The call wasn’t tempting at first, but it improved along the way: “Martha, do you still give speeches or programs telling about your background and experiences? Our new aviation club vice president asked me to contact you. Would you be our guest speaker for the Christmas dinner next December? Dr. Frank Van Graas was our speaker this year.”
Unusual Attitudes: My Lips are Sealed
Key Takeaways:
- The author, a self-described "troublemaker" pilot with a "checkered" FAA career, initially feels unqualified to give aviation speeches, especially when compared to highly credentialed experts.
- She rediscovers her extensive history of organizing and speaking at numerous aviation safety seminars and community flight programs, realizing the breadth and value of her past experience.
- The author concludes that her reluctance to speak is rooted in pride and that it's time to overcome this barrier to share her authentic, valuable experiences and stories.
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