Are you ready?
On December 29th, 2019 at 5:20pm, with a house full of guests who’d gathered with us to watch the 49ers/Seahawks showdown game, my cellphone rang … It was Michael - the stage manager for the show I’m currently understudying at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. A show that...
‘Tis the Season
“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?”- Charlie Brown We’re in the midst of a powerful season. For some of us this season is connected to the celebration of a holiday - such as Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza. For some, it may be a time of Winter...
Happy Thanksgiving 2019
Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the United States. The official beginning of the Holiday Season. For many, the holidays feel like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, we long for connection and gratitude. On the other, we get triggered by our loved ones and our...
Dear Fear
Dear Fear, I wish I could take away your pain. I can’t. I see you. I hear you. I feel you. Fear masquerades as hate Desperate for someone to blameAll the whileLonging for someone to take the pain away … Please stop allowing the haters to protect you. That won’t take...
Outtakes 2019
I’ve worked with many, many clients over the years as they prepare for and shoot videos. So many of us believe that we’re the only ones who are challenged during this process and that everyone else is doing it flawlessly in one take. While I have shot a video or two...
The Beautiful Power of Groups
In addition to being important to the art of public speaking, working in groups is also powerful. Watch this video to learn about the unique and beautiful way that groups helps us to stand in our power and speak our truth. https://youtu.be/DYfZhYcbApE Join me for the...
The Importance of Groups
I'm often asked why I recommend that speakers practice in groups. Watch this 1-minute video to learn part of my answer... https://youtu.be/xdqk8dtEssM With passion & love,...
Get On Your Feet!
I'm often asked how to practice for speeches and formal talks. Watch this video to learn one of my answers ... https://youtu.be/ty2Q38HI-ls With passion &...
The Real Power of the Pause
Has anyone ever told you to slow down when you speak? Has anyone every told you to pause more? Have I ever told you to “Breathe Life into the Experience” by “fully embracing both the words and the silences between them?” (aka … pause) If I haven’t told you before, I...
There is no Deus Ex Machina in Real Life
In theatre, since early Greek and Roman times centuries ago, there has been a device known as the “Deux Ex Machina”. "Deus ex machina" is Latin for “god from the machine” or “god of the machine.” It’s a person or thing that appears suddenly and unexpectedly and...