Thursday, 9 May 2019

DFI Reflections

It's so lovely to read everyone's blog post and to see how much they are learning and improving each week.  The participants have all been so positive and motivated about their new learning.

I too have some learning that needs to be done.

Over the past 7 weeks, I have been delivering one aspect of our Manaiakalani programme, and I have come to the realisation, that I struggle to speak in front of crowds.

I have been practising the content well before presenting, feeling confident that I know what I will show, and that I know what I'm doing. Except, each time I stand in the front, my words come flying out at a million miles an hour; I get flustered and then can't find or do what I need to do.  It all seems to work out okay in the end, but am concerned that I'm not sharing my knowledge to the best of my ability.

As soon as I'm sitting down with a small group of people, I'm relaxed and can support them where needed.

So I ask this of you, how do you prepare yourself for speaking in crowds? How can I make sure that I slow down when delivering my content?

These are goals I need to work on, as they are not just going to help me with my delivery of DFI content, but in life also!

2 comments:

  1. Kia Ora Mrs Davan I also struggle to speak in front of crowds. I think that your writing was very descriptive and quality. Do you get nervous when speaking in front of the school? How do you do a long sentence? Because I would love to know how.

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    1. Thank you Rynelle. Yes I do sometimes get nervous when speaking in front of the school, but it depends why I'm up there. This has certainly gotten easier over time. Mr Masters will be able to help you with your writing Rynelle. Keep persevering, you will get there!

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