Breakthrough Communicators: How to perfect your communication
But the performers who stand out most to me are the ones who did the work outside of rehearsal. Those few, special people who were memorized before the rest of the cast and came to rehearsal with bold ideas.
Those actors always grew the most in rehearsal and were stand-outs in performance because they made a commitment to taking ownership of their work, not just for the few hours we rehearsed, but during every available second and opportunity.
That level of commitment makes a huge difference.
And it's what I ask of you today.
Breakthrough Communicators make a Commitment to Conversation.
They practice, prepare, rehearse everyday.
Not just in front of a mirror.
Not just by reading a book.
But by engaging real human beings in conversation every day.
Hello!
Christopher Peck with Speak Into Action Communications.
Welcome back to, "Breakthrough Communicators" where I help you engage your community and build deeper, more secure personal and professional relationships.
Today we Make a Commitment to Conversation.
As a professional stage director, I have worked with some incredible theatre performers. Individuals who are fearless onstage, literally willing to try anything to capture the beauty and nuance of their character.
But the performers who stand out most to me are the ones who did the work outside of rehearsal. Those few, special people who were memorized before the rest of the cast and came to rehearsal with bold ideas.
Those actors always grew the most in rehearsal and were stand-outs in performance because they made a commitment to taking ownership of their work, not just for the few hours we rehearsed, but during every available second and opportunity.
That level of commitment makes a huge difference.
And it's what I ask of you today.
Breakthrough Communicators make a Commitment to Conversation.
They practice, prepare, rehearse everyday.
Not just in front of a mirror.
Not just by reading a book.
But by engaging real human beings in conversation every day.
According to a 2019 survey, the average Brit has 27 conversations per day.
Given this was pre-covid, and we're not all from Great Britain, there's likely some flexibility around that number. But I feel this leaves plenty of space for each and every one of us to prioritize committing to five conversations per day.
With a spouse.
Your child.
A coworker.
The supermarket cashier.
Your car-share driver.
I understand many of us are not interacting face-to-face with others during these unprecedented times. That cannot deter you from committing to five conversations per day.
Call your mom.
Your grandma.
Your buddy from college.
Video chat with a friend. Any friend.
The social skills which make us human, which fill our deep-seeded needs for love, security, and community, must be committed to every single day.
So fellow Breakthrough Communicators:
Commit to five conversations each day.
Make the commitment to be a Breakthrough Communicator. Start--or continue--your journey to better engaging your audiences and building deeper, more meaningful personal and professional relationships.
And share your experience. How does it feel to make this commitment? Did you have more than five conversations? Or was it challenging to find five? Did it make you anxious? Or was it liberating?
Share in the comments section, or contact me directly if you don't feel comfortable sharing publicly. My email address is chris.speakintoaction@gmail.com.
Thank you so much for reading. Like, comment, and definitely share with those in your community who would most benefit from being a Breakthrough Communicator.
This is Christopher Peck with Speak Into Action Communications; helping businesses perform better by training better performers.
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