#0093 – Acting Techniques for Better Leadership Communications with Billie Shepard

#0093 – Acting Techniques for Better Leadership Communications with Billie Shepard

Author: Jon S. Rennie November 14, 2021 Duration: 36:25
Today I’m joined by Billie Shepard. Billie is the founder of Billie Shepard & Associates, a company that helps leaders and entrepreneurs better communicate. She is an acting teacher turned speaking coach. She has tapped into the most effective theatre techniques and customized them for application to the business world. She is the author of a new book, The Billie Shepard Presentation Method: Why an Acting Teacher Holds the Key to Greater Influence, Happier Customers, and Better Relationships. As leaders, communication is critical to our success and I’m honored to have Billie on to help us become better communicators. The Billie Shepard Presentation Method book _____ Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Visit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP" Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP" Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube Follow Jon S Rennie on Substack The Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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