151 The intersection of leadership skills and performance with Diana Theodores

What makes a great leadership performance? What aspect of leadership is performance? If a great performance that is genuine can inspire us, how can we do more of that as leaders? Diana Theodores is an expert in theatre skills for business. She shares what she believes is the natural intersection of performance skills and leadership in this deep dive interview. 👉🏼 Want to share your experience? Ask a question? Share a resource? Jump on our podcast Facebook page here. Why you should listen: Discover specific theatre practices that liberate your authentic voice Learn how the simple steps of being intentional and acting allow us to become what we practice, well before we have belief Why being authentic is not who you are habitually, but the full expression of all aspects and all roles of yourself We explore: The need to show up as leaders because, "the show must go on" Presence is another quality you bring to each interaction, not just your reputation Pitfalls of performance that cost us connection and impact *** SHOWNOTES: https://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/dianatheodores About Diana: Diana Theodores is an international performance coach, speaker, and author of Performing as You: How to have an authentic impact in every role you play. As Director of Theatre 4 Business, Diana applies her years of experience in professional dance, theatre directing and writing on the arts, to the principles of 'great performance' on the business stage. Working with clients worldwide across diverse industries, from energy to entertainment, sports to finance, and retail to government, her dynamic and embodied approach has offered a transformational experience to thousands of men and women, connecting them with their unique voice, presence and authentic impact. Connect with her on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/d1ana Visit her website: www.theatre4business.com *** Related Episodes: E146 - Uncertainty in Coronavirus: Create a new normal with Barry Pogorel E39 - How to develop a collaborative leadership style - Interview with Simon Dowling E28 - Storytelling with Gabrielle Dolan *** About your podcast host, Zoë Routh: Zoë Routh is one of Australia's leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights us up. She works with the growers, makers, builders to make people stuff fun and practical. Zoë is the author of four books: Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact,  Moments - Leadership when it matters most, Loyalty - Stop unwanted stuff turnover, boost engagement, and build lifelong advocates, and People Stuff - Beyond Personalities: An advanced handbook for leadership. People Stuff was awarded Book of the Year 2020 by the Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards. Zoë is also the producer of The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast. www.zoerouth.com