by M Gelnaw | Sep 30, 2012
Step 1 Figure out where the waves are breaking and position yourself slightly beyond them. Step 2 Swim in the same direction as an approaching wave so that the wave overtakes you just before it breaks. Freestyle (crawl) is the best stroke for this. Step 3 Decide which...
by M Gelnaw | Sep 25, 2012
Notes from an interview (2003) with Patsy Rodenburg on NPR’s “Fresh Air” about your Voice (Author of the book, “An Actor Speaks: Voice & the Performer” and 7 others) When you are nervous or self-conscious, it can affect your voice. When we get nervous we tend to...
by M Gelnaw | Sep 24, 2012
There are those leaders who speak and people assume absolute authority. They resonate; they hold attention and they get listened to. An authentic, strong, resonant and powerful voice is possible in everyone. Whether you are a market leader, a company, division or team...
by M Gelnaw | Sep 14, 2012
Here is advice from Jack Welch:* “Every time I speak to a group, I get asked about leadership. Mainly, people want to know how I feel about that age-old question: Are leaders born or made? And I always answer the same way: Who knows?” “What I do know is...
by M Gelnaw | Sep 11, 2012
Some years ago, I polled colleagues of mine for an informal survey on What is a Thought Leader? I was gathering this information because coaching clients of mine were asking me to help them be regarded as a thought leader. My role was to make certain that they looked...
