127: Ask A Coach -- Defending My Past and Razzle Dazzle

Today we’re answering listener questions about the urge to justify our career paths and what it really takes to become better presenters. When it comes to the urge we might feel to explain certain parts of our career journey, we might feel that anything on our resume that doesn't directly connect to the next thing on that list needs to be defended. But the inside job here lies in recognizing that it is a (totally optional) story. And this inclination is also your chance to get curious and to understand why you made certain choices. Our second question is about presenting at work.  We discuss the internalized standards we might have about what it looks like to be a great public speaker and the power of asking ourselves questions that focus our attention on our goals and the needs of our audience.   Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson. To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, us and our work, and to join our mailing list, visit the show notes. To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, us and our work, and to join our mailing list, visit insidejobthepodcast.com. You can also continue the conversation with us through your favorite social channels: LinkedIn Eric | Nayla Instagram Facebook Email We’d love to hear from you.