@Michael Howell did a great interactive session today around where we hold our tension and what ticks we have when speaking. Thanks, Michael! Here are the highlights from the session. You can also watch the recording, here 👇👇 https://www.skool.com/captivate-on-camera-5682/classroom/947a0791?md=85ba61d8e3084eeea6b52ba28094b33a When attention is on you, how do you respond? Do you retreat and hope that the audience leans into you? Or do you lean into the audience and become very direct? When you’re practicing speaking, have a friend observe any tension you may hold in your body and pinpoint where you are holding that tension. Is it in your neck? Your arms? Your face? etc. Relaxation: Take an inventory of your entire body and relax different parts of your body one by one. The inventory is you scanning your own physical presence from top to bottom, or bottom to top. When you do your inventory, what do you notice? Where do you hold your tension? Tension in and of itself is not necessarily bad. The key to improving your speaking is to be AWARE of it. That way you can relax those parts of your body… or you can allow it to be and use it as one of the things that makes you unique. Of importance is the ability to talk to an audience of many as if you are talking to one person! There is a great lesson in the Classroom tab about this very thing! Check out the Star Trekking module, which is available here: https://www.skool.com/captivate-on-camera-5682/classroom/8f3c1131?md=746db68ff7c94e388836d70ad97cde7b There is also a module about Relaxation techniques here: https://www.skool.com/captivate-on-camera-5682/classroom/ddcb3f2c?md=cb4b714ad6364135ae5dd7d282acf48c

Everyone, I hope your week is off to a fantastic start! Join us live this coming Thursday, November 21 for a special session hosted by my co-admin Michael! We will dive into an enlightening discussion about where you hold tension how to breath relax and embrace your own ticks. Check out the calendar tab for meeting details and to add it to your calendar. See you Thursday!

The art of stillness in communication, especially on camera, is like discovering a cheat code in the game of life. When everyone else online is waving their hands around like they're trying to dry nail polish, stillness is your superpower. Stillness isn't just about not moving physically; it's more a calm presence that draws your audience in and commands attention. When you're still, you're not just another talking head; you act as a lightning rod, drawing in focus amid the viewer's chaos. Stillness exudes confidence. It tells your audience, "I am so sure of what I'm saying, I don't need to dance for your attention." If you've ever had a conversation with someone who can sit in silence without awkwardness, you know what I'm saying. This is particularly potent on camera where every twitch can be magnified. Stillness allows for emphasis. When you move, it should be with purpose. A lean forward, a subtle hand gesture become signals rather than noise. Next time you're on camera, try being the Mona Lisa of speakers. "When you talk about...struggles, do it with the calm of a still lake. Let the depth of your stillness show the depth of your journey." ~Grim Hustle, attributed

When I first met Pamela, she commented on how comfortable and confident I was speaking in public. I appreciated the compliment, but I knew that something was missing. I followed up and hired her as my coach and in the very first session, I got my money's worth. She taught me the "ONE THING" that has impacted my ability to take what I'm passionate about and turn that into content that I'm proud to produce. Plus, when I get "in my head" about what I'm doing... I stop and remember that one bit of coaching... and BOOM... I'm back in action. Thanks so much @Pamela DeRitis for your "wise eye" and keen instincts to find what is missing and deliver the punch.

Good morning everyone! I wanted to introduce our new group admin @Michael Howell! Michael is a professional actor in Atlanta and a good friend and colleague. Michael's knowledge of being on camera as *almost* as good as mine. 😅 Please welcome Michael to the group and join the Q&A this Thursday, November 14th at 10AM EST! His the Calendar tab, or use the Zoom info below: ──────────Pamela DeRitis is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/7328707032?pwd=SjAiW4ORaktaGYHD3djVJ6uKs3Rlos.1&omn=83608718627Meeting ID: 732 870 7032Passcode: zxhgaEA27-