And then you have an epiphany...
In AIESEC, you are always told that people are developing, that you are developing, gaining new skills, competencies, blah blah..
You think to yourself...sure, I'm developing too! But, you're sometimes a little unsure, can't quite pinpoint how...
...and then...
...you have a moment, a flash, a realisation, an epiphany. I have developed...a WOW moment!!!
But what do i mean exactly?
Well, I have just returned from the NSW State conference and have learnt so much about myself. You see, this is the first major time i have ever been a faci, ran a session, helped run discussions, or been on the official faci team for a conference After only a year in the organisation, i can see how much i have grown as a person.
Its the first real time i have been able to get up in front of a plenary of people and speak in public WITHOUT being struck deeply with nerves! i actually enjoyed the experience!
I loved being at the forefront of discussion groups and driving those discussions!
I loved the experience of being a team leader for the first time and having an amazing group of people understanding the portfolio and motivated to achieve great things.
I loved developing a team vision and feeling instantly inspired and bonded with my team members.
I loved the fact that the whole delegation embranced line-dances and even requested their occurrence more frequently!
I loved the feeling of people looking to me to learn, to be inspired, to be involved.
I have learnt that in the course of the year I have so much more confidence in myself and my ability to lead. I feel more competent, less self-conscious and so motivated to build my new team.
I am proud of my fellow EB - Eileen, Jake, Susu, Qian, and of course the lovely LCP: Lucy and VP: Kana.!!!! They have all been absolutely incredible. We now at AIESEC Sydney have an LC with 30 fantastic and excited members all geared up to do some amazing work! It was so inspiring seeing my fellow EBers , who joined the same time as me, run sessions, faci discussions, create an awesome atmosphere at conference and really make an effore to connect with all the new guys! I am so proud!
All in all, I HAVE developed! I am just so proud of myself...and am so excited about the future and what i can say at state conference next year.
It brings chills up and down my spine.
5 Comments:
Those are the BEST moments. I linked this entry to my blog! It's great to SEE leader's develop through AIESEC. I'M PROUD OF YOU!
That there is a great post. It captures so much of why I like this organisation. good to hear,
cheers
W
Wow guys..
...thank you so much for your kind words and support. Knowing such realisations about myself can inspire others makes them oh the more special.
hugs
Nicky :)
Hey my darling sister,
YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION to me!
I wish I could have seen you in action, inspiring people with your beautiful way!!
MISS YOU!
Love Maz xx
good on you:)
take it to the next level and continue to challenge yourself and those around you..there is no end to it ;).
-almost ex aiesecer from India/Switzerland
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