Listen "#8. Quinntessential Questions with Kamil Haque. How to prepare for a presentation like an actor?!"
Episode Synopsis
"The Quinntessential Questions Podcast": Paul Quinn, renowned Headhunter, Career Coach, and CEO of Westport Partners, does a dive deep with the multi-talented Kamil Haque to uncover the secrets of success both on stage and in the boardroom. Kamil shares how the moments before stepping on stage or delivering a presentation are crucial to your success.
Kamil is a master of his craft, having honed his skills at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Institute in LA, where legends like Meryl Streep, Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Dustin Hoffman trained. As a recent TEDx speaker and director of a Netflix interactive exhibit, he brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table.
Kamil is also the owner of The Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity and the founder of The Moment Before, a corporate training company that uses theatrical techniques to enhance performance and boost confidence.
Having worked with Kamil to train my Salesforce teams in Singapore and Hong Kong, I can't recommend him and his team highly enough. Charismatic, charming, and an exceptional teacher, Kamil has transformed our approach to presentations and communication.
🎧 [Watch the Clip] to get a taste of our conversation, and don't miss the full episode for more insights into Kamil's unique methods. Contact him directly to learn how his corporate training can elevate your team's performance.
#Podcast #Leadership #PublicSpeaking #CorporateTraining #TheMomentBefore #Acting #Success#career #careercoach #acting #film #theatre #performingarts #humanresources #business #entrepreneur #singapore #recruitment #headhunting #leadership
GUEST
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/kamilhaque
PAUL QUINN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taipansg/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WPCareerCoaching
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/
OUR SOCIALS
Website: https://careercoaching.westport-partners.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/Chapters
Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(04:53) Businesses Breakdown
(07:47) Getting into Acting
(16:17) Moving to Los Angeles
(18:46) Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
(23:06) Iconic Actors, Films & Plays
(30:18) Film vs Theatre
(31:41) Method Acting
(35:00) Typecasting & Film Business
(38:27) Heritage
(40:00) Mentorship
(42:30) Acting for Children
(44:30) Raising Children & Self-Discovery
(49:15) Parenthood
(51:17) Setting up the Acting School
(54:57) Corporate Professionals in Acting
(57:40) New Projects
(1:02:55) Acting in the Corporate Context
(1:04:00) Starring in a Play
(1:08:37) Confrontation
(1:11:58) Impact of Film
(1:14:10) Self Care & Self Soothing
(1:20:42) Empathy
(1:23:42) Development of the Business
(1:24:54) Spot Contracts in Conversations
(1:30:33) Application of Reading
(1:34:44) Roles in a Play
The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation (or similar), its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners or its employees.
Kamil is a master of his craft, having honed his skills at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Institute in LA, where legends like Meryl Streep, Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Dustin Hoffman trained. As a recent TEDx speaker and director of a Netflix interactive exhibit, he brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table.
Kamil is also the owner of The Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity and the founder of The Moment Before, a corporate training company that uses theatrical techniques to enhance performance and boost confidence.
Having worked with Kamil to train my Salesforce teams in Singapore and Hong Kong, I can't recommend him and his team highly enough. Charismatic, charming, and an exceptional teacher, Kamil has transformed our approach to presentations and communication.
🎧 [Watch the Clip] to get a taste of our conversation, and don't miss the full episode for more insights into Kamil's unique methods. Contact him directly to learn how his corporate training can elevate your team's performance.
#Podcast #Leadership #PublicSpeaking #CorporateTraining #TheMomentBefore #Acting #Success#career #careercoach #acting #film #theatre #performingarts #humanresources #business #entrepreneur #singapore #recruitment #headhunting #leadership
GUEST
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/kamilhaque
PAUL QUINN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taipansg/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WPCareerCoaching
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-quinn-wp1/
OUR SOCIALS
Website: https://careercoaching.westport-partners.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westport-partners-career-coaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westportpartnerscareercoaching/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Westport-Partners-Career-Coaching/61558129585059/Chapters
Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(04:53) Businesses Breakdown
(07:47) Getting into Acting
(16:17) Moving to Los Angeles
(18:46) Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
(23:06) Iconic Actors, Films & Plays
(30:18) Film vs Theatre
(31:41) Method Acting
(35:00) Typecasting & Film Business
(38:27) Heritage
(40:00) Mentorship
(42:30) Acting for Children
(44:30) Raising Children & Self-Discovery
(49:15) Parenthood
(51:17) Setting up the Acting School
(54:57) Corporate Professionals in Acting
(57:40) New Projects
(1:02:55) Acting in the Corporate Context
(1:04:00) Starring in a Play
(1:08:37) Confrontation
(1:11:58) Impact of Film
(1:14:10) Self Care & Self Soothing
(1:20:42) Empathy
(1:23:42) Development of the Business
(1:24:54) Spot Contracts in Conversations
(1:30:33) Application of Reading
(1:34:44) Roles in a Play
The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any company or organisation (or similar), its affiliates, subsidiaries, partners or its employees.
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