A cross-section of Athletes came out to a demonstration Leadership and Public Speaking Session we held within the UBC campus in Vancouver, BC. Canada.
The students are from Forestry, Kinesiology, Sociology and Geography. Sports included Rowing, Swimming, Track, Baseball, and Volleyball.
All spoke for a few minutes on a topic related to their life lessons from sport.
Comments:
“I was very happy I came….Once I was up there…my fears went away.”
“…Body language, eye contact, and speech structure…3 things I need to work on!”
“(What I got out it?) Confidence and desire to do more public speaking….Built relationship with others in the room – (an) opportunity to be open.”
“…Loved the leadership focus of communication.”
“…allowed me to practice skills that are otherwise unused.”
“….The thing that resonates with me the most is knowing when you’re speaking people are there to have a good time…so enjoy it.”
“…I learned some great tips…”
“(What I got out tonight?) Learning how to be confident in a scary/intimidating setting.”
“…I was very pleased I came.”
“A comfortable interactive environment that really lets you test your confidence.”
“Tonight allowed me to practice speaking in a non-threatening, comfortable space and allowed me to grow as a speaker/leader.”
~ Laura, former Swim Team Captain, former TAC president
“(A) very fun and welcome atmosphere.”
~ Ian, Volleyball, Human Kinetics, 5th year
“The Power in Sport gave me an opportunity to build my skills within a group of athletes who share my struggles and motivations. Great experience!”
~ John, Cross-country, 1st year
“Constructive evaluation of public speaking strengths and weaknesses.”
~ Alex, Engineering, Rowing, 5th year
“The power of a message is only as good as its delivery.”
~ Julie, Rowing, Forestry, 5th year
“Linda related to varsity athletes, instilled confidence in our abilities, and provided a significant constructive foundation for us to critique ourselves and in turn thrive on a public stage.”
~ Cam, Baseball, Geography, 5th year
“Great workshop that build confidence in my abilities…(I) received great constructive criticism for the things I can work on.”
~ Tera, Swimming, Human Kinetics, 4th year
Interested in hearing more?
If you are unfamiliar with the program, book Linda to lead a sample session for your athletes lasting 2 hours for up to 12 participants. Daytime or evenings are possible, depending on your participant’s schedules.
If you have had a demonstration session and are ready to take the next step, we offer a few options including a 3 month program where we meet every 2 weeks or every month depending on your schedule.
Contact Linda Diano, linda[at]thepowerinsport.com for more information.