Archive for July, 2009

Handling the Panic of Change

 
 
I write to remind myself of the mystery of life and the importance of surrendering to the support that God provides in moments when life seems scary.  Self-expression through writing, movement and sound are ways that I handle the panic when things are coming undone.  I am writing this article for myself and to share [...]

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Lessons from a Street Fighter

 
Everyday about 5 pm, I drive past a street fighter at the corner of Westheimer and Shadowbriar.  Really!  A street fighter!  For at least a year, I have seen this man, maybe 30 years old, dressed in fight gear, hat, gloves, armbands, shorts.  He dances on the corner, fighting with an invisible opponent.  Once I [...]

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New Stage Fright & Fear of Public Speaking Book is Available

 
When one journey ends, another begins.  But sometimes, maybe, you have to wait to see the next path.
A little over 20 years ago, I started the journey of learning to transform stage fright and fear of public speaking so that I and others could connect with the power of presence when speaking or performing to [...]

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Taylor Swift – Transparency is a Key to Taylor’s Success

 
 
Recently, I was fascinated by an NBC Dateline documentary spotlighting the singing star, Taylor Swift.  What compelled me to pay attention and watch the whole hour twice was the authenticity from which this dynamo of a performer and businesswoman lives her life and runs her productions.
 
At 19 years of age, she runs the whole show; [...]

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