Confidence in Motion: Building Leadership and Visibility in Exercise Science Careers
Presentation Type
Keynote Speaker
Abstract
Success in exercise science and kinesiology requires more than academic excellence or technical skill—it requires confidence, visibility, and the ability to communicate your expertise. In this keynote, WSJ-bestselling author Sheena Yap Chan (The Tao of Self-Confidence, Bridging the Confidence Gap) shares how students can overcome self-doubt, advocate for themselves in research and professional spaces, and step into leadership roles early in their careers. Drawing from her own journey and stories from hundreds of professionals she has interviewed, Sheena will equip students with tools to present research confidently, network authentically, and translate their knowledge into impact. This session inspires the next generation of exercise science leaders to not only excel academically but also become visible voices advancing health and human performance.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, students will be able to:
1. Identify confidence barriers that affect how they present their skills, research, and professional goals.
2. Apply visibility strategies—storytelling, presence, and advocacy—in academic and career advancement.
3. Create a personal “Confidence Roadmap” to prepare for graduate school applications, interviews, and professional opportunities.
Confidence in Motion: Building Leadership and Visibility in Exercise Science Careers
Success in exercise science and kinesiology requires more than academic excellence or technical skill—it requires confidence, visibility, and the ability to communicate your expertise. In this keynote, WSJ-bestselling author Sheena Yap Chan (The Tao of Self-Confidence, Bridging the Confidence Gap) shares how students can overcome self-doubt, advocate for themselves in research and professional spaces, and step into leadership roles early in their careers. Drawing from her own journey and stories from hundreds of professionals she has interviewed, Sheena will equip students with tools to present research confidently, network authentically, and translate their knowledge into impact. This session inspires the next generation of exercise science leaders to not only excel academically but also become visible voices advancing health and human performance.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, students will be able to:
1. Identify confidence barriers that affect how they present their skills, research, and professional goals.
2. Apply visibility strategies—storytelling, presence, and advocacy—in academic and career advancement.
3. Create a personal “Confidence Roadmap” to prepare for graduate school applications, interviews, and professional opportunities.