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Here's what Niecy Nash-Betts did *wrong in her Emmy acceptance speech... NOTHING. She did absolutely nothing wrong. She won for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series for her role as Glenda Cleveland in the Netflix series “Dahmer.” And her acceptance speech is a masterclass in self-love, authenticity, social awareness, and relatability. 🌟 Authenticity: "I’m a winner, baby! Thank you, Ryan Murphy, for seeing me. Evan Peters, I love you. Netflix. Every single person who voted for me, thank you. And my better half, who picked me up when I was gutted from this work, thank you." ❤️ Self-love: “And you know who I want to thank? I want to thank me. For believing in me and doing what they said I could not do. And I want to say to myself, in front of all you beautiful people, ‘go on girl wit’ yo bad self!’ You did that!" ⚖ Social awareness: "Finally, I accept this award on behalf of every Black and brown woman who has gone unheard yet over-policed, like Glenda Cleveland, like Sandra Bland, like Breonna Taylor. As an artist, my job is to speak truth to power and baby, I’m gon’ do it till the day I die." 😁 Relatability: "Momma, I won!” Mrs. Nash-Betts kept it concise, sweet, and meaningful. Take note as you prepare for your next keynote. Scroll to the 2:30 mark! #publicspeaking #speechwriting

"I have to be an actor to have great speech delivery skills!" a client said to me during a session. No, you don’t have to be an actor to have great delivery skills or to draw people in when telling a story. You can vary your tone, volume, and rate of speaking, and use purposeful pauses without feeling like you are on Broadway performing in a show. Emotions naturally bring about some of the most engaging moments in delivery. Leave the performances to the actors and focus on the journey of your story and the emotional journey. #storytelling #presentationskills #leadershippresence

🌟🎭 Acting Lesson: The Key to Preparation 🎭🌟 Dear aspiring actors and actresses, Today, let's dive into the art of preparing for a role, a crucial aspect of acting that shapes the depth and authenticity of every performance. As talent managers at Elevate Management, we believe in the vital importance of this fundamental step. The first golden rule? 📚 Research. Immerse yourself in your character's world, explore their motivations, fears, deepest desires. Understand their history, context, psychology. The more you know, the more you can bring to life a rich and nuanced character. Next, personal investment. 💪 Fully embrace the emotion, challenges, and triumphs of your character. Walk in their shoes, feel what they feel, live what they live. It is in this total immersion that the magic of authentic acting is born. Remember: preparation is the key that unlocks the door to memorable performances. 🎥 Whether on stage, on screen, or elsewhere, invest fully in each role and let your passion shine through your art. Let's continue to inspire each other and elevate our talents to new heights! 🚀 #Acting #Art #Preparation #RolePreparation #ElevateManagement #Passion #Authenticity

In my latest Op-Ed, I write on the importance of authentic cultural representation and how embracing it boosted the careers of actress Lupita Nyong'o and songstress Tyla. https://lnkd.in/d5vJz24c

A lot's been happening lately, internally and externally. My writing was put on hold for longer than I wanted to but here I am finally trying to get back into it. Just posted my first blog post in more than 2 months. If you enjoy watching Korean dramas just like me, check out My Top 5 Dramas of 2023. #blogwriting #blogging #blogpost #blogger #kdramas #koreandramas #drama #entertainment #entertainmentnews

its important that facial expressions match your dialogue expressions but at a higher level it's an art to detach your facial expressions from your vocal expression (much difficult and very fine art).. here is an beautiful example

Ever since I was a little girl, I was fascinated with #narrators in movies. Actors were cool, but narrators? They were demigods in my ears. 🙇🏻♀️ In most cases I wasn’t able to see their faces, but their voice, tone, eloquence, accent, emotion painted admirable portraits in my head 🎞️ Perhaps I should have known then that I was bound to become an internal communicator. We pretty much have the same job 😁 My favorite narrators from my childhood were Eric Idle in Ella the Enchanted (2004), Danny DeVito in Matilda (1996), Sebastian Cabot in Winnie the Pooh (1966-1977), and David Ogden Stiers in Beauty and the Beast (1991). They’re still top four in my heart. Growing up, the list expanded with Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young in Desperate Housewives (2004-2012), Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway in the Great Gatsby (2013), Richard Basehart as Ishmael in Moby Dick (1956), Kristen Bell as the Gossip Girl (2007-2012), Penn Badgely as Joe Goldberg in You (2018-2023), and Dame Julie Andrews in Bridgerton (2020-2024). Believe it or not, I think so often of these narrators in my work as a(n internal) communicator. Do I sound as compelling, inviting, easy to grasp as them? How would they word/voice this story? 📖 Whenever I struggle to find my inner voice, I take a look at this podcast setup at the office (pun-intended). I may not have my ultimate dream job of being a movie narrator, a #storyteller of fairy tales, but I got the next best thing (I think). At the end, facts or fiction, stories are still stories — a series of events getting to live through time and people knowing them. 🤔 #InternalCommunicators, do you have any narrators from films that you take inspiration from? Likewise, if you’re reading this and you’re not working in communications, what #cinematic storytellers have lingered in your mind? (for research purposes!)

🌟 You Don’t Have to Choose! 🌟 This is a topic near and dear to my heart: My Real Actors Lab student Luiza Maddalozzo who Zooms into class from Austria, feels pressure from friends and family to choose between acting and her other passions. 🎬✨ The need to choose between acting and other pursuits is simply an unfounded myth. Pursuing other interests only enhances your acting and overall life. I thrived in my acting career while owning & operating FOUR restaurants. Also, most of my early acting credits came from people I waited on at Campanile restaurant, where I also got to work with/for the amazing Nancy Silverton. I reference Sam Valentine in this clip, she is the face of One Broke Actress, a successful podcast and brand. She skillfully balances entrepreneurship and acting, and her acting career is soaring because of it! 🚀💪 Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to choose between following your dreams and "getting a real job." Then watch your passion and side hustle flourish together! I would love to hear your side hustle stories in the comments and how they enhance your hopes and dreams if you feel inclined to share. 🌟 #ActingCoach #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #SuccessStories #AdriaTennorCoaching #ActorLife #LinkedInLearning

🔝🔝To me, it's fascinating to read or watch accomplished professionals talking 🎤 about their craft. From such confessions (books, written articles, or TV shows) I can extract useful things even if I'm not active in the same field as the speaker. 🥇 Well, one of the most interesting interviews I've read in recent years was the one given by a brilliant actor for The Talks website. In this interview, the real subjects are not just acting, cinema or theater but also #vocation, #perseverance, #HR and your everyday job. 👇👀 So, Ladies and Gentlemen: Mr. Christoph Waltz!

Crafting a compelling pitch is a lot like building a great comedy routine: hit hard, hit fast, know your direction, and keep your audience hooked. Roy Wood Jr., the acclaimed actor, writer, and comedian, shared his insights on creating a powerful standup routine, and the parallels to delivering a strong business pitch were striking. How do you capture and hold your audience's attention? Whether you’re aiming for laughs , closing a deal – or both – the principles are remarkably similar. How do you get your audience's attention and keep them engaged in your story? Drop your thoughts below! #CreativeCareers #Pitching #Storytelling #CreativeWriting