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On a road trip last month I learned about three simple steps to activate LOA. The trip led us to see Esther Hicks in Fort Lauderdale. For those of you that don’t know who Esther (Abraham) are you can learn about them at www.Abraham-Hicks.com. The workshop is held in a question and answer format. At the …

  In my last post I discussed why it’s a bad idea to script your presentation because the way we speak is very different from the way we write.  You can read the post HERE. It’s a quick read. I did get some feedback on that post. Most revolved around step 1: Record Yourself | …

Writing and talking are two completely different skills. When you feel nervous about presenting, you may want to make yourself feel better by writing out everything you’re going to say. Sounds like a good idea, I know. Unfortunately, it’s not. The main reason is because the way we talk is very different from the way we …

Performance anxiety aka stage fright is something I know very well. For many years my stomach would clench whenever the spotlight turned to me. After getting a handle on my own fear, I now help clients learn to communicate effectively when all eyes are on them. Facing fear is tough and you can tell yourself …

When things are going well it’s easy to be perky, positive and forward moving. However, as we all know life isn’t easy. Things go south. We feel pain People we love get sick People we love die or leave We lose jobs, pets, money And for some of us, the news isn’t helping The life …

When I was studying voiceover, I took a number of improv classes. They were a lot of fun even with my horrible stage fright. All was fine, until one day we got a sign-up for a 2-day musical improv class. Hmm, how bad could it be? It was just one weekend. To this day, it’s …

It’s Time For Your Close-Up! Many years ago, I was taking an on-camera class as a compliment to my voiceover training.  What you learn when you train as a voiceover actor is that agents don’t just want a one-stop shop. They really want someone that can do voiceover, print and on-camera work. So even if …

“Anger, without exit, is poison.” ~ Mary D. Unfortunately it’s been another tragic week. So much has been written, posted, discussed on the topic of gun violence and yet it continues to happen. If you’re feeling depressed, overwhelmed, consumed with rage, or all of the above, you may need a way to process and articulate …

As you know, the holidays are full of parties and family/friend get-togethers. But sometimes just the thought of starting a conversation with new people can make me want to head straight for the bar and the nearest wall (preferably by an exit). I used to think that I was the only one that found small talk anxiety …

Have you seen the book “Eat This, Not That”? The book has pictures that show you how to swap out high calorie food choices for foods that taste similar but are way lower in calories. An easy way to still eat the types of foods you like without the excess calories. Learning to change your thoughts …