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Creative Confidence with Samia

Creative Confidence with Samia

Author: Samia Squires

How your bugbears are blocking your creativity.

Ever felt sometimes that you just can’t get something off your mind? And I don’t mean in a good way. I mean when something is just bothering… Read more “How your bugbears are blocking your creativity.”

July 4, 2011November 22, 2019 by Samia Squires

Don’t be fooled by viscose

The first of my quick little posts on improving your image an style. Today’s tip… don’t buy 100% viscose clothing. It bobbles! It does amaze me that… Read more “Don’t be fooled by viscose”

June 9, 2011July 9, 2011 by Samia Squires

Sparkly earrings are surprisingly helpful when performing.

I recently handed a pair of sparkly earrings to a singer just before she went on stage to perform a solo. She looked a bit surprised at… Read more “Sparkly earrings are surprisingly helpful when performing.”

June 5, 2011January 5, 2012 by Samia Squires

Closed toes girls, strange but true!

While we've got the summer still going strong (anyone with a garden won't be minding the rain for a week) it's tempting for a presenter to wear… Read more “Closed toes girls, strange but true!”

July 20, 2010July 9, 2011 by Samia Squires

How to make a good entrance…

There's a charactor in 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' who you should always approach with a towel covering your face. The creature gets confused, thinks that if… Read more “How to make a good entrance…”

July 14, 2010July 6, 2011 by Samia Squires

How to get a speaker off the stage when they’ve gone-on-too-long

Yes it's easy to do. If you've ever organised an event, be it birthday bash, office presentation or any situation which involves asking someone else to 'say… Read more “How to get a speaker off the stage when they’ve gone-on-too-long”

July 13, 2010July 6, 2011 by Samia Squires

How to listen on stage without attracting attention

Believe it or not, but there's actually quite a lot of skill involved in having nothing to do on stage whilst being in full view of the… Read more “How to listen on stage without attracting attention”

July 12, 2010July 6, 2011 by Samia Squires

Always ask for an introduction

I know I said I would describe the difference between a beat and a pause – but first something that's just come to my attention, so i… Read more “Always ask for an introduction”

April 9, 2010July 9, 2011 by Samia Squires

The audience has only one Pair of Eyes

Whenever I direct a play – my actors will tell you my number 1 rule: Remember that THE AUDIENCE CAN ONLY LOOK AT ONE THING AT A… Read more “The audience has only one Pair of Eyes”

April 8, 2010July 6, 2011 by Samia Squires

Tips for being an MC

Underestimate an MC's job at your peril, especially if it is your first time. I'll start with the best advice first – if you're an MC, it's… Read more “Tips for being an MC”

March 12, 2010July 9, 2011 by Samia Squires

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