Professional Growth Through Daily Live Streams: My 30-Day Challenge

I’ve become a big fan of thirty-day challenges and their ability to initiate positive personal and professional growth.

I just completed my latest challenge: conducting a live video stream for thirty days in a row. I picked this challenge because I wanted to become more comfortable on camera and practice using recording software for the podcast. You can check out all of my recordings below.

Here are some of the positive outcomes from completing this challenge.

Professional Benefits

1. Improved Communication Skills—Speaking live daily builds clarity, confidence, and fluency. Much of this started to happen as I felt more comfortable recording.
2. Audience Growth—Consistent content helps attract and retain followers. One of my favorite parts of live streaming was that I never knew who would show up. Sometimes, there would be no one, and other times, I would see 80+ people watching. Some of them were my students.
3. Positioning as an Expert -Showing up consistently and sharing insights builds authority in your niche. After 26 years in the classroom, I consider myself an expert teacher. This challenge demonstrates my willingness to learn and practice what I preach, and I work to build expertise in other areas.
4. Improved On-Camera Presence - Daily reps help you look and feel more natural on camera. I became more comfortable with each live stream. I also feel like there was some carryover between streaming and comfort in the classroom.
5. Sharpened Message and Brand Voice- Repetition refines how you communicate your core ideas and values. This is still a work in progress, but knowing you are going to talk live on camera for 30 days does force you to spend some time thinking about what you really want to say.
6. Technical Skill Development You’ll learn how to manage live tech, lighting, audio, and platforms efficiently. Even though my gear is quite simple at the moment, I did figure out some things that work and some that don’t. I also became better at using the Riverside.fm recording platform.

Personal Benefits

1. Increased Confidence- Pushing past the discomfort of going live builds self-assurance. This was true, but I don’t feel entirely comfortable yet.
2. Stronger Discipline and Consistency - Showing up every day builds powerful personal habits. Some days were so busy that I wasn’t sure I had the energy. It turns out I did. I also had to plan my day to make sure I fit in the session.
3. Authentic Connection—Real-time interaction fosters deeper human connection, even virtually. I hope this happens. It’s a little scary to be entirely authentic, but it’s important to move in that direction.
4. Sense of Accomplishment - Completing a 30-day challenge is a powerful mental and emotional win. This challenge was worthwhile for the learning and adventure it provided. I’m calling it a success.

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