I am personally thankful to Laura for encouraging me to step beyond my self-imposed boundaries and face my speech fright. A few months ago she asked me to give a presentation on zoning research. My initial response was panic after my last knee-shaking presentation in college. But she gave me the push I needed to realize my greater potential, and after much planning, preparing, and practicing, I did it! I spoke for 30 minutes, and although the nerves were still there, my presentation was an overall success! I learned three valuable lessons: 1) EVERYONE has at least one quality of an effective speaker. If you are a shy introvert like me, you have empathy to understand your audience and tailor your presentation to engage them. You can also reframe your approach, thinking of presenting as an opportunity to teach and help. 2) Fear is ego-driven. When you shift the focus from self to serving others, you open space for empowerment, focus, and confidence. 3) Accepting even just one challenge opens the door to other opportunities as you build upon new skills and become more comfortable embracing the unknown. I still have much to learn, but am incredibly grateful to Laura and the Valbridge Women's Council for promoting personal and professional growth.
As the Business Development and Technology Manager with Valbridge Property Advisors | Northern California, Laura Hulberg is no stranger to public speaking. Still, she was able to fine-tune her skills with the Valbridge Women’s Council (VWC) public speaking class. Discover how she transformed her approach to presentations, structuring them for clarity and maximizing impact: https://lnkd.in/e5HfYt6x #commercialrealestate #CRE #appraisals #ValbridgePropertyAdvisors
Laura Hulberg
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I have so much belief in your ability. Thanks for trusting me and accepting my encouragement to do your presentation. Your observations are on point and you totally rocked it!
Awesome testimony Christine! Amen & Amen
Way to go, Christine!! 👏