Too Awesome?

Yesterday I auditioned for a narrator position for a very important ceremony. I was nominated by one of my higher bosses for this opportunity and went up against another person who had been nominated by someone else. I went last and gave it my all. I thought I did well. I answered the questions after the reading well. I was lauded while I was there. One member on the board was so awestruck at my narration that he had said that he wanted to tape me. Every member loved my style and voice for the position. They were incredibly pleased and wowed.

When it came down to a vote, I lost 4-1.

I did not receive the honor of narrator position for this highly respectable position. The worries of the board members were that I was animated and so good that I would take focus away from the ceremony as it would be on me and that I have experience as a narrator. The same reasons I was nominated in the first place, largely considered to be strengths, were my downfall. I do have a strong presence and I am animated in the sense that I use inflection and emphasis during my narration. I have done many different events in the past. People would ask whenever a need would arise and I would gladly take on the honor. This would have been my first time for this event, but I do have the experience to lean on.

Unfortunately, both those assets must have been more than they were looking for. I was asked to be the back-up, and of course I accepted. I enjoy these types of opportunities and cannot turn them down. I am sure I will have more chances to narrate, I am just not sure when.

Until next time, may your strengths be your strengths.

Skate