Impactful Mentorship
summary
A practical how-to from mentor and mentee: start by choosing a topic you love (story about a failed Cosmos DB implementation), write a concise abstract with problem/solutions/tech details, submit via Sessionize CFPs, rehearse slides and timing using PowerPoint rehearse with coach, practice aloud (six hours of rehearsal helped), promote on social media, reuse and update talks, and plan calendar slots; the approach turns confusion into repeatable conference acceptances and better presentations.
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chapters (17)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:48How to get involved in the community
- 11:14Setting up your content
- 14:08Speak about your experiences
- 16:38Write an abstract
- 22:46Submit your abstract
- 23:00Call for papers
- 33:20PowerPoint
- 36:21Promotion
- 38:34Virtual Sessions
- 41:44Virtual Talk Tips
- 47:18Going to the Next Level
- 49:34Managing Your Schedule
- 52:24Keep It Fresh
- 54:26InPerson Conference
- 56:56Conclusion
- 58:31Mentorship
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