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Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership

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Acting Skills for Business Communication and Leadership

Dozent: Lauren Sage Browning

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4 Module

Verschaffen Sie sich einen Einblick in ein Thema und lernen Sie die Grundlagen.

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6 Stunden zu vervollständigen

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4 Module

Verschaffen Sie sich einen Einblick in ein Thema und lernen Sie die Grundlagen.

Stufe Anfänger

Empfohlene Erfahrung

6 Stunden zu vervollständigen

Flexibler Zeitplan

In Ihrem eigenen Lerntempo lernen

Was Sie lernen werden

Physical Presence: Identify and release tension to develop kinesthetic awareness and reclaim a grounded, natural presence in professional settings.
Vocal Authority: Optimize breath support and tonal range to enhance vocal resonance, ensuring maximum rhetorical impact and clarity.
Professional Intentionality: Use actor-based imaginative preparation to shift from self-consciousness to goal-oriented action in business.
Relational Communication: Master real-time responsiveness and read non-verbal cues through active listening and empathetic curiosity.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Non-Verbal Communication
Kategorie: Active Listening
Kategorie: Teamwork
Kategorie: Business Communication
Kategorie: Goal-Oriented
Kategorie: Persuasive Communication
Kategorie: Empathy
Kategorie: Adaptability
Kategorie: Rapport Building
Kategorie: Verbal Communication Skills
Kategorie: Oral Expression
Kategorie: Social Skills
Kategorie: Initiative and Leadership
Kategorie: Executive Presence
Kategorie: Influencing
Kategorie: Empowerment

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In diesem Kurs gibt es 4 Module

This course establishes a foundation in practical acting techniques designed to enhance communication efficacy and confidence within professional and global business environments. By utilizing physical, vocal, and imaginative exercises from professional actor training, the curriculum provides a structured approach to managing the "performance" aspects of leadership and professional engagement.

This module focuses on the physical mechanics of professional presence. Participants explore actor-based alignment and relaxation techniques to manage physical tension and project confidence. The curriculum establishes a foundation for using the body as a primary tool for authoritative communication in high-stakes business environments.

Das ist alles enthalten

4 Videos8 Lektüren4 Aufgaben

4 VideosInsgesamt 8 Minuten

Introduction To Acting As Practical Psychology 2 Minuten
Empathy1 Minute
Summary: Is Your Workplace Communication Style as Effective as it Could Be?3 Minuten
Critique Technique2 Minuten

8 LektürenInsgesamt 41 Minuten

What to Expect2 Minuten
About CalArts5 Minuten
Acting Terminology 2 Minuten
Activity: Reflection5 Minuten
Engaging in Empathetic Curiosity5 Minuten
Activity: Imagining Someone Else’s Experience15 Minuten
Replacing Value Judgements with Observations2 Minuten
Activity: Effective feedback for subjective work5 Minuten

4 AufgabenInsgesamt 34 Minuten

Quiz Yourself: Acting Terms 5 Minuten
Quiz Yourself: Engaging Empathy in Business Practices2 Minuten
Quiz Yourself: Subjective or Objective?7 Minuten
Defining your ‘Leader Self’20 Minuten

This section applies the "Objective and Action" framework of professional acting to business strategy. Participants learn to utilize imaginative preparation to define clear intentions for meetings and presentations. By shifting focus from self-consciousness to goal-oriented action, learners improve their ability to drive specific outcomes in professional interactions.

Das ist alles enthalten

8 Videos9 Lektüren2 Aufgaben

8 VideosInsgesamt 25 Minuten

Objectives2 Minuten
Performance by August Gray Gall 3 Minuten
Performance by Symone Holmes4 Minuten
Tactics1 Minute
Interview With Dr. Cindy Molloy (Part 1)7 Minuten
Interview With Dr. Cindy Molloy (Part 2)3 Minuten
Interview With Dr. Cindy Molloy (Part 3)4 Minuten
Obstacles1 Minute

9 LektürenInsgesamt 61 Minuten

Introduction: Guest Actor Performance by August Gray Gall 1 Minute
Analysis of Performance by August Gray Gall 10 Minuten
Excerpt from “Audition" by Michael Shurtleff20 Minuten
Guest Actor Performance by Symone Holmes1 Minute
Analysis of Performance by Symone Holmes10 Minuten
Tactics as Verbs2 Minuten
Introduction: Guest Interview With Dr. Cindy Molloy2 Minuten
Anticipating Obstacles to Your Business Goal 10 Minuten
Review: Tactics + Objectives5 Minuten

2 AufgabenInsgesamt 25 Minuten

Activity: Setting a Business Goal 10 Minuten
Test Yourself: Tactics + Objectives15 Minuten

An investigation into the mechanics of the human voice, focusing on breath support, projection, and articulation. Learners apply vocal exercises to enhance clarity and tonal variety, ensuring their spoken communication is both audible and persuasive. This section bridges the gap between technical vocal health and professional rhetorical influence.

Das ist alles enthalten

11 Videos4 Lektüren3 Aufgaben

11 VideosInsgesamt 30 Minuten

Breathing Exercises4 Minuten
Summary: The Breathing Technique that Can Make You a Better Leader1 Minute
Body Posture4 Minuten
Physical Postures for Stress Relief and Improved Communication4 Minuten
Summary: Effective Communication in the Workplace - Navigating the Nuances of Language1 Minute
Active Listening1 Minute
The Intent to Understand1 Minute
Performance by Fiona Rose Dryer1 Minute
Interview with Hannah Keeney (Part 1)3 Minuten
Interview with Hannah Keeney (Part 2)4 Minuten
Interview with Hannah Keeney (Part 3)5 Minuten

4 LektürenInsgesamt 22 Minuten

Activity: Set an Exercise Schedule5 Minuten
Nuance of Language1 Minute
Excerpt from CYRANO DE BERGERAC15 Minuten
Introduction: Guest Interview with Hannah Keeney1 Minute

3 AufgabenInsgesamt 21 Minuten

Quiz Yourself: Listening and Understanding1 Minute
Test Yourself: Breath Placement10 Minuten
Test Yourself: Mirroring Exercise 10 Minuten

A deep dive into active listening and the relational nature of communication. This module utilizes improvisation-based exercises to cultivate "empathetic curiosity" and responsiveness. Learners develop the ability to read non-verbal cues and adapt their communication style in real-time to build stronger professional partnerships.

Das ist alles enthalten

5 Videos6 Lektüren3 Aufgaben

5 VideosInsgesamt 7 Minuten

Preparing for Risk1 Minute
Hold on Tightly, Let Go Lightly 1 Minute
Yes, and2 Minuten
Summary: What Improv Can Teach Next-Gen Leaders2 Minuten
Action!1 Minute

6 LektürenInsgesamt 53 Minuten

Fail and Share5 Minuten
Team Success5 Minuten
Relaxed Confidence5 Minuten
Respect for Acting15 Minuten
Supplemental Activity: Perform a Monologue20 Minuten
Course Summary3 Minuten

3 AufgabenInsgesamt 47 Minuten

Quiz: "Fail and Share" or "Hold on Tightly, Let Go Lightly?"2 Minuten
Quiz Yourself: 'Yes, and...' Improv15 Minuten
Test Yourself: Preparing for a Presentation or Pitch 30 Minuten

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Lauren Sage Browning

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California Institute of the Arts

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

While traditional classes focus on theater craft and character performance for the stage, this course adapts professional actor training into a toolkit for the workplace. The emphasis is on "Performance Psychology"—using physical, vocal, and imaginative exercises to build a "Leader Self" rather than a fictional character.

Yes. This program is specifically designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who may never step on a stage but must "perform" in high-stakes meetings, presentations, and interviews. It translates creative techniques into actionable soft skills like executive presence and empathetic listening.

Most public speaking courses focus on rhetoric and slide decks. This course focuses on the "Instrument"—your body and voice. By mastering breath, alignment, and emotional intelligence, you develop the ability to adapt your communication style in real-time, which is essential for leadership and interpersonal influence.

The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a world-renowned laboratory for the performing arts, founded by Walt Disney to foster a "total arts" environment where creativity and technical mastery intersect. While a traditional business school teaches the theory of management, the CalArts pedagogy in this course focuses on the "mechanics" of human connection. By studying leadership through this professional acting lens, you aren't just learning "public speaking tips"—you are training your "instrument" (voice, body, and presence) to command a room, navigate high-stakes conflict, and lead with the same authenticity and psychological depth required for a professional stage performance.

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