OFF STAGE with Lisa O'Neill Standing Observations | Make Yourself a Certificate
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Oct 30, 2025 The conversation begins with a touching reflection on a school prize-giving ceremony, celebrating diverse talents in sports, art, and academics. Lisa emphasizes the importance of recognizing unique skills and shares advice on being proud of one's strengths. Anecdotes about unexpected talents highlight the joy of discovering hidden abilities. Listeners are encouraged to create a personal certificate to celebrate their achievements, fostering a culture of appreciation and positivity. Daily accolades, like gold stars, make everyone feel valued.
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Diverse Talents At Prize Giving
- Lisa O'Neill describes watching a Year 13 prize giving with diverse awards across sports, arts, and academics.
- She highlights how different students excel in varied, sometimes surprising, areas like chess and rugby.
We Excel At A Few Things
- Lisa argues people are world-class at three to five things and poor at many others.
- She says we obsess over weaknesses instead of celebrating our standout abilities.
Unexpected Natural Talent
- Lisa recounts a CEO who discovered he was naturally excellent at auctioneering without training.
- She uses this to show people often have unexpected, unused talents.