How to Cultivate the Effective Habits of a Champion
Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character. –T. Alan Armstrong- My accomplished guest today is no stranger to winning events. At the time of this recording, his…
How to Optimize The Creative Mindset Inspired by Monet and Banksy
“Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas.” -Donatella Versace- If you compare two artists as different as Monet and Banksy, it would be no surprise that there would be opposing, conflicting opinions because of their artistic styles. Nonetheless, they are both creative and evoke a variety of emotions from their works. In this session…
Wisdom and Inspiration on Dance at The World Choreography Awards
To create one’s own world takes courage -Georgia O’Keeffe It takes courage to create. It takes courage to be vulnerable, to share your art with the world. Courageous is one word I would easily use to describe the artists in attendance at The World Choreography Awards that took place in December 2021 at The Globe…
How To Effectively Lead Yourself and Others to More Success
“The true mark of a leader is the willingness to stick with a bold course of action — an unconventional business strategy, a unique product-development roadmap, a controversial marketing campaign — even as the rest of the world wonders why you’re not marching in step with the status quo. In other words, real leaders are…
How Watching A Live Performance Can Help You Achieve Your Heart’s Desire
I have attended many live performances in the last few years thanks to podcasting. Not only am I entertained and moved, but I glean many lessons that apply to dance, life and business. The following thoughts are a summary of my experiences at various productions from the last few months. With all of the fantastic…