September 2018

Back in the Big Apple!

My blog this month catches you up a bit on what I have been doing since I moved to Brooklyn in August--aside from unpacking (which I am assured will come to an end eventually!): lots of walking and listening and learning!

In other news...

In July my short play In the Ladies' had its world premiere at Arena Stage as part of the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, D.C. It was one of one-acts in How's That Workin' Out For Ya?, an evening of subversive comedy presented by Pipeline Playwrights. We sold out each show and had a great time!

We're planning more readings and productions of new plays in the coming year. If you're not on Pipeline Playwright's e-mailing list, and would like to be, send me an e-mail. I'll be sure we add you!

June 2018

Sage advice takes center stage

This month I blog about the fact that useful advice can be found where you least expect it: a Broadway musical set in forgotten Israeli backwater, for example!In The Band's Visit the messages are powerful and the music sublime; listen to the cast recording—you won't regret it!

In other news...

This summer (mid-August, actually) I am moving with my family to New York. When my husband and I moved to Arlington, Virginia from Brooklyn 26 years ago, we hoped someday we might head back.  We were given an opportunity to return, and we're taking it!

I plan to come back to the DC area to run workshops, as well as half-day and whole-day coaching sessions. And in-person, individual client session whenever it's feasible. The bulk of individual sessions will shift to the video chat platform, which I am already successfully using. So local clients needn't worry: I'll be just a screen away!

I am so grateful to all who have recommended me to friends and colleagues over the years. And I hope you will introduce me to any contacts in the New York/New Jersey area who could benefit from my coaching or training.

...and be sure to join me for 

How's that Workin' out for Ya?
four subversive comedies by women
including my new one-act In the Ladies'

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

May 2018

Use the right tools

This month I was reminded of the neccesitity of having the correct tools to get the job done. Read my blog to find out why this isn't just for home improvement, but for speakers too.  

Tips you can use!

(Some favorites from my archives...)

  

Ditch the jargon

. . .always, especially when you network. If people can't understand what you do, no matter how impressive you think your title is, they probably won't remember you. Remember, the purpose of networking is not to impress, but to connect.

Make your point

Be sure to get your talking points and stories out there in interviews, even if they're not directly asked for. Find a way to artfully insert them, so you can ensure you are on message, in control, and saying what you need to say.

Notes to self 

Feel free to pepper your pages with emoticons or doodles that might help you to remember what you're actuallyfeelingabout your topic. If you want to connect with the audience you first have to connect with your ownemotions, so use notes to remind you to do that.