I just returned from the Freedom and Focus Conference in London. The conference is a gathering of teachers and practitioners of Fitzmaurice Voicework which has a powerful influence on the way I teach functional voice During one of the sessions,…
I fell today. I tripped on an oddly designed sidewalk (a complete safety hazard, Boston!) and epicly sprained my ankle as I was thrown forward like a bird failing to attain flight. To say that it lacked grace is a…
Okay, I am not insinuating anyone attempt to get their leg up by their ear. Been there, it sucked (even after lots of ballet). I do think that we spend too much time with both legs on the ground and…
Last night, I attended Conversations among Women hosted by Big Sister Association of Greater Boston. It was truly an inspiring evening which had me thinking long into the night. At the center of my musings was the concept of building coalitions.…
This morning I encountered 4 separate articles citing practice as a panacea. I have to admit, I find the pronouncements maddening and I love to practice. The reason I am bothered is that none of these articles, none of them,…
Countless hours, and dollars, are spent on communication. We need to be heard and understood. This is true in human personal relations and in professional life. In fact, all of our relationships are built upon communication, it is at the…
I was at a networking breakfast last week where, as you do, I was giving my elevator pitch and starting conversations with strangers. This morning, in particular, I noted how many people associate voice production with "good" posture. I can see…
I am an archer. A novice archer to be specific and I love this time in a courtship. Archery is curiosity, and experiment, trust, and failure. In short, my favorite things to explore. This past weekend, I shot (in…