In this week’s episode of Ongoing Mastery: Presenting & Speaking, Kirsten and Kellie talk about identity, using people’s correct pronouns, and why this issue is so important. Find out how long the  singular “they” has been part of the English language.

Our favorite moments::

• The singular “they” has been part of English since 1375
• Normalizing a practice is easier and safer for everyone
• Centering “normal” on heteronormative experience is automatically othering
• Changing the default to everyone sharing their pronouns, although no one is required to do so
• PBS.org’s map of cultures around the globe with a 3rd gender
• Nobody’s use of pronouns is trying to change who you are or which pronouns you use
• Kirsten and Kellie are edgy about this topic because friends they care about are at risk
• Tips for sharing your pronouns
• Kellie’s take-away
• Kirsten’s take-away

If you enjoyed this conversation about creating a welcoming community, check out Season 3, Episode 36: How Can I Get Better at Zoom?: Interview with Robbie Samuels. The link is in the show notes. 

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• Portuguese Thank You – Rosetta Stone
• Christina Helou’s profile on Facebook
• A Map of Gender-Diverse Cultures | Independent Lens | PBS
• What Are Neopronouns? Pronoun Alternatives to They/Them – Rolling Stone
• Oxford English Dictionary | A Brief History of Singular “They”
• Elevate Your Workplace with DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging)
• S3 Ep36: Ongoing Mastery: Presenting & Speaking – How Can I Get Better at Zoom?: Interview with Robbie Samuels

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Kirsten Rourke is the mouth and mind of Rourke Training, LLC. She is on a mission to create engaging communication in online and in-person presentation and speaking spaces. Kirsten is the creator of the Prep, Practice, & Pivot method for elevating presenting and speaking skills. She works with leaders to transform online educational, sales, and corporate events to meet business and learning goals. She has spoken, coached, trained, and facilitated for thousands of companies internationally since 2000. She speaks on and provides expert coaching on Public Speaking, Running Virtual Events, Instructional Design, Storytelling, and Creating Online Engagement. In addition to being a Certified Technical Trainer and Certified Online Training Professional, she also has a Master’s of Education in Instructional Design. She also runs a podcast and community, Ongoing Mastery: Presenting and Speaking, to support development and improvement in creating successful, targeted results in pitches, sales presentations, training, and high-stake events.