Over the weekend I accomplished one of my biggest fears; presenting to people who are significantly older than me and are much smarter. I flew into San Diego to present at a poster conference called SPSP (Society for Personality and Social Psychology). I have always been timid when it comes to presenting and explaining my research study without a script.
When I got to the conference, I set up my poster 30 minutes early and waited. At the start, I hoped that no one would walk up to me and start a conversation. But surely enough, 10 minutes later, someone looked me dead in the eyes and walked straight up to me. As they inched closer, I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. Each step matched the rhythm of my heart. This was it, ”my first listener! I had spent months preparing for this moment, pouring over my research, crafting my poster, and practicing my delivery. But now, standing in front of a room full of esteemed colleagues and professionals, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of nervousness wash over me. I took a deep breath and began my spiel…. to be continued.
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