Friday, September 27, 2013

Oh, This Girl Can Communicate!

I was always thrilled every spring when we met on the track for gym time. I could run. I could run, fast! Real. fast. I felt the same sense of excitement with this week's assignments. Since I was a very young person, I have known I can communicate.  I would be asked to tell stories to visiting relatives and I remember how great it felt to feel powerful in communication. Many of my interestes throughout my life have reflected my love of communication. I love to

  • Read (find me on Goodreads)
  • Tell a story (find me at www.facebook.com/KatySmithWinona)
  • Play with words (find me on Words With Friends mammakates)
  • Provide commentary (find me on Twitter  @KatyMN12)
  • Keep journals, letters, notes, recipes (find me on TLC's Hoarders? Nope, just kidding)
If I wasn't a skilled communicator, I doubt I could have survived working in parent education all these years. I communicate in small groups, one on one, and in front of large (and occasionally distinguished) audiences.  I have always loved to talk. Good thing, I do it often! I would love to find my second grade teacher who was so concerned about my verbal skills that she took the time to remark on every report card that "Katy talks ENTIRELY TOO MUCH". I do, and I get paid for it! BOOM!




For those of you have seen my amazing photo at the Smithsonian before, I hope you never tire of it! This weeks assignments reminded me how powerful communication is. I learned that my communication is congruent, consistent in a variety of settings, and effective. 

Resource
O'Hair, D. & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: an introduction. Bedford/St. Martin's
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    WOW! Hi Katy! I didn't even realize I was already following you. I am so impressed by your accomplishments and want to know how I can get paid to TALK too! :-) Like you, it comes naturally to me and I enjoy it so much. Congrats on your success!

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  2. SaraSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Dear Katy,

    I got your email and did not realize that you were going to supprise me in such way. It looks you are a gift communicator. Telling story when visited relatives at your very young age. I love the words: "Katy talks ENTIRELY TOO MUCH" marked on every your second grad report card.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Katy,
    I had no idea I would see such amazing pictures when I got you email about you blog. Talking too much has worked in your advantage instead of working an occupation you are working your occuPASSION. YOU GO GIRL :)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Colleague Kathy:
    Your passion for communication is very infectious.Congratulation on this precious gift! It certainly has paid off. Thank you for sharing your pictures. Great Post!
    Sharon Munroe.

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  5. Rachel DysonSeptember 29, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Katy,

    I really enjoy review your post and learning about how you view yourself as a communicator! It appears that your ability to communicate effectively has been a rewarding gift for you and others.

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