The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by jannieC

On a lighter note, I am slightly embarrassed to say that the "talk" I am giving today is only a (long) introduction! I am introducing a client of mine who is reading a (beautiful) poem she wrote. She is reading it in front of about 100 women who form an organization in our community- this organization raises a LOOOOOT of money for our non-profit agency and the luncheon is being held at one of my coommunity's most posh country clubs. I am nervous because I want to give my client a seriously awesome introduction. SHE is the one who is brave and bad-ass! I'm just her silly therapist.

I am sure you did just fine. I think it's easier to talk about someone else than oneself. Personal, sincere introductions are always the best.

Since we're on the topic of public speaking, thank the stars that this semester is (almost) over for me. I taught three sections of public speaking, with 25 students enrolled in each course. During the semester, one kid ran out in the middle of her speech in tears, another passed out in front of the class, and another was on the verge of a panic attack. NEVER again am I teaching 3 sections of this course in one semester!