The Overture Institute

Pro tip: that water glass at the podium? On the table? Scrap it. You need a beverage with a balanced ph instead…or follow one of my tips and tricks if you don’t have access to a beverage.

Pro tip: in your preparations, don’t forget to pay attention to your body! Positive presence is created when the body is aligned and able to create sound freely.

Pro tip! Crossing legs at the knee or ankle will throw off your alignment and interfere with your posture and presence. Instead, keep your legs bent at 90 degrees and facing forward evenly. Try it out and see how you feel!

It’s true. There are a million options to distract us. But I challenge you to get curious and get to know yourself. Growth happens much more easily through open curiosity.

From all of my work with people and companies over the years, I know this to be true. We are all doing what we can with the information we have.

We spend a lot of time and energy working on ourselves in order to speak publicly and communicate effectively and that’s good. And then when you reach a level of mastery, what you’ll notice is that you no longer think about yourself and your process- it all washes away and your focus shifts away from yourself. It’s a wonderful feeling of true connection with your audience. One I hope everyone can achieve and feel!

I’m going through a period of time where I’m re-evaluating what brings me joy and lights me up and makes me feel like I am of service. So far what I realized is that it’s really three buckets of activity. Next, I thought about narrowing it down and trying to choose just one. But I couldn’t do it. And I’ve decided that’s totally fine- in fact it’s more than fine! You can be someone who helps in multiple ways and is interested in multiple things- right and left brain oriented! What are your things?!

I was looking for a new skincare routine and came across a company that had this quote as part of their business ethos. They are right. The intention- the way we approach everything makes the difference between mundane, closed, blah activity and something that sparks joy and rejuvenation and curiosity. Lean in to an intention and perspective that is joyful! How can you shift your thinking around one part of your day? Maybe, like me, it’s applying your night cream.

Most hands are raised. Mine was. The truth is, there are many reasons why this practice isn’t helpful- for all people. Not the least of which is that if you are walking around this life sucking in you are putting your body out of alignment and cannot possibly take an adequate breath. Today. Now. Try letting it go. See how it feels.

I’m doing something a little new! Only 5 spots available. The goal is to have fun and work on a song you like to sing- in the shower or on stages! The atmosphere will be low key and supportive and I promise you will learn something. Reach out to me directly to secure your spot!

This one hit me!

You can read and learn and prepare all you can- and nothing will replace the education of actually doing the thing. They are both needed.