Claire Cahill’s Post

10 Lessons from The Greatest Night in Pop 1) It is ok to take inspiration from another idea (“We are the World” was inspired by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?”) 2) Purpose can buy what money cannot - how much would it cost to have all those talents together? 3) A short (but fair) deadline helps put the pressure that unlocks brilliant work. 4) A great idea cannot be created by a committee. 5) Different voices - literally or metaphorically - can get you to a richer execution. 6) A highly respected creative leader is a key component (Quincy Jones = God). 7) Collaboration isn’t for everyone - not for Prince, i.e. 8) Production should be as creative as the idea that will be produced (taking advantage of the fact that all these stars would be in LA for the AMA’s was genius). 9) Creativity can make the world a better place. 10) "Check your Egos at the door". Always. What else? 

Get Up & Get It! 💪 Everyone has moments or days where they just want to pack it all in. But successful people recognize the need to just get back up and get to it. They do not let road bumps become road barriers. In my CEO Peer Group, we understand that things happen which may slow us down, but they do not need to stop us. We focus on moving forward through these times. Here's a simple song that demonstrates the point: https://lnkd.in/gF8FsQPx Let's keep pushing forward and achieving our goals! 💼🚀 #motivation #successmindset #nevergiveup

The other day, I was reading an interesting article written by a journalist who had followed Bruce Springsteen on tour. The journalist explained that, before going on stage one day, the artist had said to him: “When I'm about to go on stage, my palms are sweaty, my heart is racing, I can hear the impatient crowd... and I know I'm going to give the best concert of my life!" These words reminded me of a story I'd read several years earlier and researched at the time. An artist was paralyzed by the idea of going on stage. It was this insurmountable fear of the stage that drove her to end her career. She explained her abandonment in the following way: “When I'm about to go on stage, my palms get sweaty, my heart is racing, I can hear the impatient crowd... and then I feel paralyzed, unable to go on stage, so we have to cancel the concert." Same symptoms. Different interpretations. What about YOU? Before an important presentation, before meeting a major client, when your hands are sweaty and your heart is racing, are you going to cancel the concert or give your best performance? #thought #coach #coaching #executivecoaching #results #performance #stress #fear #motivation #drive #3P #executive #leadership #yourtime #development #decision #best #excel

When your product is perfect, don't stop. Always look for something to do better. When I started The Speakers Collaborative, The venue we chose was a small restored arthouse theater. 2 weeks before the event, they installed a new, fixed screen. ❌ It cut the stage in half, ❌ eliminated the scrim. ❌ Took away the lighting. The event went perfectly. - The audience was in awe. - - The speakers were amazing. - - - The video quality and sound were top notch. But when I got the footage back, the setting bothered me to no end. So I now include in my site selection proper staging and lighting. and include in my contract that no modifications can be made absent approval. Even though the previous reels can be used to promote our work, what I give my speakers must be top notch. Always look for improvements. Perfection isn't a thing, but plussing up is. Cody Hand PS - do you want the highest quality content to market yourself, where you have been coached and polished, put on stage before a live audience, and given everything you need to uncover your shine? Join one of my cohorts TODAY. #publicspeaking #speakercoach #perfection #leadership

5 steps for effective rehearsals.

Today in my #GlobalLeadership class, I went on a field trip. My second stop was at the Black Box Improv Theater that is located in Dayton. Bryan Lakatos presented the importance of #improv and how I incorporate it in my daily life. During the presentation, I learned quite a bit about improv. One thing is that I use improv everyday of my life without even knowing. For example, during #conversations with other people. Those conversations happen because me or someone else improvise a conversation starter. Improv and #communication are linked together due to that. Another aspect of improv is that it consists of two factors: trust is the platform and the "yes, and?" response. Trust the improvised idea that is given, agree with the idea, and add to it to create a #story. Improv is similar to building a house. Everyone adds #structure and detail to the improvised idea, which creates a story for people to follow. In the future, I will practice the art of improv to prepare myself to add to conversations I do not expect to have. That way, I can improve my communication #skills and respond to a person in a timely manner.

Since it's Friday, let's have some fun. What do an Orchestra Conductor 🎻 , Jackson Pollock Painting 🎨 , and a Juggling Clown on Fire 🔥🤡 have in common? They are the different #management styles in The Step Manager's Chaos Quiz. My sense of humor is on full display here, but the quiz is more than just cheap jokes - when you complete it you'll get a full personalized Management Chaos Report on the key themes evident in your responses! So, take the quiz -> https://lnkd.in/guHjAy2P (it'll take about 45 seconds) and get tips on how you can improve as a manager! #management #managercoach #managementskills #corporatemanager #peoplemanager #peoplemanagement #ManagerLife, #LeadershipMatters, #ManagementTips, #ProfessionalGrowth, #ManagerMindset, #CareerAdvice, #ManagementSkills, #TeamBuilding, #WorkLifeBalance, and #LeadershipDevelopment.

Why is Alex Hormozi so successful? Here’s the secret about his content in his videos He doesn’t just tell you what to do. He tells you what he’s done. Then, he wraps it in a lesson you can apply. Real stories. Real proof. Real impact. That’s how you build trust and authority. My best advice to motivate and inspire you to create figure out... What is the 1 thing you are an expert on? film that and keen to know in the comments below or on DM #videocontent #bestadvice #hormozi #alexhormozi #motivation #inspiration

It's Winning Wednesday! What have you learned about yourself from your accomplishments and your failures? How can you express your feelings and thoughts to inspire others? New Article released this week! #utaptoday #WinningWednesday https://lnkd.in/em-y5ucH

Did you hear the one about the actor with zero experience or training being cast as the lead in a blockbuster feature film or a West End musical? No? That’s because it doesn’t really happen. Sure, casting directors have been known to take it to the streets in an attempt to find a fresh face. And sometimes it works. They come across someone with a natural aptitude for the craft who may be a great fit for that particular role. And if that’s the case, guess what? That person is then assigned a coach - or maybe even a team of coaches. These coaches help guide the newbie artist through preparing for the rigours of the role and the demands of the job. So they can turn up and perform consistently - day in, day out. Not just when the ‘muses are smiling’. Because that’s what each and every high profile gig requires. So why oh why do we put the pressure on ourselves to buy into the myth of the ‘natural born speaker’? The speaker who either has ‘it’ or doesn’t (whatever ‘it’ might be). Most actors who ‘make it’ bubble up to the surface over a long, long journey. The ones who do it faster work with coaches. Why don’t we do ourselves the favour of getting ourselves a speaker coach for all those moments we need to speak in high stakes pitches, posts and presentations? A speaker coach can guide you through what to expect when you’re speaking under pressure, formulate a plan to meet that moment and most importantly practise how to woo your audience. Access the gold within you and bring it to the surface in a clear, consistent and courageous way when you speak. Go on, do it. You know you want to 😜 ________________ Kia ora, I’m Kirstie  👋🏻 I help emerging leaders and changemakers speak with confidence, clarity and courage. Authentically increase your vocal power and presence in moments that matter so you don’t have to ‘fake it till you make it’. DM to have a chat about this could work for you.