Psychologyspeaking topic
Self-efficacy, Bandura: our belief that we can pull something off shapes the outcome as much as our actual ability does. Why is the conviction 'I can do this' sometimes more decisive than talent?
— Bandura, self-efficacy theory
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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