Julia Child was an unlikely celebrity. She walked away from a conservative east coast upbringing, married an unconventional man (Paul Child) and moved to Paris. She took a cooking class at Le Cordon Bleu and the rest is history. The 2021 documentary Julia on Netflix...
Most everyone says they love creativity. But when it comes to implementing, what keeps us from adopting the new thing that initially excited us? Humans are averse to innovation because it intensifies feelings of uncertainty. Putting creativity into play means change, but does not guarantee...
Recently on CBS Sunday Morning, Lesley Stahl interviewed three actresses starring in the new Showtime series The First Lady. Gillian Anderson said that Eleanor Roosevelt, who she plays, hated public speaking. But “Roosevelt did it anyway because she believed that what she had to say was...
Spring is a dicey time here in northern New Mexico. With higher temperatures, the ground has warmed, trees and plants are in bud and some are already in full bloom. Yet this week saw lows in the 20’s and snow is still on the mountain...
At the recent Academy Awards, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock because of Rock’s comments about Smith’s wife. This shocking sight was viewed by 15 million people worldwide. Then Smith cursed Rock in front of the entire audience. His assault diverted attention from the fictional film...
Consider the differences between costume, wardrobe, and clothing. In the theatre, actors wear costumes. In film and television, costume designers create wardrobe. Costumes and wardrobe specifically reflect the time period, status and personal expression of the character. Civilians wear clothing. Apart from practical purposes, all...
This week, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a compelling speech to President Biden and Congress. He asked for America’s support; specifically, military aid. We usually avoid politics, but there is no better example of a memorable speech when the fate of a country...
Last week we trained a group of creatives from The Studio. When asked about communication challenges, a few said they felt rusty because they haven’t done many presentations during COVID. And now that they are tasked with speaking live in front of clients, they were...
The dire state of international wars, global warming, and political polarization grabs our attention daily. This extreme pressure can interfere with our ability to make clear and rational decisions. So, we searched for a mechanism to keep steady in rough waters. It doesn’t matter whether...
The Beijing Olympic games were a mixed bag for the United States. There were many more failures than anticipated. Why do some competitors meet the moment and others fold?In a recent NY Times article, Sian Beilock (President of Barnard College) states that humans are hard-wired...