Why some of us don't have one true calling

BEFORE WATCHING: Read activities A and B

COMPREHENSION

A)                New words. Watch out for these words in the video and write down the meaning

Commitment		Narrow
Scattered		True calling
Sabotage		Purpose
Relate		Thrive

B)                What are the main strengths of a ‘multipotentialite’ person?

IN CLASS DISCUSSION

C)                 Do you consider yourself a person who has a true calling or rather a ‘multipotentialite’?

D)                Have you ever pursued an area of expertise/work different from what you are currently doing?

‘10 ways to have a better conversation’

BEFORE WATCHING: Read activities A and B

COMPREHENSION

A)                New words. Watch out for these words in the video and write down the meaning

Overlooked		Pundit
Engaged		Barely

B)                What are Celeste Headlee’s 10 tips to have a better conversation?

IN-CLASS DISCUSSION

C)                 Are you a good listener?

D)                Do you enjoy having conversations?

E)                 Can you remember having had a non-successful conversation? Why?

F)                 What do you think Celeste means with the expression: Listen your way out of a job. Another similar common expression that may help you understand the first one is: Talk yourself out of a situation