What public speakers can learn from actors and performers
If you're someone who wants to grow your career, you need to speak up and speak out. But when your expertise isn't public speaking but... oh, I don't know... your actual job, then you might see this as a roadblock to success. You need some concrete tools!
Here are some of the skills actors use that any speaker can start to practice.
You DON’T need public speaking coaching if…
Do you know if you need expert public speaking coaching? You might not. This checklist will help you decide.
You Have to Warm Up Before You Speak. Seriously.
Ever noticed how musicians warm up before a performance, even when they’ve played the piece a thousand times? As speakers, we are our own instruments. And yet, most people neglect warming up their breath, voice, and body. Whether we’re talking to 1 person or 100, we have to prioritize this. Skipping the warm up means missing out on peak performance and impact.
No more faking it till you make it. Let’s do courage instead.
We all know we need courage in order to grow our careers and increase our impact, but how can we cut through the BS and allow ourselves to show up and be seen?
Speaking Recovery: Navigating the Highs and Lows of the Post-Event Comedown
Are you emotionally or physically drained after you present at work, attend a networking event, or speak in front of people? Or are you the opposite: totally amped up after public events? Let’s figure this out and make a plan.
Conquering Fears & Cultivating Courage: My Favorite Podcast Episodes of 2023
I’ve collected 6 of my favorite podcast episodes from this year. Cultivating courage, conquering your inner critic, rejecting the myth of overnight success, and more!