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.”
Author: 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”
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.”
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!”
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…”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Creative Confidence with Samia 