Breaking Through Public Speaking Fears (Even After Failure!)

Webinar for the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) on June 16, 2021.

Abstract

How do training to hang from a trapeze or belt out an aria prepare you for the challenges of librarianship? Through stories about their backgrounds in public speaking and performance, our panelists will reveal how their training has helped them confidently speak up at faculty meetings, emcee large staff events, and casually pitch ideas to law school deans. We know you prepare and work hard—now let’s build your public speaking confidence, learn from critique without internalizing it, and speak up without fear of failure. We’ll even practice together in a safe and low-stakes environment, to help you get your feet wet.

TAKEAWAYS:

  1. Leave with an action plan to gradually get more confident with public speaking
  2. Deliver prepared and unprepared pitches in Zoom breakout rooms and receive constructive feedback in a small group setting

SPEAKERS:

  • Wendy Moore, University of Georgia
  • Andrea Muto,U.S. Department of Justice
  • Savanna Nolan, University of Georgia

COORDINATOR/MODERATOR:

  • Savanna Nolan, University of Georgia

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