Group Manager Josefina

  “Public speaking” the two phrases that can either intimidate or inspire. When I first heard these two words together, I was afraid. As a person who grew up shy, speaking in front of others wasn’t something easy to overcome. But the presentations given over the past few weeks have shown me that it is a process. One that should not be taken lightly in order to have a good presentation. As a student in this class but also a project manager, I was able to see both the point of view of creating a speech but also supervising. Being a project manager allowed me to see and understand art of public speaking from another point of view, while allowing me to participate myself. I was able to watch all four groups not only during their presentations but truly see the process everyone went through in the groups. The teamwork, creativity, research and confidence that went into each presentation was amazing. The first group presented on the “tips and tricks for a great presentation”. In their s...

Finding Confidence Through Practice: My Experience as a Group Leader Public speaking is often described as something people either have or do not have. Before this class, I also thought confidence was something you are born with. After watching and working with all the group presentations throughout the classes, I had changed my mind.  Being a student and group leader allowed me to see the learning process from a different point of view. I did not only listen to what each group presented, but I also observed how confidence, teamwork, and communication developed over time. This experience clearly showed me that public speaking is not static. It is an evolving skill that improves with practice, preparation, and reflection. One of the most valuable parts of this experience was working closely with all four groups. Each group had a different dynamic, energy, and level of confidence. However, all of them shared something in common: growth. By the end of the semester, it was clear that e...