This was originally posted on LinkedIn. Conference speaking, for me? No, not really.

What did you do to show up? 

I showed up this week (8/19/2021), in a personal way and professionally.

My professional moment was during the 2021 Summer UACon.  I have Derek Lane to thank for that opportunity.

My neighbor and I met for coffee last week.  It was a deliberate appointment as he and his family were completing the pack-out of their home to move to Arizona.

We talked about several topics which have been consistent themes in our conversations over the 4+ years we’ve known each other.  We created space and we showed up, for each other.

It was a simple way to be “#humans_being”.

Conference speaking

Admittedly, it’s kind of cool speaking at a conference. There is something special about sharing insights.

Above all, it’s about inspiring people, being human, and showing up. In addition, each story shared is unique providing insight that might not be known.

Before speaking, I have to prepare. It takes time to get a session “just right”. In addition, I rehearse before delivering or recording my session. Further, I have to be in the moment for the time in the session.

In the end, it’s not about me. It’s about the message being delivered and received by someone who can use it.