Donna Peters interviews Professional Actor and Communications Coach, Connan Morrissey.  Connan has performed on stage across the US in leading roles and coaches executives and next-generation leaders on executive presence and how to have impactful communications.  She has an MFA in Acting from UNC-Chapel Hill.  HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODECommunication skills are just like any skill--you need to practice to build the muscleGOOD communication is clear, intentional, knowledgeable.   EXCELLENT communication transforms the audience, is confident, humorous and uniquely YOURehearse literally means "to re-hear."  Rehearse your story.  In high stake situations.  Don't memorize it.How to give and receive feedback on Communication skillsAdd someone to your personal Board of Directors when you're ready to work your Communications skills.  Think of your audience as your customer.  Be customer-centric as you prep.Tips for taking the focus off of yourself and worrying "what do I do with my hands"All this video time is good and forces us to be more succinct and directConnan's Core Values: Curiosity, Connection and AdventureConnan recommends the following resources to watch and learn from EXCELLENT communication and storytelling:@sirpatstew  - SIr Patrick Stewart Reads Shakespeare's Sonnets on TwitterLiz Lerman - www.lizlerman.com  - Liz Lerman’s Critical ResponseFather Greg Boyle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipR0kWt1Fkc.   His book is Tattoos on the Heart https://www.amazon.com/Tattoos-Heart-Power-Boundless-Compassion/dp/1439153159Check out other episodes such as:Perseverance: Embracing the Cards You're DealtDon't Mistake Kindness for WeaknessManaging Your Personal FearEmbrace the Hard ThingsServant LeadershipThe Innovation Ninja Shares His PowersStorytelling with a C-Suite LeaderThink Like a CFO: Dollar Scholar Shines a Lights at a Dark TimeImprov Can Improve Your Work and PlayHow to Have a Growth MindsetDo You Know Your Core Values?Build Your Personal Board of DirectorsA CEO Gets Real About Real LifeCreating the Culture You Want to Live InShape the Future You WantOptions Are PowerThank you for joining us in The Me-Suite: a source of power for the life-minded.  Subscribe to the podcast.  Visit our blog and career coaching services.  Everyone needs a coach, especially at times like these.www.the-me-suite.comFB: @mesuiteLinkedIn: The Me-Suite

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