My work as an executive coach grows out of my career as an acting coach, and that comes out of my experience as an actor. One of the great perks of acting professionally is getting to hang out with some very talented people. 20 years ago Lilly Tomlin, a friend and mentor, helped me deal with my enormous stage fright. Seeing the blood drain from my face at the mere mention of stepping on stage, Lilly comforted me with a casual aside “Bobby, don’t worry about your audience too much. It doesn’t take a lot to stand out in a mediocre world.”
Lilly wasn’t being arrogant. At the time she was the toast of Broadway, selling out her one-woman show. I had watched her rehearsing for months and knew arrogance was the furthest thing from her mind. She was teaching me one of a performers most important lessons: Don’t Give Your Audience Too Much Power.
You are there for them, but they are there to experience new possibilities. Many are living in a world where they must play it safe, are P.C., and keep their heads down for fear of being criticized. They are hoping that your presentation will lift them into a place of vitality, wonder and joy. There is no hope of you doing that if you are too worried about how they will react. Don’t give up you power before you walk into the light.
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