Performance Studio

 
 
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Coaching for Performance & Public Speaking

Public speaking can be one of the most anxiety provoking activities, especially for those who feel ill prepared or overwhelmed by the task. When the pressure is on and emotions run high, having clarity about your message, delivering it effectively, and being able to inspire your audience, are all crucial in communicating powerfully and memorably.

Whether speaking with a friend or colleague, addressing a small group, or presenting to a large audience, the best communication is based on creating trust. I offer a comprehensive approach to Performance Coaching for anyone who is seeking to improve their authentic communication skills and build self-confidence.  

Through my many years of public performance, both singing or speaking, I have identified three major core components of public speaking that are vital in building skill and confidence. First you have to define your message clearly so the information you want to deliver creates a lasting experience for your listener. Second, you must be able to establish a connection and engage your audience, through the use of your body, facial expression, and voice to communicate naturally and effectively. And lastly, you must know how to create and recreate a peak performance state when you perform, that will elicit a powerful and positive emotional response in your audience, so that you can make a meaningful, inspiring, and lasting impression. 

As we work together, I can help you learn, improve, and incorporate performance skills, that allow you to develop a keen awareness of your personal beliefs and true goals. These in turn, help you gain self-knowledge and clarity, resulting in your discovery of an authentic voice. I believe that altogether these elements can make you the most effective communicator you can be.

 

Skills You Will Learn:

  • How to convey a clear & lucid message by creating an inspiring and memorable emotional experience for your listener

  • Knowing how to use your body, eyes, gestures & voice to engage your audience

  • Mastering the art of getting yourself in a peak performance mode to communicate most powerfully

  • How to find your authentic voice in order to connect with your audience genuinely & effectively

  • Vocal projection & using your voice confidently

  • How to explore a new vision for yourself & how this vision can enrich your life

My Qualifications

My experience as an Opera Singer, performer, and voice-over talent give me a unique practical perspective on teaching public speaking. In addition to spending decades performing on stage, I have great experience and knowledge in the most effective ways to use our voices and our bodies in front of an audience.

I have experience as a therapist, using expressive arts healing modalities, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and somatic therapy, that allow me to identify and remove blockages that can hinder our ability to communicate freely. I studied Unified Therapy at the Evolutionary Healing Institute and have found these somatic awareness techniques greatly facilitate understanding of how we connect our minds and bodies in a way that can help overcome anxiety and tension, allowing for renewed confidence.

I have also had the honor to train and work with the Stand & Deliver Consulting Group and led a “Speak to Inspire” workshop there. In addition, I am currently working towards completing my certification in “Executive Coaching.”

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