A TimeI I Surprised Myself
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Public speaking, stage fear , public appearance etc. .... makes me nervous for no reason. I am not sure if Iam the only person or anyone out their, experiencing the same as of me.
Greetings 🙏 dear Hiveans.. With a great weekend ahead to complete the scheduled task is likely the primary program of the weekend. Will be spending some time with family.
Back to the question. A Time when I Surprised Myself. Though working in a school meant being bold enough to handle the students and involve in all activities, I had my own reasons to stay away.
I was working in the MiddleEast, my post was that of a librarian where interaction with students was within the four walls. I felt that was my world. But during my tenure, I worked under several Principal. And one Principal was smart enough to implement the Toast Masters session in our campus.
This session was conducted by Filipinos community. They came forward to school with several packages. And our Principal felt, the staff here should be the first and foremost ti be trained rather than the students. And ao the show began.
The day before weekend, after school hours was the best time for us to enacr. And so our first session started with an Ice breaking session. It was very interesting, just to say a few words about ourselves. Even today I remember, my first experience while catching the Mike. I Felr I will definitely have a nervous breakdown. But Almighty's grace, it went on well. So weeks passed and each time it got better.
Then came in the table topics session, which meant to speak immediately on a topic given to us and infact the first winner is given a good clap. An act of encouragement between the teachers. This went on every week and our confidence level raised.
Their were times, when we got the opportunity to meet the elites of this session, while the same was being hosted in Hotels. That was a great experience.
Finally, the timecame for me to leave the country. After successful completion of nearly 12 years in the same school, the management decided to honor me with a Decadian Award. It was a grand function for teachers who completed 10 years, are being honored.
Later, came in another news. This Award ceremony to be held before the Management, PTA members and the staff of all their sister concerns throughout the Middle East . And the worst part was the Decadians are supposed to speak a few words pertaining to their job.
To be honest, on hearing this I felt I will run away. Not in need of the much awaited Award.
Finally, the big day came in. And all the dignitaries were sitting in the front row. I prepared my speech . We are given 2 minutes. When my turn came with all my courage I spoke. I stammered in the beginning but then it went on smoothly to win the hearts of many.
Sometimes we do things, even if we cannot. That's called will power. Such experience is the real experience. Finally, this was the time I Surprised Myself.
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