I believe that the work I was born to do is to help people find their voice, find their message and find the story that only they can tell. But I’m not so good at helping myself. I often lose sight of my self-expression and creativity – and consequently my dreams. And that’s why I decided to attend Diane Leigh's Dream Team Experience workshop. Diane is one of the most focused and dynamic people I … [Read more...] about One small step towards fulfilling a dream for my great-grandfather
Storytelling
Nick Williams interviews me about the power of personal story
My good friend and mentor Nick Williams - author of many books including The Work We Were Born to Do - interviewed me about my work and why I believe in the power of story. In our conversation you'll discover: Why I think story is the fabric of life How we frame our life experience in story form How I help people become conscious of the story they're telling themselves How you can … [Read more...] about Nick Williams interviews me about the power of personal story
Steve Strange: memories of the man behind the make-up
There has been much debate over the years about the origin of the term The New Romantics. In his autobiography, Gary Kemp attributed it to Betty Page (my Eighties nom de plume). "Betty’s article was the first time I ever saw the phrase that would go on to name a youth movement. In Sounds that September 1980, she coined the name with the title: The New Romantics. It stuck." But there's no doubt … [Read more...] about Steve Strange: memories of the man behind the make-up
Seven things you might not know about me…
There's a Facebook meme going around at the moment that invites people to share seven things their friends might not know about them. I don't usually participate in these 'round robin' events, but this one appealed to the storyteller in me. The ones I've read so far have given me fascinating insights into my friends' lives, their adventures, experiences and escapades. I love it when people give … [Read more...] about Seven things you might not know about me…
What Molly Ringwald taught me about sharing a personal story
Last week I read an interview in The Guardian with actress Molly Ringwald that revealed she was consumed by stage fright for the first time in her career when she was about to tell a deeply personal story at live storytelling event The Moth. With no script or character to hide behind, she was out there in the open - just herself and her true story. I'm often asked how you know whether or not a … [Read more...] about What Molly Ringwald taught me about sharing a personal story
Finding my voice: the journey of a lifetime
The human voice can express itself in so many ways – on the outside and the inside. Your speaking voice. Your singing voice. Your tone of voice – both vocal and written. Your inner voice – your intuition. The voices in your head – from the inner critic to the inner champion. We speak of “finding our voice” even if we’re already articulate. And we talk of “giving someone a voice” if they … [Read more...] about Finding my voice: the journey of a lifetime