What You Can Learn from Actors About Being Powerful on Zoom Calls with Billie Shepard

Feeling nervous about that presentation you are about to make over zoom or a Teams call?

Learn how to give clear, confident presentations with tips from professional actor and coach Billie Shepard.

Billie Shepard delivers a coaching experience that transforms how business people communicate. She has been a professional actor and coach for over forty years. She has produced guest-artist workshops which include Academy Award winner Alan Arkin. Billie founded Billie Shepard & Associates, leveraging her acting experience and unique training methods into the business arena; transforming corporate speakers into influential leaders.

Discover how to improve your clarity and intentions without fear and stress.

What you will learn from this episode:

● Find out how you can apply acting tips to prepare for your presentation or meeting

● Discover the importance of present moment awareness especially if there’s a sudden change

● Learn the four things you should do before getting onto any video conference

“The more specific you can make your intention at work, and the more you can connect it to a strong feeling, you'll have no fear.”

- Billie Shepard

Valuable Free Resource:

● How to become more present and enhance your virtual presentation skills without stress and presentation anxiety: http://www.billieshepard.com/

Topics Covered:

02:06 - From acting to business: Billie shares how she founded her business revolving around her acting experience

05:38 - Interacting Online: Billie talks about how can you become more present over Zoom

07:07 - Present Moment Awareness: How to become present at the moment especially if there's a sudden shift or change

08:15 - The First Component: Billie gives a guide on how to do “quickie breathing”

10:06 - The Second Component: Billie shares the importance of vocal exercises, whether you’re an actor or an entrepreneur

12:22 - The Third Component: What role does improvisation play in being present

16:52 - The Fourth Component: Billie explains the powerful effect of getting clear on your intention beforehand

18:16 - What can having intention look like in a business Zoom meeting?

25:12 - Billie’s power tip for you: If you're on camera, and you're using slides, look for a place that really means something to you that you really either like the information, or you're excited about getting people on board or something and drop the slides, and look right into the green light of your computer. That's home.

26:21 - Fear is stupid: Billie shares why you should never be afraid of taking risks as a woman leader

Key Takeaways:

“Acting is acting. You've got to get in the present moment and be authentic at that moment.” -Billie Shepard

“One recognizes that when he or she is present, they're listening carefully to what the other person is saying. Their mind isn't thinking of what they're going to say or they'll respond.” -Billie Shepard

“The honor that one gives to a listener, and a speaker, by really hearing them is really a valuable thing for a leader to be able to do. Actually, listen and hear and digest what that speaker is saying. And then observing what that listener is doing when we're speaking as a leader.” -Billie Shepard

Ways to Connect with Billie Shepard:

● Website: http://www.billieshepard.com/

● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billie-shepard-59b3534/

● Book: https://www.amazon.com/Billie-Shepard-Presentation-Method-Relationships-ebook/dp/B084WZZMNM/

Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown:

● Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com/

● Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides

● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd/