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You Don’t Sound Mad. Except You Do.

(Note: I do use em dashes. I’m a voice-over actor who hears what she writes, and the em dash is part of my rhythm. I have that in common with AI, I

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The Stage Taught Us What the Boardroom Needs

Why Theatre Artists Make the Best Leadership Communication Coaches, Trainers, and Speakers You may be missing out on the best option because of your own misunderstanding or bias. “Take the drama out.”

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4 Pillars of Presence: Part 3

The past month we have been exploring the Pillars of Presence. The first two Pillars are: Position: Allow Yourself To Be Seen and Permission: Decide How

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4 Pillars of Presence: Part 2

A couple of weeks ago, we began an exploration of the Four Pillars of Presence.  The first Pillar being Permission: Allow Yourself to be Seen. When

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4 Pillars of Presence: Part 1

Actors often exude presence – that is their job.  Are they more confident? Not always. They are more comfortable. They are trained to see others and to let

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Stop Slamming Upspeak!

First off, I’m quick to remind everyone that men and women both use upspeak.  Also, it can be as simple as being part of one’s dialect