We attended the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce annual meeting last night. Made some contacts and learned about the business leaders. This event was the night before a predicted snow event and there were 140+ people in attendance - not bad for a rural chamber community.
I cannot stress enough the importance of not just networking within the reporting community, but also with the greater local community. You have the opportunity to make connections that could grow your business in the long run and inspire you to take a more active role in your local area in the short and longer term. Be a leader. Share what we do. (unless you're in a major metro, you may be the ONLY reporter in the community - think how you can not only market but get the word out and recruit!)
You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
