Everyone knows about change. They know it is the only constant. They may even know ways of coping with it. But it is still exhausting and unless properly handled can cause major fatigue in people and in their organizations. Bill Carr uses his theatre background to develop strategies and perspectives that will help people not only cope with change fatigue but to actually transform the fatigue into a renewed drive.
Bill Carr’s brand new workshop ACTING UP shows how recreating, reinventing, restoring and renewing how we perform through change can not only relieve change fatigue but add new vigor and a sense of purpose and enthusiasm that may have been hard to find of late.
Using key concepts from the theatre world such as motivation, character development, plot, dramatic action, rehearsals and safety zones and with a keen sense of humor, Bill helps us discover new perspectives on the everyday realities that face us. Continuing with his theme of ‘seeing ordinary things in extraordinary ways’ Bill uses theatre as metaphor to recreate what we do and how we do it.
Says Bill:” I developed this keynote and workshop in response to the people I’ve been speaking to over the past decade. They spoke often of a fatigue caused by the changes they were constantly confronting them. They wanted to know how to keep themselves ‘up’ and excited by what they were doing while constantly trying to recover from the last round of change!
Bill went to his years as a writer, actor, and director in the theatre and put together a strategy that is used by artists all the time when they are faced with growing demands in a constant state of flux.
Shakespeare said… “all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” That being the case, what role do you play? How well do you play it? Who plays it better and what are their secrets? What is the ‘arc’ of your character? What is the plot of your existence? Is there more than one role to be played? Are the subplots apparent to you? Are you in the beginning middle or the end of this particular action? Who are the supporting players and are they supporting? What is your real motivation? Is it the right motivation for this particular job and is it enough? These are just some of the questions Bill will help you to explore as you prepare for your finest performance.
ACTING UP gives a whole new paradigm from which to take center stage in your world and will help you perform the role of a lifetime, your life time!
ACTING UP comes in two formats: a 45-55 minute keynote which highlights all of the theatrical realities that can be brought to bear on our individual roles. It can also take the form of a 90 minute to two hour interactive workshop. In the workshop format Bill leads the group through an exploration of the theatrical principles that can help renew, restore and recreate the workplace and the work person.
It should be stressed that the research component of ACTING UP is critical. Bill will meet with some key players in your world to develop a clear understanding of your particular industry realities. He will then massage his message to create a piece totally focused on the individual audience, you. This is true for the keynote but even more vital for the interactive workshop.
Bill is known for the laughter and the fun of his material but also for his studied insights and his ability to teach people how to develop a new and dynamic perspective on what they do with their lives.
Presentation Topics
- ACTING UP: Overcoming Change Fatigue
Testimonials
“Your Story and experience was compelling and an inspiration to our quests. We also appreciate you keeping your commitment to speak to our group even after receiving an invitation to meet with President George W. Bush. That is just another example of your dedication and determination of character.”
Biocom
“Jim was absolutely perfect as a keynote speaker for our audience; just normal people all looking to be inspired to achieve extra ordinary results. Jim spoke from the heart. Our franchisees ranked him top among all the fabulous sessions we offered over the four days. They said it was refreshing to hear a real story by the real person.”
The Dwyer Group
“Many of our conference attendees come back, year after year, and several said that you were our best speaker yet! We really enjoyed hearing your story and appreciate you taking the time to meet so many of our attendees.”
Dynatek
