Summary statement
As it is expected of a health educator to communicate healthy behavior and advocate for the well-being of the community, there are areas in my profession that I intend to demonstrate more competence. These areas include developing proper communication and interpersonal skills, to show more confidence in my skills and to take more responsibilities necessary to shape my leadership skills. Additionally, problem-solving and intuitive abilities. Developing proper interpersonal and communication skills will enhance the way I handle issues presented to me as well as increase the efficiency of the projection of my ideas and the decisions I make that are to be delivered within the deadline. In doing so, I will grow as a professional and positively impact the people in the community I will be working in. In order to enhance my personal holistic development, certain activities are necessary because they promote efficient development. In this regard, I will undertake these activities continuously to ensure progressive personal growth in my career and my quest for success.
Goal 1
Strategies to meet Goal 1
Conduct a research on the availability of the communication skills course online, and in the university such that I set appropriate time to study for it
Inquire from my colleagues
Engage more with individuals around me and create more friendships to improve on communication skills
Participate in public speaking in different forums one day every week for three months
Request the individuals I am educating to ask questions in our discussions
Learn to listen more and empathize
Lessen the time I use for extracurricular activities to make time for learning the expected skills
Goal 2
Improve on my dressing style to a more professional look when I am addressing individuals
Sit or stand with an upright posture, avoid slouching or putting my hands in the pocket as it displays discomfort
Avoid fidgeting and talk with minimal, calm gesticulations
Research on the topics I intend to address to prevent embarrassing situations where I fail to answer a question on the subject because I am not well informed
Demonstrate proper decision-making abilities
Practice before I deliver a speech
Strive to understand individuals and their issues before I can address their specific concerns
Remain assertive even when challenged but accept responsibility for my actions
Goal 3
Public relations and problem-solving
Engage with different people in different forums
Participate in community development projects
Learning from others
Observing behavior of individuals I interact with
Conduct a continuous and progressive practice
Apply to work as an intern to learn from the training program on how to engage directly with people at a professional as well as at a community level.
Evaluate my strengths and weaknesses and how they are likely to influence my professional quest
Use a variety of assessment techniques to evaluate my progress
Implement on peer mediation program to improve individuals and myself in problem-solving skills
Collaborate with people in the community and school to assist people with special needs
Timeframe
I intend to achieve these objectives in six months from now, by February 2017.
