Selected a Career? Is It the Right Choice for You?

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It’s late August, so many of you are heading back to college or high school. Perhaps you have already decided on a future career, and if you’re in college, selected a major based on that choice. Or if you are thinking about a career in the trades, you are considering an apprenticeship. However, is it the right choice for you? Let’s explore why I ask.

Sometimes, a certain career can be very appealing. Maybe it appears exciting, glamorous, or pays exceptionally well. Perhaps it is something that has interested you for years or is related to a favorite hobby. Many such reasons can attract a person to a particular career. The natural next steps are to choose a college, declare a major, and select coursework leading to a degree in that field, or, if the career is in a trade, apply for an apprenticeship. Although correct, these typical steps can be expensive and consume considerable time from your life, utilizing valuable resources you don’t want to waste, especially if you later decide the career choice was not right for you!

Think about this. How many times has something “looked good on paper” but ended up being not so good? Did you ever hear about a product that sounded awesome online or in a TV advertisement, but later, you were less than impressed when you had it in your hand? The same thing can happen with a career. Consider two options to help you decide if you are making the right choice.

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Now Available in Paperback!

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Front cover of Public Speaking and Presenting book.Do you need to deliver a presentation or do public speaking? Does your upcoming job interview require that you include a presentation? Even experienced speakers can become nervous and stressed, which gets in the way of delivering an awesome presentation.

It’s natural to experience stress and anxiety when speaking in front of a group. After all, you want to do a good job, look professional, not make mistakes, and have the audience respond favorably. However, worrying causes fear and anxiety to set in. The best way to overcome such worry is through the confidence gained by knowing you are prepared.

Check out my book, “Public Speaking and Presenting with More Confidence and Less Stress.”

It doesn’t take 200 pages to help you become a better and more confident speaker or presenter. This short, easy-to-read guide has a big message.

To be prepared, you need to consider and address various factors at each phase of your presentation:

  • Preparing the presentation (thinking through what you will say, how you will do it, and getting ready)
  • Just before the presentation (things to know and do before you walk up to that podium)
  • During the presentation (how to handle yourself while presenting)

The tips, techniques, and suggestions offered in this guide help ensure you are fully prepared, maximizing your confidence and reducing stress.

Will your presentation require slides? I include a chapter on creating professional and effective presentation slides.

Now available in both paperback and eBook formats. Click here to order your copy today!