This morning I arrived at the Hilton in RTP to deliver my Getting Noticed, Known and Connected seminar for the Triangle United Way’s support/education series for job seekers. The wonderful woman who coordinated the program, Gayle Manley, greeted me and then said “NBC 17 will be covering this event, a reporter will be here soon to interview you on camera and shoot some of your seminar”.
My first thought was “Oh, no – I can’t be on TV”! I was terrified but it was too late. My next thought was “OK, I’m doing this – boy am I glad I didn’t know before I got here”!
When Josh Green from NBC-17 showed up and greeted me, I immediately shared with him that this was way out of my comfort zone! He said “focus on me, not the camera” so I did – and you know, it was OK. Josh asked great questions and made the whole process painless – and once I was comfortable with him, I really didn’t even notice the camera in the room!
Not sure how long this link will be live, but if you want to check out my spot on NBC-17, here it is.
I would love to hear one of your Way out of your comfort zone” moments!
Hi Stefanie,
Just wanted to let you know that even though you may have been feeling way out of your comfort zone. You did GREAT!!!
Your workshop was the first United Way event I attended. (Normally I reserve Fridays for my catch up summary day).
This was one of those job searching weeks that I felt I had taken a step back rather than 2 steps forward in pror weeks.
I have to say your presentation changed my whole week from 1 step back to three steps forward. So, I thank you for that. Keep up the great work !!! Usually I go to meetings wanted to gain 1-3 good ideas and I walked out of your seninar with 7 GREAT ideas.