Checked off the to do list
Yesterday was my First Quarterly Panel review (the event for which I was writing the dreaded report).
Guess what? I ended up dreading the review in the same way I dreaded writing the panel report. I don’t get nervous about presenting things or talking to people, but this was just something I wasn’t looking forward to. A lot of emphasis is put on the importance of the presentation, so I was under a lot of stress and pressure, along with my other HUGE work load.
But, it went extremely well. I presented to 7 people, talked about what I’ve been doing and learning for the last three months, for about 2o-25 minutes, then they asked me a series of questions.
You know what? I actually enjoyed being up there, talking to everyone about my projects, and what I like about working for the company. One member of the audience asked me if there was anything I dislike and would like changed, and I honestly could not think of one thing*.
Everyone told me I did a great job, and one person told me he liked how energetic I am. My team leader stopped at my desk after the presentation (I got to my desk first, because they sit in the conference room after you leave to talk about you!) and told me I made her feel “very proud.”
I think I’ll actually look forward to my next panel report – that was a pretty good day.
But work’s still kicking my ass.
Do you have to do presentations at your office? Do you dread them or love to share with other people? I wonder if part of me is just craving some human interaction. I’ve been buzzing off of it lately.
*Oh sure, I have daily gripes and can bitch and cuss, but that would be at ANY job. I love my company and the way it’s set up.
Themocracy
I am bad,bad, bad too – I never do strength training and never get sore from runs! Busted!
Runeatrepeat – Maybe this is common in runners?! Maybe that means it’s okay…? Yeah, let’s go with that 😉
Yay!! I’m so happy it went well! (though not surprised, I can totally see you being a good public speaker)
I don’t ever have to give presentations, but one of our SVP’s asked me to lunch yesterday. Luckily he got distracted before I could answer. The idea of having an hour worth of small talk with someone that high up on the ladder makes me want to puke! 🙁
I was on the debate team in high school, did improv for many years here, and taught for a year. So….yeah, talking in front of people really doesn’t scare me like that one on one lunch would!
That’s the feeling I get after pulling off a successful event. 🙂
That’s great that it went so well and that you actually enjoyed it once you were up there.
I do training sessions for other staff at my job. I actually enjoy it. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and interacting with the attendees. I don’t LOVE question and answer periods, though.
Glad it went well. I’m happy for you.
As for me and presentations, it all depends on the audience. If I know they’re going to be completely ignorant regarding what I’m speaking about and I know them well enough to know I won’t be convincing them or conveying anything they care about, then I won’t look forward to it. However, if it’s a group of people who might actually give a damn, it can be fun. My Social Media presentation went over very well. But trying to explain it to some other people I know, not so much.
I have to present my research papers at conferences twice a year. It is SO much easier now, and I do enjoy it once I get started, but I get so nervous every time. Luckily the nervousness that used to be five days is only about an hour now! I am glad it went well.
that’s awesome!! i do NOT have to give presos for my job, and i am quite thrilled about it 🙂
diane – Thanks 🙂 As you know, I dread lunch with people sometimes too… I hate feeling like I have to search for something to talk about. But, that is another topic entirely! I wish I could have seen some of your improv!
sizzle – Are you still buzzing off of last week?! 😀
Erin – That sounds like a good skill-building exercise! What don’t you like about the Q&A? Questions you can’t answer? Silly questions…? 😉
kapgar – Yeah, that’s a good point. Because they are part of my office, I knew I could be passionate without having to explain every move… like when I am talking to someone outside of the office. Of course, when people don’t care or listen, it always kills my mood.
Hotch Potchery – A big conference?! Yikes, that would make me nervous too! I am happy you’ve gotten more used to it 🙂
Alice – Ha ha 😛
YAY for you kicking some ass and taking names!!! that was awesome that your team leader said you made her very proud!!!! i am so not a presenter and lucky i don’t have to do anything like that at work!!!! i hate being up in front of people… no thanks!!!! you just keep on rocking with your bad self!!!
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CourtneyInControl – Thanks! I bet you are a lot better than you think. You seem like you are naturally friendly and good with a group!