Self discovery is a great thing.  I know from my own experience that I have strengths and I have weaknesses.  I chose to expand on my strengths but always be aware of my weaknesses.

Whether you start your own practice or become an associate, you need to know what you bring to the table!

If your interpersonal communication skills are lacking, you will experience problems in communicating with your patients, other professionals and the community in general.  Now is the time to take a hard look at how you communicate and find ways to improve.  Toast Masters is a great way to interact with people who have bridged this fear and to hone your speaking skills.

It's all about relationship strategies..watch for my blogs in this regard. 

One-on-one communication is fine, so is communicating to groups large or small.  As a health care practitioner you have a story to tell.  Don't be afraid to tell it!  Let me know about your successes and share your failures...we can all learn from each other.