A few months ago, I was musing on the triggers that keep people from truly tapping into what makes them unique – The Prism Effect and The Through Line. Having spent these past 5 days in the south of France—a part of the world filled with vineyards and windmills, castles and cobblestone streets, and a …
What Drives You? 7 Triggers that Keep you From Being Your Best Read More »
The question I get asked perhaps more than any is, “How did you transfer into the business world?” “How did you find this career?” and “How did you find a way to take your love of performing and make a living doing it?”The fact of the matter is, the path to where I am …
Your Gifts Will Bring You Home – Speaker Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech Read More »
It’s almost midnight and I am just back from one of the most extraordinary film experiences of my life: the 5.5 hour viewing of NAPOLEON, Abel Gance’s epic silent film, made in the 1927 and remounted in Oakland, California with a 48-piece live orchestra. Unbelievable. Was it always great throughout? No. But was it worth …
Silent or Shouting – Delivering Your Message to the World Read More »
When you think of New York City, does Times Square come to mind? That’s just the problem…and the point. The truth is, there’s a lot more to New York City than Times Square, Wall Street, Madison Avenue and “Ooooh, the Village.” So what’s the “Times Square” of your industry, service or business? And are …
Communicating Your Hidden Advantage – In Presentations, Sales, Business Read More »
One small adjustment in how you offer your services to customers, clients and prospects can make a big difference. Consider how this applies…even on a taxi ride. This last week, I held a Skype presentation skills coaching session for a senior executive at a major global corporation. Because of his position, he’s an exceptionally busy …
Communication, Creativity, & Customer Service – Let Them Have it Their Way Read More »
On Super Bowl Sunday here, I’m thinking about what really lasts in any of our lives. In every profession, there’s a Holy Grail that we hold out as the exemplar of success. For the film world, it’s winning an Oscar. For athletes, it’s a gold medal at the Olympics. And for actors who do television …
Super Bowl, Success & 2 Seconds of Fame – Finding Meaning in Your Work Read More »
This past weekend, three of my closest friends and I had a mini reunion. We all live in different locations now, but we share a 30 year history, and having gone to both high school and college together, the bonds are intense, multi-layered, and packed with stories. It was a weekend of hilarity and laughter …
Connection, Communication and Close Friends – Nothing Beats Live and In Person Read More »
These last few days I’ve been in back to back settings with corporate senior executives and with Hollywood writers, directors and producers. What I love about moving between these two seemingly disparate worlds is uncovering the common threads that they each share. One thread that always becomes readily apparent is the passion that drives performance. …
“Your gifts will bring you home.” It’s an extraordinary line… and it’s a line my mother quoted to me years ago when I was lost in my career, unsure of which direction to pursue. Although my mother was not religious, she had great appreciation for all religions, and she mentioned that this particular line came …
Inspiration & Intuition – Finding your Path in Life & Leaving a Legacy Read More »
What are the places and activities that bring you the most creative JUICE? For me, it’s the empty dance studio at the gym. It’s partly where I work out, partly where I day dream, partly where I create. When I’m not on the road, with a client or in my office, I’m often in either …
Creativity and Inspiration – Pre-Production & Prep Read More »
