by captivate | Feb 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Episode #55 Story, Writing, and the Voice Connection w/ Dawn Purcell
Welcome to the show!
I’m really excited about this episode. Wow, did I learn a lot from this weeks guest. I know a lot about voice, I’ve spent 30 years plus working with it/on it but the connection between voice and story is amazing! I know you’re going to want to hear every minute of this episode because it’s packed with wonderful tips about writing and story. I just enjoyed talking with Dawn so much, she’s very smart and super fun (and has a great voice!)
In today’s episode you’ll hear more about:
The connection between voice and story,
The history of story and how it relates to our lives today,
Why journal writing is so important,
Why writing doesn’t have to be a dreaded task,
Fun tips for getting started in writing and more!
Want to make a bigger impact with your voice? Make sure you take a look my upcoming Voice on Video and Live Stream (Voice Technique for Video, Webinar and Speaking Success) challenge and live course! You can find out more here at www.captivatetheroom.com under the work with me tab.
Guest Bio:
Dawn Purcell is a writer of young adult fantasy fiction and is currently working on her first novel. After finally caving into her love of myth, fairytale, and movies, Dawn now helps other creative writers to use these elements to really fuel their creative writing in a process called Mythic Journaling. She also offers Soul Script, a one to one journal coaching program for creative writers, and also intensive journal coaching sessions that are transformative, deep, and suitable for everybody.
She also helps entrepreneurs to write their way to personal and business growth through her ‘Journaling Entrepreneur’ coaching program.
She holds a BS In psychology and has taught the psychology of health and well being for 10 years. She holds a teaching qualification, an MA in Creative Writing and is Certified Journaling Instructor. She lives with her soul mate and has 3 feisty children. Dawn is pretty sure that she is descended from Vikings.
You can read more about Dawn and her work here:
Website:
www.thejournalrevolution.com
On facebook:
For writers:
FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/mythicjournaling
FB page: www.facebook.com/mythicjournaling
For Entrepreneurs:
FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/thejournalingentrepreneur
FB page: www.facebook.com/thejournalingentrepreneur
For more advice on setting up a journal practice and developing the habit, do grab my free guide HERE. (link – http://www.thejournalrevolution.gr8.com)
by captivate | Feb 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Episode #56 What it Takes to be Memorable with Your Audience w/ Davide Di Giorgio
Welcome to the show!
I’m super excited about my guest today! I know you are going to love hearing from him and trust me, you are going to learn so much valuable information about what it takes to be memorable when you speak.
I feel so blessed to have met Davide recently and am so incredibly impressed with his work that I couldn’t wait to share him with you.
In today’s episode here are s a few of the things you’ll learn:
What it takes to be memorable when you speak,
What mistakes speaker’s make,
Why you have a voice and it must be heard,
The truth about using a script,
What the audience needs from you and more!
An episode NOT to be missed by anyone who wants to make a bigger impact in presentations and speeches!
Take a listen to Episode #56 here on Itunes
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Want to make a bigger impact with your voice? I’ll show you how! Don’t miss my live trainings and challenges coming up that will help you make a bigger impact with your voice on video, podcast and live! http://new.captivatetheroom.com
Guest Bio
Davide Di Giorgio has been a theater producer, creator, educator and longtime audacious entrepreneur. His versatile background and flair for connecting big picture mission and vision with unique expression have positioned him as the go-to creative expert for speakers and entrepreneurs who leverage speaking in their business.
From working with speakers to achieve high audience to client conversions, entrepreneurs to maximize their personal brand equity through speaking experiences, to consulting with corporate clients to produce engaging workshops and events, Davide’s rich experience across multiple industries have made him an innovative leader and trailblazer.
Davide takes an unapologetic, creative approach that shatters the mold of following blueprints, formulas, and systems. instead, he uses YOU as the blueprint to create real success; your vision, your mission, and your passion as the foundation for world-class, world changing signature experiences that convert audiences into raving fans, revenue, repeat speaking engagements, and makes you UNFORGETTABLE!
Find out more about Davide at: http://www.davidedigiorgio.com/
To get the Freebie Davide talked about in the show go here: http://www.unforgettabletalks.com
by captivate | Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Episode #52 When Your Voice is Strong and Being Taken the Wrong Way
Welcome to the show!
I’m really thrilled about this episode because it was inspired by a listener’s question. I really love it when I get questions because I’m all about helping you with your particular voice issues.
Today, we are talking about an issue that is a little different than what I’m usually covering so it’s great to address.
What happens when your voice is strong and people don’t like it, are offended by it, think you are too abrupt?
In today’s episode you’ll learn valuable information about:
What to do if your voice is offending others,
What to do if you are being misinterpreted because of the tone of your voice,
What to do about what other’s think about your voice,
The exact reasons people may be thinking what they are thinking,
What to do to fix the issue of being misinterpreted because of your voice.
Take a listen to Episode #55 on Itunes
Take a listen to Episode #55 on Google play
Want to make a bigger impact with your voice? I hope you’ll get on the list to join my new online voice program starting in March! http://new.captivatetheroom.com
by captivate | Feb 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Episode #53 Captivating the Room w/ NYC Casting Director Barbara Barna Abel
Welcome to the show!
I’m so excited about this episode because I just adore my guest today. Don’t miss a minute of this episode because it is packed with fantastic nuggets of voice and speaking advice not just for actors but for speakers and business leaders.
I’ve been following Barbara’s work for some time and I really resonate with the way she teaches and her training and philosophies of what it takes to captivate the room. Barbara is a casting director but she also works with entrepreneurs and business leaders to help them captivate the room in speeches, presentations and in media appearances and video. She’s a seasoned veteran in the field of television and knows what it takes to make an impact on the audience. Today, she is generously sharing her wealth of information with you!
In today’s episode here are a few things you’ll learn about:
What’s important in casting and captivating an audience,
Why it’s so crucial to be the best version of you,
What it takes to make an impact on an audience,
Ways to get better at speaking,
Why it’s essential to relax and more!
You can find out more information about Barbara below. Be on the lookout for her new book, due out in March, it sounds like a fantastic read and not just for actors! The book is: How To Get Your Foot In The Door: Television Hosting and Presenting and will be available on Amazon or Barbara’s website http://www.abelintermedia.com/ Make sure you read more about Barbara and her offerings below.
Take a listen to Episode #54 here on iTunes:
Take a listen to Episode #54 here on Google play:
Want to make a bigger impact with your voice? I’ll show you how! www.captivatetheroom.com
Make sure you check out my free training’s and challenge coming up on sounding better in video and podcast.
Guest Bio
BARBARA BARNA ABEL
Barbara has an eye for talent whether she’s casting or bringing out someone’s best as an on-camera coach and media trainer.
Barbara believes passionately that everyone has a story to tell and is committed to helping clients find their authentic voice. Her clients include television networks, PR firms, athletes, models, celebrity chefs, business executives and young creatives.
As a casting director, Barbara has worked on over 100 unscripted/alternative projects since launching her business in 2001 and among the talent she discovered or gave early breaks to: Adam Richman, Amy Schumer, Bert Kreischer, Carson Kressley, Chrissie Teigen, Clinton Kelly, Jake Tapper, Jeff Probst, Ted Allen, Thom Felicia, Wayne Brady…
Barbara started in entertainment as music director of her college radio station (KSPC, Claremont, CA) and making tea for powerhouse ‘80s musical acts like Culture Club and Human League as the first college intern for Virgin Records UK.
After stints in music management, Barbara gained her comedy chops at APA in Los Angeles working the phones for the legendary and visionary Marty Klein before merging her backgrounds in music and talent at VH1 where she ran the Talent Development department in New York for several years.
Outside of the office, Barbara has raised funds to start five banks through FINCA’s Village Banking program and is a New York City High School mentor with iMentor.
Barbara teaches classes in NYC but is also available for coaching via Skype. You can find out more about her and her work at http://www.abelintermedia.com/
Find Barbara on Twitter @BarbaraBarna
Get Barbara’s E-book 12 Tips for Success on Camera here: http://bit.ly/2fsLHVM
by captivate | Feb 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Episode #51 The Voice is Like a Pendulum, Stop Swinging!
Welcome to the show!
Today I’m talking about the voice and how it’s like a pendulum.
Take a listen to Episode #53 here on Itunes
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Over the last 25 years, as I’ve been coaching voices, I’ve seen this time and time again.
We tend to swing one way and then the other. We are loud and someone criticizes us so we swing to quiet. That’s just one example of what we do with our voice and how we swing.
It’s essential that we stop the swinging and find the balance. I talk about this a little bit in my episode on core 5 but today, I’m stopping the madness.
Find the balance on all fronts and really step into what true voice power is!
Want to learn how to make a bigger impact with your voice? Join me for my upcoming live training workshop online Voice Technique for Video, Webinar and Podcast Success. You can sign up here: http://new.captivatetheroom.com/live-voice-tech/ Get valuable technique to make a bigger impact with your voice and catapult your business!