For me, always self-conscious/anxious that I don't know enough/have nothing to contribute/be humiliated in public 1/2
Jessica Barker MBE @drjessicabarker
1 Sep 2017
To those who want to speak at conferences but don't, what's holding you back? 'Other' answers, please reply. Please RT. Thanks! 🙏
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Some of it a holdover from when InfoSec seemed MUCH less accepting that it is now. Ppl like @chrissistrunk @bbaskin @iamevltwin 2/3
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@andrewsmhay @attrc @_devonkerr_ @hacks4pancakes @hal_pomeranz changed my perception a lot when I first started. 3/3
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FTR, I still have all those feelings. Never goes away.
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Same here, speaking still scares me every time. But hearing ppl like you say that makes ppl feel better.
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The secret is: behind the podium, you're just geeking out about things that you love, have experienced, research, and get excited about.
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Truth. If you thought it was cool, 1/2
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good bet others will think it is too.
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Replying to @wesleyriley @chrissistrunk @iamevltwin
I get nervous every time I speak. The trick is learning to channel that productively.

Sep 4, 2017 · 10:41 PM UTC

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Replying to @hal_pomeranz @wesleyriley @chrissistrunk @iamevltwin
You can learn techniques to speak more effectively. Knowledge/experience build confidence.
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Also found recording trial runs + testing on friends for feedback was helpful
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Replying to @hal_pomeranz @chrissistrunk @iamevltwin
Well, you would've never known it! :)
Replying to @hal_pomeranz @chrissistrunk @iamevltwin
Truth. Did a small makeshift course with a friend who is big into Toastmasters. Helped a lot and not as terrified as I was lol