Showcase Three exhibits how honors experiences have strengthened my ability to communicate, connect, and lead in diverse professional settings. Each artefact represents a different style of communication and collaboration, but all share a common thread of interpersonal growth and the skill of elicitation.

Elicitation represents my ability to guide purposeful conversations that draw out meaningful insights and reflections from others. This skill encompasses active listening, empathy, and structured questioning to promote authentic dialogue while keeping the conversation comfortable and practical. Through experiences such as conducting interviews and discussion panels for honors contracts, or facilitating client/athlete check-ins during my internship experiences, I have strengthened my capacity to read cues, adapt tone and phrasing, and foster trust. This skill reflects both interpersonal awareness and social analytics. Through the development of elicitation, I am more able to uncover valuable information, deepen understanding, and build strong professional connections.

For my Honors contract in Abnormal Psychology, I created and hosted a podcast titled “Mind Over Misunderstanding" featuring a certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The project aimed to bridge classroom theory with lived professional experience by exploring topics such as trauma, anxiety, and therapeutic practice. Preparing for and conducting this interview challenged me to design purposeful questions, manage conversational flow, and frame nuanced perspectives with empathy and professionalism. The accompanying research paper expanded my understanding of frameworks and ethical considerations in clinical settings, reinforcing how intentionally designed communication can deepen learning and human connection. Together, this artefact represents my ability to elicit insight from a practising professional, from a nuanced perspective. 

Across these three experiences, I’ve grown in my ability to communicate with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Effective leadership is defined by these skills, in both health and performance settings. Through my honors podcast, I learned how to elicit meaningful dialogue and synthesize complex ideas; through the international panel, I strengthened my confidence in leading inclusive, culturally aware conversations; and through research with student-athletes, I learned to translate data into practical understanding. Together, these experiences have shaped my identity as a communicator who values precision, trust, and connection. As I move toward a career in strength and conditioning, these skills continue to guide how I coach, lead and build relationships that empower others to perform at their best.