Create. Inspire. Serve!
April, 2014 |
A Note from Andrea Beaulieu
Finding Your Story -- Three Questions to Unleash Your Creative Power! When I first began teaching story performance, I never would have thought this question could elicit such looks of panic, confusion or resignation. Now I know better. It elicits those looks because finding the story that makes your point and meets all the "story requirements" can be a real challenge! We're not used to thinking about how to tell our stories, even though we share them all the time. Getting purposeful about telling "your story" is an act of courage, persistence and faith! It also requires us to step outside of our normal way of thinking and step into those creative shoes. I've lived with this question and the deer-in-the-headlight expressions now for several years. To say I don't have all the answers is an understatement, but I have uncovered some pointers. From my own experience and the wisdom of many others, I share three questions you can engage to find your story. Check out the Creativity Tip video to find out! Enjoy!  |
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"Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties."
Erich Fromm |
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What's Happening
Presentation/Training "What's Your Story?" Arizona Residential Architects Scottsdale, AZ April 25, 2014 Presentation/Training "What's Your Story?" Arizona Residential Architects Scottsdale, AZ May 16, 19, 2014 Two-day Course Story Performance Coaching BootCamp ASU Lodestar Center Phoenix, AZ June 1, 2014 Featured Vocalist West Valley Center for Spiritual Living Peoria, AZ June 25, 2014 Keynote Speaker "This Would Be Really Funny If It Weren't Happening To Me! The Three Essential Truths of Leadership" Southwest Food Service Excellence Scottsdale, AZ The Story Performance Coaching Bootcamp is Here!
Learning how to tell your story to incorporate the story arc is about the most important thing you can do to inspire people to support you.
Research has proven this time and time again.
You have the opportunity to find, develop and deliver your story to inspire action. I'm teaching Tell Your Story: A Performance Coaching BootCamp through the ASU Lodestar Center May 16 and 19, 2014.
This is a comprehensive program. You'll learn everything you need to know about telling your story and gain invaluable presentation skills as part of the package!
If you are a CEO, board member or development director, you know how important it is to tell your story well.
Here's what one executive director had to say about her experience with the story coaching process:
"I could not have won the Mentor's Choice Award of $2,500 at the Social Venture Partner's Fast Pitch event, and an amazing commitment for $40,000 from two members of the audience without all of Andrea's coaching and support. It was both invaluable, and extremely valuable! Thank you, Andrea." Barbara Blalock, Executive Director, Treasures 4 Teachers, Tempe, AZ
Register Now by clicking this link! Don't miss this opportunity to tell your story!
Quit Quaking in Your Boots the Next Time You Speak! New Program to Ease Stage Fright
Stage fright. We don't even want to talk about it, even though everyone struggles with it to some degree. Somehow, even admitting we get nervous presenting in front of others brings up feelings of inadequacy and more. Certainly, the experience of it prevents us from taking advantage of wonderful opportunities, or makes the experience simply miserable. I'm thrilled to offer a program in two phases where you will learn some powerful tools and techniques to ease the debilitating effects of stage fright. If you're tired of struggling and want more information, click here or email me at [email protected] to learn more. When You Need Extra Support: Authentic Leadership Executive Coaching
As a leader, you set the tone, the direction, and the strategy. It is imperative you have the information and support you need to do your personal best, and enable your team to do theirs. We all have blind spots. If yours are getting in your way and you're ready to move into a higher level of self-awareness, effectiveness and enjoyment, coaching may be for you. Here are some of the areas we would cover:
Let's talk! Contact me at [email protected] or 602-769-3674.
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Creativity Tip:
Three Questions to Unleash Your Creative Power and Find Your Story! What's your story ? Identifying the story that will help you make your point, land the donor, or sell the job can involve many more questions than answers, at least at first. In my own business, I've created and shared a number of stories for different purposes. I've written my brand story, shared success stories, told personal stories and uttered a couple of recovery/redemption stories. Each time, I chose to step into the unknown and express some vulnerability to make my point. What makes this worth it? Well, not only are stories one of the most powerful tools to engage and persuade others, we are wired to hear them. That gets us going. What carries us through the process is love, pure and simple. Click on this photo to watch a video and learn the three questions that will help you identify the story you need and want to tell!  |
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Andrea Recommends
To Sell Is Human, The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, by Daniel Pink |
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Tales of Transformation and Artistry! The Rose Mapendo Foundation -- Helping the Victims of Genocide War Rebuild Their Lives Her name is Rose Mapendo. In 1998, she lived in a beautiful home in Kasayi, Congo, surrounded by the comforts of life and blessed with the love of her husband and eight children. Then the war against the Congolese, Tutsi Banyamurenge began. On September 23rd at 10 p.m., soldiers broke into their home. They arrested her at gunpoint and took her and her children to a prison on a military base. She knew if the soldiers found her husband, he would be shot on sight. So he hid, temporarily, hoping to live another day to rescue his family. That day didn't come. Three days later, when he could no longer stand not knowing what happened to his family, he turned himself in and was murdered. This began a torturous 16-month travail for Rose and her children. In spite of no food or water for days at time, beatings, torture, filthy conditions, and, believe it or not, having twin babies while in captivity, she emerged from this hellish experience with gratitude in her heart and forgiveness for her torturers. She was eventually rescued and given food, clothing and a chance for she and her children and to have a new life.  Today, she lives in Phoenix, cares for her children, and works on behalf of the women and children who survived this war through the Rose Mapendo Foundation. "Mapendo means great love," says Rose. "I believe God saved me for this purpose. I am deeply grateful to be alive and help these women find their lives again." The Rose Mapendo Foundation operates a center in the Congo where women are given food, education, and skills. She travels the globe bringing her message of forgiveness to audiences large and small, asking for support. She was nominated as a CNN Hero. "No one can do this alone," says Rose. "I would not be here if others had not helped me."
For more information about the Rose Mapendo Foundation, visit the Rose Mapendo Foundation website here. |
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Looking for a Vocalist?
I'd love to entertain your guests at your next event with your favorite song and a selection of contemporary, light jazz and country favorites!
New Video Release!
One Heart, One Mind
by Andrea Beaulieu and Richard Palalay
I'm beyond thrilled to share the video Richard Palalay and I produced to share our new song, One Heart, One Mind. We had a lot of help from friends. Richard Gehrke and Robert Zusman contributed their stunning photography. Richard Gehrke and Jim Pfingst helped us learn how to use IMovie -- that was a stretch for me, I can tell you!
Click on this photo to see our video. I hope you will share it. Let's get this message out there!
 One Heart, One Mind A moment (actually 5 minutes) of musical delight for only $.99!
Richard and Andrea have come together to create heartfelt and uplifting music that is emotionally and spiritually exciting and reminds us of our connection to one another.
One Heart One Mind is a song for our time. The song begins with Richard's poignant solo piano intro that draws you in with its simple and evocative mood, setting the stage for Andrea's exquisite and stirring vocals. It picks up tempo and takes the listener on a transcendent orchestral and choral journey filled with hope and happiness. Interested in hiring Andrea to wow your audience at your next event? Contact her at [email protected] or 602-769-3674. |
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As an executive speech coach, story performance and presentation skills coach, strategic brand message consultant, and authentic leadership executive coach, Andrea Beaulieu combines her abilities as a speaker, writer and performer to coach her clients to be powerful presenters and tell their stories with enthusiasm and passion.
She has graced numerous stages as a professional speaker, singer and actress. She knows the ins and outs of working with an audience and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her clients, helping them capitalize on the power of the platform and avoid the pitfalls.
Andrea has trained hundreds of individuals and groups in speaking and presentations skills. She has worked with numerous C-level individuals at international and national organizations over the course of her career, crafting speeches and other communications materials including editorial, branding and marketing communications. She assists individuals and organizations to get to the essence of their purpose, values, and goals and deliver them powerfully and authentically in the world.
As a professional speaker, Andrea has shared her expertise and inspirational stories with diverse audiences including the Women in Intel Network, Scottsdale Healthcare, the American Academy of Family Physicians Women's Health and Physician Wellness Conference, Northern Trust Bank, and the Association for Financial Professionals of Arizona, among others. Additionally, she has performed on hundreds of stages in various venues, and traveled with the international organization, Up With People, singing and dancing at Super Bowl Halftime, the Indianapolis 500, and Bob Hope's Birthday Party.
Prior to starting her business, she served as director of public relations for Ramada, Inc., as the executive director of two nonprofits, and in management and creative positions with a public relations agency, a national retail company, and an emergency medical standards organization. She is the recipient of numerous awards including The Art of the Show First Place from the International Association of Exhibition Management and the Copper Quill Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators.
Andrea has received certifications from the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) in Facilitation Training and from the Chemical Awareness Training Institute in Student Assistance and Support Group Facilitator Training. She is an Advanced Communicator Bronze with Toastmasters International. She has a certificate in Transformational Life Coaching from the highly esteemed, nationally accredited Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Tempe, Ariz., completing an intensive 100-hour course. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Mass Communications from Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz. |