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We discussed performance with KaZ Akers, Leslie LaPage, and Eli Schiff on this week’s GoalChat. KaZ is a singer, dancer, actor, choreographer, stunt person, etc.; Leslie is host of the Best in Fest Podcast and founder of the LA Femme International Film Festival; and Eli Schiff is an actor/voice over actor.
While my panelists come from an entertainment background – and we had plenty of fun, acting-related tangents – the ability to perform/present yourself, ideas, etc. is relevant in every profession and industry. KaZ, Leslie, and Eli shared various experiences, ideas of how to tap into your authenticity, and more.
Why Performance is Important
- Leslie: Better to be engaging than boring
- Eli: You change the way you say things based on your audience
- Kaz: Authenticity; you bring a version of who you think you are to every situation
How to Make Your Performance Stand Out
- Kaz: Don’t try too hard
- Eli: Your words need to come from a real place, tab into your motivation
- Leslie: Take chances; do random, real, natural things
Performance #GoalChatLive
Goals
- Kaz: Take an acting or improv class for fun
- Eli: Try to listen more, pay attention to the dynamic between people
- Leslie: Write a letter to your biggest naysayer and tell them to take a hike; then, burn the letter, release them
Final Thoughts
- Leslie: Every “no” you get brings you one step closer to “yes”
- Eli: Don’t forget to have fun
- Kaz: Be your multi-everything self
Links
- Learn more about KaZ Akers, Leslie LaPage, and Eli Schiff
- Connect with Debra Eckerling Leslie LaPage, and Eli Schiff on LinkedIn
- Check out Deb’s interview on Leslie’s Best in Fest podcast
- Subscribe to GoalChat and Taste Buds with Deb
- Join the Taste Buds with Deb and Write On Online Facebook Groups
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Books with DEB
- Join Deb’s next Goals Mixer on June 18
- Get your copy of Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group
- Order 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting
What are your tips for tapping into authenticity? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Next week, we are talking about collaboration with Chuck Anderson, Dave Jackson, and Tim Lewis. Join us on Monday, June 16, at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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