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Reflecting on Inquiry P.2

RADIOTALK

In the end, the interviewee was someone that I knew so my level of stress immediately came down to a low nothing!
We talked about the french community and my vision of its future.

I was really thankful to have gone through a couple of pointers from my last blog post, notably the tip on preparing speaking points, not writing down answers to the questions! This did enable my responses to sound more natural,  less scripted. This actually helped me to feel like I had more control, for I was prepared for a multitude of different questions! Bring it on!

As I reflect on my interview right now, staring outside the window, there’s an eagle flying overhead, a hummingbird dancing around, and a falcon. I think my ancestors are just as proud as I am!

Reflection on Inquiry P.1

Reflecting on
SKILLS ACQUIRED

Meditating on conversations and an interview!

As an active member of the francophone community, I have had several opportunities to converse with strangers in an informal, casual setting! Perfect for low stakes tête-à-tête…
Did I win the Game??
Unclear, but I definitely feel like I levelled up!

The first instance was Le Coquetal, 5 à 7 de la sfv
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18158408620084640/

I had to keep reminding myself – ask questions!!
As president, I did feel a need to play the role of hostess.
This included greeting members as they came in, welcoming new faces to sit down with one another and have a chat!
For me, the difficult part was learning to be okay with small talk

This is fine, this is why you are here, we are just playing a game

I had drawn a little question mark on my hand in an effort the remind myself to- ask questions!
For this, you definitely have to stay on your toes and remain mentally engaged with what the other person is saying! It was also a great practice for staying in the present moment, for when you are conscious of playing the game, you most absolutely have to remain in the here and now
In the end, I could not say who won. I do not think I lost though…
I think the most important factor for me was my level of comfort coming into such an activity! OMC, is this growth?