"Most people are more afraid of public speaking than they are of death, this implies people would rather be in the coffin than deliver the eulogy !! "(Reader's digest, January,2009).
So true, I had to give the weekly update for my unit yesterday, I've always shied away from this very task but I decided to challenge myself, to "show" that I could do it.
As I addressed my audience i.e.- about 50 colleagues, I literally froze, my heart pounding, sweating, my mouth dry plus words refused to form at certain intervals resulting in awkward silences.
Horrible experience, I still shudder and cringe whenever I remember the unfortunate incidence.
The honest to God truth is that I am far from timid, scoring 100% in "Unquietness 101" would be a no-brainer for me.
The morale of this tale is that sticking to your strengths rather than "faking the funk" will always yield better results and will leave you happier for doing so.
Tuesday 17 February 2009
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