In about a month’s time, I’m going to be a mentor at a GirlSavvy workshop. Right now, someone out there is asking “What’s GirlSavvy???” It’s a series of workshops aimed at young women to inspire them to focus on career goals and the benefits of achieving financial independence. I was talked into volunteering as a mentor, and after countless hours pondering what I could possibly have to offer these girls in terms of wisdom and experience, I thought what the hell—I have opinions on everything and am willing to inflict them on anyone for the sake of enlightenment and emotional growth.
I don’t have to do any public speaking, fortunately, unless you consider speaking to a group of eight girls hanging off your every word in a business conference-type environment “public”. So, this will be a bit of a challenge for me, and while I am looking forward to it, I’m also seeking any words of comfort and advice before I get prodded into that arena with a big pointy stick.
Sounds like a great opportunity to pass on your knowledge to aspiring young women. I wish I could join the workshop!
I’m sure someone with as much confidence as you should be fine.
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Lindy
Hey Michelle,
You’ll be fine. Just the fact that you are older and there will make the girls excited to hear from you. Throw in that you are a magazine editor and they’ll think you are fabulous. Throw in that you are publications manager at defence and they’ll be hanging on your every word. But seriously, when I did it for the Belle workshop, the girls were truly interested to hear what we had to say about our real career experiences. I think they appreciate that you’ve gone out of your way to have fun with them.