by Martha Gelnaw | Jul 19, 2024
Every improviser has a process — and at the very critical points, they ditch it and follow their gut. Improvisation is thought to be one of the most frightening gigs around yet is exhilarating once mastered. When in performance, improvisers in front of an...
by Martha Gelnaw | Jul 18, 2024
There was this time when I was in a coaching session with a woman who declared that she wanted ”to be the anchor in the room” – in the situations she is in. Instantly, I had a vision of what that might be like and I shared it with her. Picture a Tug-O-War Game. The...
by Martha Gelnaw | Jun 7, 2024
Today, our world holds a deep need for social transformation. Many of us are leading or innovating broad cultural shifts for this transformation. Our work is to build trust in our understanding and to create confidence in our listener’s knowledge so that they will...
by Martha Gelnaw | Jun 5, 2024
I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to a workshop at a preeminent downtown theater in New York City. The Critical Response feedback process by Liz Lerman was being taught by none other than Liz Lerman herself. I had heard of this process through playwriting...
by Martha Gelnaw | Dec 12, 2023
Our moods and emotions affect our actions and results. Our emotional skills shape our results… and our value, satisfaction, & meaning in life. They are the foundation of our impact in leadership, teamwork, and relationships. How do we deal with resentment?...
