"Thank you so much for participating in our conference. Your keynote was “spot on” as they say – it was exactly what I had in mind! Our attendees were impressed – your success was our success. Thank you for helping us to make this a great conference."
-Peggy Libby, Spring 2018 Software Test Professionals conference
"As someone in a transition from an individual SDET role to a manager role, Damian's keynote provided me a renewed sense of confidence. I don’t need to be JUST a tester or JUST a manager."
-Graeme Harvey, 2019 KWSQA Targeting Quality conference
Summary
Using humor, improv, personal stories, pop-culture, and more to examine self-identity and unlock your true potential.
Abstract
“What do you do?”
It’s a frequent first question asked at parties, networking events, and bad dates. And unfortunately, the answer is often singular and limiting. No one is just one thing. You - and everyone else - are actually much More Than That!
And so, perhaps a more interesting question is, “Who are you?” But, how should you answer?
This talk employs crowd work, humor, improv, personal experience, deep research, and more to examine our labels, identities, and interests while confronting anxiety, connecting hidden talents, and finding inspiration in unexpected sources. You'll laugh, learn, and unlock your true potential as you rediscover Who You Are!
Audience
Anyone interested in discovering who they really are.
Duration
1 hour
Key Takeaways
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The importance and dangers of labels
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Understanding and dealing with anxiety
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Discovering and connecting hidden talents
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