Upon taking those assessments I was unsure of what the high score would be however, I ranged at the 50% mark which to me meant I am an ok communicator with room to grow. I realized after the assessment that I am really not that comfortable speaking in front of people. I talked to one of my sisters and a co-worker to get their feedback and was shocked that they both thought I was a good communicator as well as public speaker. The times I have had to speak I studied and practiced and I guess I used the proper eye contact and body language because they were impressed. I believe my problem is more in me when I doubt myself. I am used to talking around family so that is ok. I also have to meetings but I think my anxiety would come in if I had to speak to a large group. Two insights I learned this week is not to make assumptions about anyone. I also learned how important body language, eye contact, and facial expressions are when communicating effectively.
Christine,
ReplyDeleteI scored as a pretty good communicator as well and I do feel comfortable speaking in front of groups. However just this week I had to speak in front of a group of people where some were mono-language Spanish. I must admit it was a little bit scary as someone interpreted for me. Thank God that I had prepared and had cheat notes right in front of me.
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteI had similar results as you; I had a high communication anxiety score but my coworker's evaluation result was mild! I was happy that my lack of confidence apparently does not really show. Like you, I think that some of my anxiety is from when I doubt myself or when I am too critical about myself.
I really like your insight about not making assumptions about anyone, our assumptions can influence how we communicate with them. Even though we might unknowingly make them, it is so important to keep an open mind. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteI believe that asumptions sometimes can lead to generalizing/stereotyping . When we make assumptions about a person , we are limiting our ability to see and understand that person and this will lead to prejudice.