http://1petrelli1.livejournal.com/ (![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png)
1petrelli1.livejournal.com) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
fandomhigh2008-05-27 11:58 pm
1petrelli1.livejournal.com) wrote in fandomhigh2008-05-27 11:58 pm
Entry tags:
Networking to Success, Wed, Period 1, (5/28/08)
"Our third class may seem late in the game to discuss dealing with shyness," Nathan said as he passed around the day's handouts, "but I wanted you to get your feet wet on the basics before we started on fine-tuning.
"Shyness is often due to fear of rejection. Unfortunately this can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Shyness can make you act like you're someone not worth knowing - even if that isn't true - and that's exactly how people treat you. After all, you know yourself better than anyone. If you don't think you're worth my time who am I to argue with you?"
"How do you get over it?" Nathan indicated the second handout. "There's a saying: 'fake it 'til you make it.' That means even if you don't feel confident, act like you are.
"Use the tips in the handout to project confident body language," Nathan said. "Pretend we're at a party and you're trying to meet new people. This would be a great time to introduce yourself to members of the group you haven't talked to previously. Act confident, give your name, and start a conversation. When in doubt you can always get the other person to talk about themselves." Nathan grinned. "Folks at networking situations tend to love that. Usually the problem is getting them to shut up.
"I'm here if you have questions."
[ooc: OCD is up! Class like you've never classed before!]
"Shyness is often due to fear of rejection. Unfortunately this can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Shyness can make you act like you're someone not worth knowing - even if that isn't true - and that's exactly how people treat you. After all, you know yourself better than anyone. If you don't think you're worth my time who am I to argue with you?"
"How do you get over it?" Nathan indicated the second handout. "There's a saying: 'fake it 'til you make it.' That means even if you don't feel confident, act like you are.
"Use the tips in the handout to project confident body language," Nathan said. "Pretend we're at a party and you're trying to meet new people. This would be a great time to introduce yourself to members of the group you haven't talked to previously. Act confident, give your name, and start a conversation. When in doubt you can always get the other person to talk about themselves." Nathan grinned. "Folks at networking situations tend to love that. Usually the problem is getting them to shut up.
"I'm here if you have questions."
[ooc: OCD is up! Class like you've never classed before!]
Re: During the Lecture
She wasn't really taking notes, but she was definitely paying attention.