A big thanks to Dr. Amanda Kirane for inviting me to present a hands-on bootcamp-style Public Speaking & Confidence Workshop for her UC Davis General Surgery Residents at their UC Davis Chapter’s Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) meeting. Location: UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sacramento, CA. Date: Aug 2, 2018.
You take action – even when you’re not ready! You take action – even when you’re scared shitless! You take action – even when you do NOT have all of your ducks in a row! You take action – even when you’re not sure of the outcome! “Fake It ‘Til You Make It” is facing…
While standing in front of the Be Yourself On Stage workshop audience, Jennifer told me she felt very awkward with her arms in a neutral position – casually down by her sides. Then I turned to the audience and asked, “How does she look?” Everyone in the audience said, “She looks normal.” What’s awkward for you comes across…
Watch Glenn Gould’s body language when he’s playing piano: he throws his hands up in the air he sways his head to-and-fro he looks like he’s muttering to himself he looks weird And he’s brilliant! I’m sure some people think he’s overly dramatic, even cartoonish, but Gould is smart enough – and self-aware enough –…
This is a very specific use-case in building self confidence for introverts who are non-native English speakers (ESL), who are getting their education and experience in politics in the United States. Initial requests focused on building confidence speaking in front of groups and co-workers, staff meetings, classroom settings and on the phone. Self confidence when dealing with…
Speech 5 (Body Language) in the Toastmasters Competent Communicator Manual. Speech Title: “Body Language.” Mar 22, 2010. Official qualifying time: 6:07. Evaluator: Danny Pastores. Capital City Toastmasters #142. Sacramento, CA.