“Share the Stage, Shape the Future!” Invite a Young Professional to Co-Present

As CAOA Chair, I'd like to invite experienced professionals to consider bringing a young professional to the upcoming IAGP Symposium as a co-presenter. They might be students or young colleagues from your association, training institute, or professional network. Sharing the podium with someone who is still learning the ropes can be a wonderful mentoring experience. It offers young professionals the opportunity to develop their presentation and group facilitation skills, build their CVs, and gain confidence. It might also encourage them to start writing about their work, with your guidance and mentorship. I'm doing something similar with a young professional in Mexico, whom I plan to present with at the Symposium. In fact, I'd like him to present my paper and add his own ideas, perspectives, and contributions. I see this as an opportunity for him to take the lead, rather than simply assist me. After all, what better way to support the next generation of professionals than to share not only our knowledge and experience, but also the opportunities we've had? Just a thought to consider. Perhaps each of us could help open a door for a young colleague.