Steno Talk

How many times have you been asked when you're going to graduate or be out of school? Yeah, us too. We get it. It's so freaking hard guys! But, in this episode, we wanted to bring you all together and talk about what the court reporting school journey really looks like in the real world. Court reporting school is hard enough, especially when life happens. For those of you still on your court reporting school journey, we'll see you on the other side because you got this, and we're here for it no matter how long it takes. 

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You all know who Allie is because we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing her before on Episode 10, but now we have one of her students Rose Detloff joining her this time to talk about her miraculous journey through school. Listen as we give Rose and Allie a Q&A on their thoughts on practice, mindset, and how to get through court reporting school. This lady sought out Allie Hall and excelled through her program and certified at light speed. Right out of theory (while finishing a bachelor's degree and working) and into speed building, she was already testing at 180/200wpm tests. And she didn't stop there folks.  She went right for the RPR and all under 12 months. 

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Should reporters be seen and not heard? Should we be as quiet as a potted plant in the corner of the room?! Does the thought of interrupting leave you shaking in your boots (or heels?) In this episode, we dive right into why interrupting leaves us with this fear, and how we can combat it. We talk about what causes it, and how to gain the breath and the confidence to use our voices and speak up “FOR THE RECORD.”  But what about audio? What about that attorney with that look on his/her face?  The answers are simple and straightforward and yet, it’s a huge struggle for a working reporter. And students? Do they even talk about interrupting in school? Heck no! This is a topic that is connected with so many other things and we got the queen of speaking up for the record for y’all. Let’s all find our voice! Let’s get this party started!

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Obviously, Steno Talk has been going through some changes, so let us bring you up to speed! If you haven't seen us on social media (then you need to follow usssss....), you may not know that we're losing one of our own, Katie Morfin, to pursue her Thrive course and to take care of her mentees; we're so proud of her! She's doing great things for this profession and its students, folks. That being said, we introduce a new (not-so) co-host from behind the curtain... CANDICE!  You'll learn a little bit about our producer, now co-host, on this episode of Season 2, and we'll talk about some of the ideas we have for future episodes that we'd love for you to weigh in on.   

For ideas, questions, comments, ANYTHING! We want to hear from you: stenotalkpodcast@gmail.com  

Join us as we talk with Janet about honing in on your goals, removing distractions and toxicity, and staying focused. We’ve talked about networking and social media, but we touch a bit on professionalism and how to balance those aspects of social media in the professional world. Even as a student you should be thinking about your online presence and make sure you’re thinking about what you’re showing the world about who you are. You never know who you might be working for one day! Janet also gives some insight into her practice method and her journey to become a reporter.

Janets Practice Method: Warm up with 20wpm+ your target speed. Then go up 40wpm+ for 2 minutes, and then come back down -20wpm and try to write it perfectly. Write it again. Print it. Highlight areas you need to focus on. Underline your phrases. Take a microscope to it and write your briefs and strokes that you’re missing. Practice those briefs for 2-3 minutes, and then keep doing that for 30 minutes. If you’re really into it, you can push for an hour. This should be your practice for the week, and by the end of the week when you’ve heard that take all week, focus on passing your tests at the end of the week. This is a “practice to perfection” method.

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FIRST OFFICAL READ BACK?! WHAT? First federal job. We get some more insight as to what a freelance reporter’s day-to-day looks like; Anna has been getting a lot of experience and working hard (even through lunch!) Katie has also been seeing her hard work pay off with moving on to her 160s officially and then getting a pass on her RPR WKT! Next up, CSR WKT!  Passes, on passes, on passsssssesssssssssss!

On our topic of social media: ANNA WHY DO YOU POST SO MUCH?! But really, this is something where you essentially put in you want to get out of it. Use it to your advantage, carve out a space for yourself, and don’t be scared! Put yourself out there and talk to other reporters and students. Surround yourself with the people you want to surround yourself with in real life. These are the times. But also, be aware of what you post and who you’re posting it to because everyone is watching. You’re in control of the content you put out. Tailer your feed to where you want to go, and instead of it being a time-suck, it’ll help keep you on track. MAKE IT SERVE YOU AND YOUR GOALS!

Come see who we follow on Instagram or ask us about Facebook groups we love to get some ideas!

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Court reporting is such a lonely study while you're going through school. In this episode, we talk about how special and crucial mentors are, and they don't go away as soon as you graduate or are done with school. They'll be with you even after you certify, even after you start working! You'll have so many questions in and out of school and sometimes the answers feel out of reach, so having a mentor is such a great resource and can do wonders for support and motivation. Even if you aren't certified or done with school, don't forget that you can have something to offer students too. YOU can be a mentor! Put yourself out there. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us for questions, thoughts, concerns... ANYTHING! Need a mentor? Pass a test? Love the show?! Tell us! We want to know. 

Don't forget to take.care.of.YOU and recharge.

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Burn out means you’re done, right? DONE! Wrong. Burn out means you’re working hard, maybe even too hard, but you’ve got to change things up. I’ll quote Einstein here.

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results”

Talk to your instructor. Have them talk to you about what a reasonable goal is. Voice your frustrations. Constructive feedback might be hard to hear, but if you’re in burn out you have to stop and reevaluate and make.some.changes. Reach out to your mentors, and your friends. There are so many of us who understand the struggle, and if you feel like you have no one… you have US. Please reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram, E-mail… ANYTHING! We’re here. We understand.

Make sure you’re taking care of YOURSELF and you’re not just working yourself to the bone. Balance is key. Plan at least one activity you can do just for yourself that isn’t “work.” PLAN. IT. DO. IT.

If you send us your passes/successes, you’ll automatically be featured and entered into a giveaway for a piece of merch of your choice!  We want to celebrate with you.  We also have another giveaway for a steno cover and a merch item on Instagram! We want to hear from listeners new and old!  This giveaway closes on the 16th. Find us on Instagram/Facebook or e-mail us at contact@stenotalkpodcast.com.

We’re holding you accountable for self-care, people. If you took a break (no matter how small) to take care of yourself, use #stenotalkselfcare. We want to know.

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#stenotalkselfcare

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TCRA students! Don't miss out on the student hangout on the 1st Monday of every month!

Have you ever blanked out and not heard words? Experienced loud breathing, shaking, stacking, or freezing up? Remove the pressure. Breathe. Visualize the after. So much of this is mental. Focus more on the SKILL and less on the RESULTS.

Remove the pressure. Hydrate. Incorporate positive self-talk. Daydream positivity. Get your blood flowing and sleep when you need it. Fuel your body. Write down your feelings and acknowledge them. Prepare so you're confident.

Focus on the training, skill, and preparation, and have fun during the test! 

We have so much to talk about here, so get your day planners and cup of coffee ready to finally start to break down that test anxiety. 

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, passes you'd like us to shout out.... or if you just want to say hey. E-mail us! NOW! 

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#shoutout 9

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The one where they get down and dirty with Smurf. 

We had such a wonderful time talking (and sharing a TON of laughs) with the wonderful Sarah Murphy! (@sarah_e_murphy) She talks about her practice and testing methods as well as what going through school and taking the CSR exam was like for her, and Anna. Did you take yours in person, or through ProctorU? 

I mean, could you imagine being the ONLY person to pass your theory class and then have to teach yourself the second half of theory?! This community is so small and it's so refreshing to hear other peoples' journeys. Sarah goes over her time in school as well as her CSR exam. You won't want to miss her discuss her pre-test ritual! She shares some really great tips on mindfulness and affirmations that are so refreshing. We also get some insight into what it's like being a fresh reporter and finding the balance in a very demanding career.  

As always, we take the time to answer your questions and discuss any topics that you're interested in. Please send them to us via e-mail or Instagram. Don't forget to tag us for your submissions to the "Crushin' it Corner!" A huge congratulations to Riley Trella for passing the LIT leg of her RPR and Ms. Salas who passed her R.M.R!!!!!!

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(Disclaimer: There are a few mild profanities, so be sure to cover little ears.)

We were so excited to start this journey that we recorded a bonus episode to give you all the opportunity to get to know the voices behind Steno Talk a little better. Listen to Katie and Anna discuss their coffee routines, experiences in school (and out of school), and much much more! We'll also dive in a little bit to practice schedules, how we came to love court reporting (the superpower it is), and how to stay motivated throughout all the trials and tribulations (and tears) that come with taking the plunge into this wonderful profession. 

Don't miss the official launch on March 3rd! You will *NOT* want to miss it.