Colenso, D. (2017). The power of telling your story. Tedx Talks via Youtube. [Video: 11:47 minutes]. Transcripts.

Discussion Instructions

Before getting started, please take a moment to add an image to your Canvas Profile so we can get to know one another.

Initial Post: By Thursday of Module 1, create an initial post that addresses each bullet point below:

• • • What aspects of Colensos talk resonated with you? Do you agree with him about the value of sharing more of our stories with one another?
    • Then, reveal a bit about your past and how it relates to your present in the style Colenso suggests. For example, how did you get here? What prior knowledge, credit-taking, military, career, or real-world experience do you bring with you today? How did your family and other loved ones impact your story?
    • Give a glimpse into your future: What do you plan to do next in your degree path and career? How do you think acknowledging and leveraging your story can help you succeed in those goals?