A quote that I find inspirational regarding the role that advocacy is, "Our lives will end the day we become silent about things that matter." ~Martin Luther King Jr. This quote is so powerful because it shows how important it is to have a voice.
What excites me the most about my advocacy plan is that I'm actually going to have an impact on many lives. I am looking forward to the day that I can put my plan into action and see the difference it makes. I never really imagined, before this class, that I would be standing up for something I feel so strongly about. I'm shy when it comes to public speaking and tend to back off when things bother me. But I've realized that one voice, my voice, can make a difference in these children's lives.
I'm a little nervous presenting my idea to my target audience. I want to be able to present my plan in a way that everyone understands. I am hoping that it is a strong and solid plan that everyone will be happy with.
Strong support from people around me would help me overcome my fears. Some advice from my classmates and my mentor would also help me when I think about ways to present my plan and implement it.
I would encourage my classmates by giving them advice and letting them know that they can do it if they put their heart and mind into it. I would let them know how important it is to stand up for what they believe. I would also let them know that it's not going to hurt anything by taking a stand, but it will only make things better.
Hi Christy,
ReplyDeleteI understand about how you feel shy when talking in front of large groups. I have always felt better talking to a large group of children instead of adults. However, this class has shown how important it is to make sure that our voices are heard for all of the children that we are trying to help. My advice would be to just practice what you want to say and remember why you are there presenting your plan and you can overcome your fear. Good luck and I wish you the best.
I read your post and felt the passion of your message through it. I am not shy at all so speaking in public is not a problem. One of the many techniques that I have used is to practice speech and even presentations on my boyfriend, daughter and friends too. This might seemed silly, but I value their feedback and usually nail the presentation when I present it. Believe me, it boosts my confidence level, because my daughter only is so opinionate like her mother.
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