Another day older, another day stronger. I definitely felt a difference between my performance last night and that of Monday night. And, I think that had a positive impact on our presentation as a whole. If one person’s feeling more at ease, then there is going to be a positive reaction from the partner. With that positive reaction, there will be a smoother transitions, easier movements and greater rapport with the students as a result.
It really was interesting to feel a difference for me. To be honest, I don’t usually have a problem with establishing rapport. It’s just something that tends to come somewhat naturally, and yet, it feels a little forced for me in the class. I’m not sure if that’s because it’s more of a simulation then an actual facilitation, or if it’s that I’m just genuinely nervous around all of you (through no fault of your own, of course). Whatever it may be, I am happy to be dealing with it nonetheless, because it will only help me as I go into the classroom in the fall to take on the many challenges that will be presented.
One positive I felt last night was that I was able to slow things down a little bit more and did make some progress toward getting the balance of questions to the class to the answers I have to give them. On the flip side, a negative I felt last night was regarding the same points. I’ve still got some speed reduction to go through, and I still need to keep those questions flowing before I get off on my own tangent. I’ve got to admit that it’s tough to fight that urge to talk about what I am interested in. But I guess that’s a good problem to have, isn’t it?
Matt
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Matt, thanks for your honesty to express how you feel.
My belief is that you are not alone in being aware of your inner voices and urges when facing and directing the conversation for a group of people.
Speaking for myself, I deal with my inner urges by first accepting them as they are. I don't fight them, I just appreciate them and watch them go by -- unless I really feel I need to act.
The more I do this, the more intuitive I become and the more in-the-moment I become.
My intention is to be present for the person that I am interacting with.
When I said last night, I enjoy doing nothing. It was something that just popped out of my mouth but it probably came from deeper within.
As facilitator, I believe, my goal is really to work hard to do nothing. If I succeed that would translate to letting the students talk freely. I just sit back and enjoy the process and the thoughts that come out. The thoughts will be their thoughts.
And if I am really good and lucky, in talking they will get some ah-ha moments.
Ah-ha's, I have found in my own Avatar practice, come from within. It's a realization that someone else cannot put in my head.
It's most likely words that come out of my mouth and I catching myself, wow, what did I just say?
At least that's my belief.
Again, thanks for sharing your feelings and thoughts.
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