Part 2. Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident

Several years ago, when I was a freshman at university, I made a significant decision to equip myself with public speaking skills. I had always admired eloquent orators who could engage an audience and convey ideas smoothly, with confidence and enthusiasm. Although I wasn’t fully aware of how valuable this skill would be in both my social and career life at that time, my fascination with effective communication kept me motivated to develop it. Today, I realize that this skill has been essential in boosting my confidence and opening up new opportunities.

At the beginning of my university journey, I took part in a public speaking workshop. This workshop taught me the basics: how to structure a presentation, engage an audience, and manage stage fright. After some practice, I could organize my points logically, deliver them clearly, and use gestures and eye contact to catch my audience’s attention. To my surprise and delight,  after giving some well-prepared presentations, I received positive feedback from both my classmates and my professor.

This experience boosted my confidence for several reasons. Firstly, I realized that public speaking allows me to make a strong first impression. When I can articulate my thoughts clearly and with enthusiasm, I find it easier to expand my social circle and build trust in potential long-term relationships. People are naturally drawn to confident individuals, and this skill helps me establish that connection right from the start.

Secondly, public speaking has been invaluable in professional skills, especially when presenting projects or leading meetings with managers or colleagues. The skill has helped me organize and convey my ideas concisely and logically, enabling participants to grasp the main points without unnecessary digressions. When my contributions are recognized and valued, I feel even more confident in my abilities.

Lastly, public speaking has taught me to overcome the fear of speaking in front of an audience and embrace constructive criticism. Facing judgment can be challenging, but being open to feedback has helped me become more resilient and closer to my better self. Although criticisms are not always easy to accept, they have motivated me to improve, making me mentally stronger and more self-assured.

Reflecting on this journey, I feel grateful and empowered. Public speaking has become a powerful tool, not only for professional success but also for personal growth. I truly believe that the more I practice, the more confident I will become, and I am excited to continue improving this skill throughout my life. Public speaking, for me, has become one of the most powerful engines pushing me towards success.

• Eloquent orators – những người diễn thuyết hùng biện, có khả năng nói chuyện lưu loát và thuyết phục.
• Effective communication – giao tiếp hiệu quả.
• Boost my confidence – nâng cao sự tự tin của tôi.
• Structure a presentation – cấu trúc một bài thuyết trình.
• Engage an audience – thu hút sự chú ý của khán giả.
• Manage stage fright – kiểm soát nỗi sợ sân khấu.
• Prepare presentations – các bài thuyết trình đã chuẩn bị kỹ càng.
• Boost my confidence – gia tăng sự tự tin của tôi.
• Make a strong first impression – tạo ấn tượng đầu tiên mạnh mẽ.
• Articulate my thoughts – diễn đạt rõ ràng suy nghĩ của tôi.
• Trust in potential long-term relationships – tạo niềm tin trong các mối quan hệ lâu dài tiềm năng.
• Establish that connection right from the start – thiết lập sự kết nối ngay từ đầu.
• Concisely and logically – ngắn gọn và logic.
• Grasp the main points – nắm bắt các ý chính.
• Overcome the fear of speaking in front of an audience – vượt qua nỗi sợ nói trước khán giả.
• Embrace constructive criticism – chấp nhận những lời phê bình mang tính xây dựng.
• Resilient (Adj) and closer to my better self – kiên cường và gần hơn với phiên bản tốt hơn của bản thân.
• Empowered (Adj) – tự tin làm chủ cuộc sống cua mình
• Self-assured (Adj) – tự tin vào bản thân.
• One of the most powerful engines  –  một trong những động cơ mạnh mẽ nhất.
• Pushing me towards success – thúc đẩy tôi đến thành công.