{"id":1764,"date":"2014-01-14T20:02:38","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T01:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/StillmanLeaders\/?p=1764"},"modified":"2014-01-14T20:02:38","modified_gmt":"2014-01-15T01:02:38","slug":"noel-girgentis-final-group-mentoring-session-of-fall-semester-2013-group-8-session-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/StillmanLeaders\/2014\/01\/noel-girgentis-final-group-mentoring-session-of-fall-semester-2013-group-8-session-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Noel Girgenti\u2019s Final Group Mentoring Session of Fall Semester 2013 \u2013 Group 8, Session 2"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Group mentoring leader, Noel Girgenti, Class of 2016
Photo courtesy of LinkedIn.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Before the completion of the 2013 Fall semester, group mentoring leader, Noel Girgenti, and her team had an exhilarating session that left quite a deep impression on each member present that day! \u00a0The conversation was passionate and focused on the real personality that drives the business professional’s actions and mannerisms. As the business world regularly takes on a misleading stereotype of rigidity and blandness, the executive mentors helped the student mentees break that conventional understanding and open their eyes wider to what really attracts someone to hire you or be interested in what you are saying.<\/p>\n

One of the most widespread phobias in America today is the fear of public speaking which can certainly overwhelm a person with rattling anxiety. In the high-energy discussion had that night, public speaking was a huge topic complemented by great advice to learn how to own the room and have the feeling of confidence overcast that of the natural negativity that may consume you. Having executives present who have decades of experience in this field (and one being a professional motivational speaker himself), the students learned that emotional speeches from the heart not only sell you more as a person more but also hold a better connection with the audience.<\/p>\n

Similar to public speaking, we are asked to find that same vigor in our every day lives \u00a0in order to feel passionately about our jobs. Students often question what matters most in life: doing what you love or doing what pays? The answer the executives gave was to incorporate your personal passion in what you do<\/em> no matter how much or how little you like it. Passion comes with time, and looking for the perfect solution in a structured system may not lead you to the solution you want, causing unwanted and unnecessary stress. While some have already found their passion in other facets of life besides work, the most important part is to keep an attitude that is positive enough to work happily and ensure a rich, fruitful life. Bosses will hire or promote you more often because of your personality and outlook, and, of course, this is\u00a0always<\/strong> coupled with a great sense of work ethic.<\/p>\n

We congratulate Noel and her group mentoring team on a wonderful semester and look forward to hearing more about the insight shared among the \u00a0group!<\/p>\n

Below are the meeting minutes taken during these session:<\/em><\/p>\n

Group Mentoring Meeting Minutes ~ Session #2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Attendance: Noel Girgenti, Geoffrey Thomulka, Theo Filardi, Matthew Ullrich, Bob Franco, Scott Chesney, and Pat Haverland<\/p>\n

Public speaking \u2013 channel energy differently<\/span><\/p>\n

– \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0We remember experiences<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eulogy\/wedding speeches are from the heart<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bob: Feel like you’re being judged, creates anxiety. If you\u2019re setting up the issue, you\u2019re the problem. Turn spotlight away from yourself \u2013 not your problem if someone doesn’t approve<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scott: Intimidation and unworthiness make you feel judged but sometimes others may think differently. Try and make connections with audience anyway<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bob: Start with a comfortable conversation \u2013 use stories that connect with presentations<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pat: Go to venue before speech to understand the feel of the room<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scott: Never rely on technology (plan worst case scenario)<\/p>\n