How a Pre-Film Meeting Will Elevate Your Corporate Video Performance
In a perfect world, the leaders I make films for would all be trained on-camera professionals with a flexible schedule and lots of time for shooting. Of course, this is rarely[..]
Teleprompters – Making the Most of a Necessary Evil
Teleprompters can be great when newscasters need to nail facts during a live broadcast. But they are trained media professionals who learn how to sound natural while reading a[..]
The three kinds of performance intelligence: mind, body, and emotion
Every week, I work out with my trainer Joe Farese. Joe is an exercise coach, who also happens to be an award-winning amateur body builder. While I’m not looking to bulk up m[..]
The Impact of Preparation on your Video Appearance
When clients take our advice and put time into practicing and preparing for the camera, something magical happens. Because they have learned and absorbed all the key points th[..]
Why CEOs should steal techniques from actors
Amateurs borrow, experts steal. To get great results from your video performances, steal the techniques actors use to come alive on screen. Executives shouldn’t become actor[..]
Executives Speaking on Camera, Beware of Media Training
I’ve met hundreds of CEOs and leaders in my career, and most of them are dynamic type-A people. They have no problem standing in front of a crowd and delivering a captivatin[..]
How Nervous CEOs Sell Charisma on Camera
Charisma is not some mysterious force that you’re either born with or not. Charisma is a skill you can learn without becoming an extrovert or changing your personality. Afte[..]
Taming Your Inner Critic: Improving Yourself On-Camera
The most effective leaders have the special skill of turning their mistakes into opportunities to improve. But for many leaders, appearing on camera is a new and daunting chal[..]
The Intangible Elements of an Effective Video
The tangible elements of creating a great corporate video are straightforward: a talented crew, high quality equipment, a carefully selected location. The intangible elements [..]
