Today was a great day. Aside from the fact that I’m still desperately congested from this stupid head cold, I must say – today was fantastic. What a great opportunity I was offered today. A good friend, David Papp is involved with a new project called ‘Quexa life 1.0′ – a seminar style session of informal 15 minute presentations on the ways we tie work, life, and technology together.

I presented a look at the new abilities we have as a collective society to share photography with our friends, our families and the world. More than a ‘how-to’ – it was a ‘why aren’t you?’. With the number of tools available just by looking for them, you can for little or no cost share digital images with the world or your parents and children.

The event was held at the Overtime Grill downtown as an ‘early-lunch’ session, with a bunch of presentations held in an informal, and fairly dynamic environment. We were punching up slides, wirelessly mic’d and able to move around the room a bit. Truly a unique experience.

Particularly for this cat – who gets nervous talking to an office full of co-workers.

Speaking to a group of people is one of those things that scares most people. We’ll all attend something like this – but to contribute by presenting a slide deck is a potential well beyond terrifying. But it shouldn’t be. I know full well that when I -do- I can be successful, but getting from “should I…” to “I’m doing” can be a big hurdle. Like, incredible hulk big. Kilimanjaro big. Iceberg big.

So – if you think you can do, but need a push, drive yourself. I took the opportunity because I fear presenting. Only by doing will I ever pass that fear and grow. So – I did it. I’m not perfect, I’m not a presenter by nature, but I am social. This became a room full of friends, and I’m glad they were a part of it.

So – Quexa really was about life for me. Technology life, social life, personal life.

If you are visiting because you attended and want to learn more about the topic I presented on – I’m so honoured. Drop me an email at gscratch@gmail.com (after you leave a comment below!) and I’d be happy to chat with you. Even better, if you are able, a google hangout session is great for face to face over the internet.

David, I appreciate your insistence that I take part. It means the world to me to have these opportunities to share, and to grow. That’s really what Quexa is all about though, isn’t it?

Sign up to learn more about Quexa at www.quexa.ca – perhaps you can take the microphone at the next event!

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