Life's a Stage w/ Billie Shepard

Billie Shepard has been a professional actor and coach for over forty years. Through Billie Shepard & Associates, she leverages her acting experience and unique training methods to transform corporate speakers into influential leaders. This includes both in-person and virtual presentation skills, both of which are crucial in today’s business environment. She presents her methods in her book The Billie Shepard Presentation Method.Mentioned in this Episode:Film: ZuluNew Zealand Rugby Pregame HakaTony Robbins’ Priming RoutineTime Codes:(2:29) - What makes a good actor?(6:22) - How do you define intention?(11:13) - How do you coach business people to set their intentions?(20:19) - What’s the difference between being honest and truthful?(24:18) - How do you coach people to find the right energy for a presentation?(28:35) - What are the simplest exercises someone can do to get their body engaged without drawing too much attention to themselves?(36:27) - How do improv skills relate to business presentations?(44:12) - When you think about your work, what are you sick of talking about?(45:26) - What aren’t people paying enough attention to?(45:57) - What is the purpose of business?(47:58) - Where is the best place for people to find and engage with you?