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Charisma is making the shift from the intent to know to the intent to learn.
The distinction between the intent to know and the intent to learn is the intent to know comes from the part of me that wants to know what to do and how to do it “right” in order to have control over getting attention, approval and so on. The intent to learn means...
When in doubt, breathe out
When you want to release stress, calm nerves, overcome "stage fright", give power to your voice, or regain your center. Breathe. There is no greater advantage to you than that of your breath Exhalation: An Exercise Sit upright in a chair. Rest your hands...
How to Body Surf
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...
Speaking is a physical process
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...
Your Voice to Greater Presence
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...
The Four E’s – are leaders born or made?
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 what leaders...
