I was nervous for no reason. The entire day went wonderfully. The Far East participants were interactive enthusiastic and ready to learn as much as possible.
My inner critic was running wild. So much of me wanted to have all the answers...or appear to have all of the answers. I tried my best to anticipate the questions I would get...however my predictions were off. For a minute, I paniced. I did not know the answers to the questions...the perspectives were completely new, and sooooo NOT American. Funny, I came here to train, to teach - and I'm certain that I will leave here having learned the most.
After my initial presentation, and during the first break, I decided to uphold my new year's resolution. I resolved to not pretend to know something when I do not. It seems fairly simple, but - I can sling a significant amount of BS when backed into a corner.
I came back to present the second half, the part I was confident on, having made the decision to acknowledge what I do know, and what I can find out. Approaching it that way, was wonderfully received! I thought I would lose credibility. But, I think I actually gained credibility with them.
As a group we all went out for a phenomenal dinner, so many stories. So many diverse backgrounds and life experiences...it is overwhelming. But it is all good.
Here's to hoping that I can sleep past 3:30 AM (Singapore). It is coming up on 1 AM. My internal clock is so messed up...it is lunch time where most of you are!
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