Acting, Public Speaking & Presence Training

We all need a voice. And presence. On our Hero’s Journey we need to fill the space we are moving through with commitment, courage and expansiveness. We need to declare unapologetically, “This is my time and this is my space.” In doing so, we also give others permission to do the same.

As your guide, I free you up from what makes you hide or make yourself small. I help you find your truth and express it clearly and charismatically. I help you reclaim your right to matter, realize your dreams, and share your unique point of view.

In this photo, yes, we see the clouds. And we see the light boldly break through. That light is yours to shine!

In my book Acting Lessons for Living: Play the Scenes of your Life with Intention, Presence and Pure Potential, I blend the Actor’s world with the Hero’s Journey and the wisdom of the Enneagram. I describe us all as Human Actors. I agree with Shakespeare-“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” I teach everyone I work with, whether C-suite executive, Ted Talk presenter, classroom teacher, or actor the very same things.

On my own Hero’s journey, I have been a prominent acting teacher and public speaking coach for decades, participating in the U.S. artistic community as actor, master class teacher, director, and writer. I have had the honor to work at such theatres in Chicago as Steppenwolf, Goodman, Court, Victory Gardens, and Apollo. I have been fortunate to work extensively on-camera in film and television, and in voice-over. Besides teaching at universities and professional actor’s training centers, I have conducted workshops internationally. I draw my innovative approach from body-centered psychotherapy, the Enneagram, Gestalt, Feldenkrais and Alexander techniques, hypnotherapy, trauma work and energy modalities.