Performers on the Rise

Have your heart set on a goal, but not quite sure how to turn that dream into reality? Or better yet, are you frustrated that you haven't been able to achieve your goal yet? The key ingredients you're missing in your journey toward personal success are imagery & visualization. Research shows that imagining our best selves or even a specific routine can be an effective way to engage in behavior cha...

Have you ever gotten so frustrated watching your peers learn a skill quicker than you? It almost seems like it comes naturally to them, all while you're struggling to put the pieces together. This experience is more common than you think. In this podcast, I walk through 6 steps that will help you learn skills and routines in a more effective and efficient way. Apply these 6 steps to your training...

Fortunately and unfortunately, the time has come to end your relationship with perfectionism. Perfectionism has a mighty hold on our potential as performers and once we are able to be set free, a multitude of opportunities come flooding in. In this episode, I walk you through 4 steps that will help you let go of the old, and bring in the new. Tune in to learn: The two different types of perfection...

I'm so pleased to share my first podcast interview with Jenna Leigh Miller. Jenna is an actor based in NYC, CEO of Problems Solved by Jenna, and overall an absolute gem of a human. In this podcast, we discuss several mindset-based techniques that allow you to be your most authentic and whole self while pursuing your dreams. Tune in to learn: What it means to have "financial freedom" as a performer...

Self-talk is by far the most intuitive thing we do as humans. Lucky for us, it also happens to be a skill set that can be strengthened using psychological tools. The way that we talk to ourselves has a direct influence on our outlook and performance, which makes it one of the most significant mental skills. Self-talk allows us to adjust our overall outlook and concept in life, relationships, and b...

Ever gotten a piece of feedback that was hard to swallow? Even worse, have you ever gotten unsolicited advice that threw you for a limb? In the world of performance, feedback is an integral part of the learning process. The help and perspective of others allow us to grow in our journey AND I also want to normalize the fact that it can be difficult to navigate and can take a hit to your self-esteem...

Ever told yourself, "I just wouldn't know what to do with myself if I took a break from performing/training..." This might seem like a harmless statement. I mean, after all, it shows your dedication and commitment, right? Yes, AND there's an abundance of benefits to be discovered when you do decide to step away for a bit. This does not mean you'll have to make up for lost time and it does not mean...

Oh, auditions. They are inevitable in the performance world! But they don't have to be dreaded or daunting as people make them out to be. 90% of it is how you show up and respond to what's in your control aka CONFIDENCE. In this episode, we'll explore mindsets and tips to help you get through your next audition with a new sense of accomplishment and self-trust that will speak for itself! Tune in t...

Are you working hard or hardly working? This is a question I ask myself on a daily basis. It really gets to the point - are you doing what's productive in helping you reach your goals, or are you aimlessly filling your schedule to seem as though you're "busy"? This can be tricky to navigate as a performer. We have what I call the "yes syndrome" where we feel inclined to accept every offer or oppor...

Confession - I had a difficult time integrating goal setting into my performance and professional career. Every time I tried it, something unexpected happened and I either wasn't able to reach the goal or it was taking longer than expected. As a performer, I'm sure you can relate. There are so many things that happen unexpectedly that are out of our control and that have the potential to take us o...

It's no secret that performers have an intimate experience with rejection - whether it's getting a "no" after a call-back, not getting a role in the company, or not getting a response back at all. No matter how many times it happens, this process can be disappointing and disheartening, but I'm here to reassure you that it doesn't have to stop there. The way that you respond to rejection is transfo...