Steps To The Podium

Walk up the steps 

one at a time 

to the brightly lit 

podium, 

all eyes and 

smiles focused on us.

Heat racing, 

hand tightening 

around the thick 

pages of the 

script, 

take two steps 

and shake hands with 

the M.C. 

Time to put on your 

performer's role 

and channel that 

nervousness into 

enthusiasm and energy, 

and don't forget to 

look out into the crowd 

and smile.

Last night, I was fortunate to join this tribute dinner for those who've dedicated their lives to excellence in public education, which was hosted by the Learning Partnership (a nation-wide program). This was a huge event, with CEO's and presidents of some of the biggest companies in Canada, and about 2000 people there! Me and my classmate Will were invited to talk about our Entrepreneurial Adventure that the Learning Partnership brought to us. It was an amazing experience, but I have to say it was extremely nerve-racking before and during the speech we did. But wow, that was one memorable night!