have been offered to me. I have given much thought and prayer to the matter and my choice has been made. Beginning February 1st, I will throw myself into figuring out what people need to know about the organization and the changes … [Read more...] about Two roles, one big challenge
Uncertain to overwhelmed
I've gone from little/no information about my career future to so much information that it's hard to take it all in. In the past two days, my organization has offered me two job ideas which could begin as early as Feb. 1. Here's a brief summary of each:1. Event coordinator - … [Read more...] about Uncertain to overwhelmed
Servant Leadership, part 2
The servant leadership discussion group was really neat. Here are some of the notes that I jotted down: (Servant Leadership hereafter abbreviated as SL)- Applicable for all ages- SL emphasizes acceptance of others- SL has not caught on completely because it is seen as soft- … [Read more...] about Servant Leadership, part 2