Actors train to communicate under pressure with confidence
So do leaders.
So should you.
The skills actors use on stage can make you a stronger communicator everywhere else.
What if you could walk into a room with more presence, speak with greater impact, and connect with people more naturally—even when you’re nervous?
Actors train for exactly that.
At Acting Up, we take practical techniques from acting, improvisation, vocal training, and performance coaching and bring them into the workplace.
Because confidence isn't just something you have.
It's something you can practice.
WHAT CAN ACTORS TEACH YOU ABOUT COMMUNICATION?
Actors know that communication isn't just about the words you say.
It's how you enter the room.
It's what your body is saying.
It's what happens to your voice when you're nervous.
It's whether you're truly listening.
It's knowing what you want from the person you're talking to.
And it's being able to think on your feet when things don't go according to plan.
Those aren't just acting skills. They're life and leadership skills.
THIS ISN'T YOUR TYPICAL COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP.
Forget sitting through a PowerPoint while someone tells you to "be more confident."
We get you up and moving.
Through engaging, practical exercises inspired by actor training, participants will experiment with their voice, body language, presence, listening skills, and communication style.
You'll laugh. You'll practice. You'll probably surprise yourself.
And you'll leave with tools you can actually use.
THE ACTOR'S TOOLBOX
PRESENCE
Learn how posture, movement, eye contact, and physical awareness influence the way others experience you.
VOICE
Discover how pace, pitch, volume, emphasis, and the power of the pause can transform your message.
CONNECTION
Learn how to stop worrying about how you're coming across and start focusing on the person in front of you.
OBJECTIVE
Actors don't simply "try to be confident." They know what they want to accomplish. Learn how having a clear objective can make your communication more intentional and effective.
LISTENING
Great actors are great listeners. Develop the ability to be fully present, read the room, and respond rather than simply waiting for your turn to speak.
IMPROVISATION
Things don't always go according to plan. Improvisation teaches you how to think quickly, stay present, and respond confidently when the unexpected happens.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN
By the end of the workshop, participants will have practical strategies for:
Communicating with greater confidence
Even when they're nervous or outside their comfort zone.
Commanding a room
Using physical presence, eye contact, and energy to make a stronger first impression.
Using their voice effectively
Replacing monotone delivery with purposeful pace, vocal variety, emphasis, and pauses.
Connecting instead of performing
Shifting their focus from "How am I coming across?" to "How can I connect with this person?"
Thinking on their feet
Using improvisation techniques to become more comfortable with unexpected questions and situations.
Communicating with intention
Learning to identify what they want to accomplish in a conversation rather than simply trying to "sound confident."
FROM THE STAGE TO THE BOARDROOM
The techniques actors use every day have applications far beyond the theatre.
USE THEM IN:
MEETINGS
Speak up, contribute ideas, and communicate with greater presence.
PRESENTATIONS
Hold attention and make your message more memorable.
LEADERSHIP
Project confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
INTERVIEWS
Manage nerves and communicate your strengths effectively.
NETWORKING
Make stronger connections and become a more engaging conversationalist.
DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
Stay present, listen, and respond rather than react.
EVERYDAY LIFE
Because confidence and communication aren't just workplace skills.
MEET YOUR COACHES
LORI & KATE
We're acting teachers, coaches, and theatre educators who have spent years helping people become stronger, more confident communicators.
Our work with actors has taught us something important:
The skills that make someone compelling on stage can make them compelling in everyday life.
Actors learn to manage nerves, make strong choices, connect authentically, use their voices intentionally, read an audience, and recover when something unexpected happens.
We've created Actors' Advice to bring those skills to people who may never step onto a stage.
You don't have to want to be an actor.
You just have to want to communicate with more confidence.
[LEARN MORE ABOUT LORI & KATE]
AN HOUR THAT CAN CHANGE HOW YOU SHOW UP
Actors’ Advice: Communicate with Confidence
60-minute interactive workshop
Designed for:
Corporate teams
Leadership groups
Staff development
Conferences
Professional organizations
Networking groups
Women's leadership programs
Lunch & learns
Retreats and team-building events
$895
Up to 20 participants
Larger groups and customized workshops are available.
[BRING ACTORS’ ADVICE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION]
THE ACTOR'S SECRET TO CONFIDENCE
Actors don't wait until they feel confident to step onto the stage.
They train.
They practice.
They learn what to do with their nerves.
They learn how to use their voice and body.
They learn how to connect.
And over time, those behaviors become confidence.
You can do the same thing.
You don't have to become an actor.
You just have to steal a few of their secrets.
[LET'S TALK]
EMBRACING THE UNEXPECTED
Improvisation skills are essential for success in the workplace. This workshop uses improv techniques and games to promote team building. Learn how to negotiate and perfect the 45 second elevator speech, practice how to navigate conflicts with ease and learn to decipher non verbal communication and body language.
YOU’RE NOT GETTING ME UP THERE!
Learn how to transform nervous energy into a powerful presentation! With the right tools, anyone can stand in front of a group no matter how large it is and speak with confidence. Let us show you how!