PATRICIA Nicholson-Richards has never backed away from a challenge.
Sure, she’s encountered situations where her resolve was put to the test. But she’s never felt the need to throw her hands up in despair.
A social media co-ordinator with the Office of the Chief Secretary (OCS), Tobago House of Assembly, Nicholson-Richards recalled an occasion some years ago where she was apprehensive about delivering a major presentation to a discerning audience.
“Initially, the sheer magnitude of the audience and the complexity of the topic made me seriously consider backing out. The thought of stumbling through the material or not meeting their expectations was daunting,” she told WMN on August 19.
“However, I knew that this challenge could push me to grow, so I decided to persevere. I threw myself into researching, practising and refining my presentation. I sought feedback, made adjustments, and rehearsed until I felt more confident.”
Although Nicholson-Richards was nervous on the day of the presentation, it went better than she expected. She also received positive feedback.
“That experience taught me the value of resilience and reinforced my belief in facing challenges head-on. It was a pivotal moment where I realised that even when self-doubt creeps in, perseverance can lead to unexpected success.”
Now, she believes her strength and persistence enables her to embrace challenges, providing opportunities to test and refine her skills, patience and endurance.
“I believe that challenges are essential for growth and learning.”
[caption id="attachment_1104734" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Patricia Nicholson-Richards interviews Senior Superintendent Rodhill Kirk, centre, and Transport Commissioner Clive Clarke. -[/caption]
On August 26, Nicholson-Richards embarks on a new challenge. She’ll be the host of 116, a light yet informative weekly show produced by the Department of Information, OCS. The title of the show reflects the size of Tobago – 116 square miles.
Nicholson-Richards said the show will be an “all access pass to everything THA wrapped up in a fun, fast-paced format.”
She is excited about being the face of the cutting-edge magazine programme.
“Let’s face it – government stuff can be a bit of a snooze-fest. But that’s where 116 shakes things up!”
She expects the show will be a game-changer.
“We’re turning government programming on its head, making it fun, lively, and totally engaging. We’re taking you on a ride around the island, shooting content at cool spots, and having a blast while bringing you the latest updates. Forget the usual boring stuff – 116 is where government news gets a fresh, exciting twist!”
The mother of two admitted, though, she was a bit hesitant about accepting the assignment.
“Selling government info can be a tough gig, and the last thing I wanted was to be the face of something boring. But once I saw the vision—making it concise, fun, and totally engaging – I knew this was something I could get behind. Now, I’m all in.”
As social media co-ordinator, Nicholson-R
