Never Give Up On A Dream
Last week I retweeted this inspirational quote: Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. It got a bunch of retweets and favorites and then this heartfelt response: sorry I don’t agree…I feel like its been so many years I will pass […]
How To Prepare Mentally For Your Audition or Job Interview.
How To Prepare Mentally For Your Audition or Job Interview. The dullest title ever, but google says it works. There are several things that vex me on a daily basis. Sloppy use of language is one that irks me. I can’t stand all this “wall-ah” business. It’s voila! and it’s French for “there it is.” […]
Are You Career Ready??
September is National Preparedness Month. This is a real thing and I’m really into it, having grown up with earthquakes in California. It’s also back-to-school time in New York so I’ve been busy preparing my kids with the annual trip to Staples to buy school supplies. Which brings me to: Are You Career-Ready? Whether you’re […]
8 Things YOU Can Do Today To Boost Your Career
First off, warm hello to my Twitter followers! Many of you have asked for career advice, so while I’ve been laying on the beach this week (yay, me!) I came up with this: 1. Subscribe to Backstage. Useful info every week. Someone recently DM’d me about the lack of opportunity in Texas (where she lives) […]
DON’T blow your audition (Skype edition)
Yesterday there were many digital chuckles when I posted, “Casting tip: Don’t schedule your @Skype audition while you are in a moving vehicle. Technology is amazing…but not that amazing.” Many of you guys put that in the “duh” column. But it really, truly happened to me yesterday so for those of you who didn’t put […]
How NOT to blow your audition
HOW NOT TO BLOW YOUR AUDITION Last week I initiated a spirited conversation on my FB Community Page when I said, “Can I see a show of hands of Casting Directors who enjoy being called “ma’am”” Oh…I don’t see any…” I was not saying people should jettison their manners oract disrespectful (zut alors!), it was […]
There’s No Napping in Successland
There is no point at which you can say, Well, I’m successful now. I might as well take a nap. – Carrie Fisher It’s been a hellzaoppin couple of weeks. Exciting developments on the work front, family milestones and just the general craziness of life – which is why I have broken one of the […]
When You Believe…So Will We
My friend, Mary Lengle, says, if you sit in the middle of the road you’ll get run over. You need a manifesto. A mission statement. A raison d’etre. You need to believe. When I was a kid people talked about having “the courage of their convictions.” You need that. And you must commit. As they say […]
You’re Awesome. Maybe You Just Suck At Auditioning.
The NHL Playoffs just started their divisional finals so I figured it’s a perfect opportunity to work hockey and the New York Rangers into a post. Trust me, gentle readers, this won’t be the last time. I love ice hockey. It’s thrilling to watch and offers many valuable life and professional lessons. Case in point: […]