Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Building Confidence

Katie A. SiekUniversity of Colorado ksiek@cs.colorado.edu

By Dr. Seuss

How do you build up your confidence?

• Prep, prep, prep – Learn about the area– Know key people– Study your competition

• Practice, practice, practice– Respond to scenarios

…you’ll play lonely games too.Games you can’t win‘cause you’ll play against you.

How do you build up your confidence?

Mentors &

Sponsors

You’ll join the high fliersWho soar to high heights!

How do you build up your confidence?

Mentors &

Sponsors

How do you build up your confidence?

Mentors &

Sponsors

What do you do when people work against you?

• Take in stride• Reevaluate your plan• Push forward

Bang-Ups and Hang-Upscan happen to you.

Take Away Points

• Speak up• Build up your kernels• Get mentors and sponsors• Work hard