April 2018

Carving out meaning

My blog this month compares the experience of writing a play (my latest, It's My Party! had a recent premiere) and writing a speech. 

Tips you can use!

This month I am redirecting your attention to Tips from the archives that are every bit as useful today as they were in May 2013.

Mark your calendar for the world premiere of  

How's that Workin' out for Ya?
four subversive comedies by women 

Presented by Pipeline Playwrights as part of the Capital Fringe Festival

Arena Stage

July 17th @ 6:00 p.m./July 18th @ 8:15 p.m.

July 22nd @ 3:45 p.m./July 26th @ 8:15 p.m./July 28th @t 4:00 p.m.

more info coming! Check out Pipeline's Facebook page or website

March 2018

Rethinking thinking

I travelled to London last month after I sent out my newsletter. I went to exhibits in museuem and other places here, here, and here, visited old churches, and of course, attended the theatre! My favorite was a production of Julius Caesar that led me to some pretty interesting observations about authenticity in communications, which I share in this month's blog. Have a look.

Tips you can use! 

This month I am redirecting your attention to Tips from the archives that are every bit as useful today as they were in March 2015.

...and don't forget!
You're invited to
a stage reading
of my newest play,
It's My Party!
March 26th
info here.

February 2018

It's not just the notes!

Read this month's blog to see what the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (pictured here rehearsing at Carnegie Hall) can teach us about communicating effectively without any words!

Join me for upcoming events in March:

Communications Skills One-Day Blitz! on March 5th, info here.

Staged Reading of my newest play, It's My Party!, on March 26th, info here.  

Tips you can use!

 

Yes, they are looking at you!

Maintain your centered and grounded "leadership persona" when you get offstage. Even if you return to the audience, active listening and attentiveness reinforce your credibility and authority.

Can the uptalk

It's time for this annoying habit to go away! Aside from being incredibly grating to the ear, it's hard to take someone seriously who can't even make a declarative statement.

Practice with a stopwatch 

Whether you're putting together a keynote, panel presentation, or status update, find out how much time you have. Plan accordingly, but don't rely on the old "words-per-minute" formula. Delivery speed varies greatly, even for the same speaker in different situations. The only way to avoid running over is to practice your speech and time it. Do that and everybody's happy