15. The Top 10 Excuses I Told Myself For Why I Shouldn’t Attend An ASCA Conference
- Author
- Carol Miller, School Counselor
- Published
- Wed 28 Jun 2023
- Episode Link
- https://counselingessentials.org/captivate-podcast/excuses-i-told-myself-for-why-i-shouldnt-attend-an-asca-conference
Attending conferences during the summer is a great way to reset your mindset, set goals, and prepare for the upcoming school year. I’ve attended the ASCA Conference both as an active participant and presenter.
There is a unique energy, excitement, and inspiration that can be found at this event. However, it's common to make excuses as to why you should not attend a conference such as shyness, missing family, not meeting anyone, cost, and thinking you wouldn't learn anything new.
In this episode, I am going to debunk these excuses and emphasize the value of attending conferences for professional development and personal growth.
Topics Covered:
- My experience with attending the ASCA Conference as a participant and a presenter
- Common excuses people make for not attending conferences
- Practical tips for those attending in-person conferences
- Benefits of attending summer conferences both in-person and virtually
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ASCA Conferences
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