Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth interviews renowned theatre director, Tamzin Townsend, dubbed the 'Queen Midas' of the theatre by the Spanish press. They explore the intersection of theatre and effective communication. Tamzin shares insights on how to establish a powerful presence, manage public speaking fears, and deliver impactful messages. She discusses the importance of rehearsal, individuality, physicality, tone, and energy in presentations, as well as the dangers of multitasking and relying too heavily on your content. Tamzin also delves into her work with women leaders, noting unique challenges they often face, and the strategies they can adopt to overcome them. Tamzin will get you thinking deeply about your energy and the choices at your disposal when you communicate. SHOW NOTES: Tamzin’s “turning point” story that brought her to SpainHer most powerful memory in her years of directing“The energy you give is the energy you get back to you”What makes a theater director unique: the art of making choicesRehearsing means getting it wrong – and learning from that“Play with the people in front of you”Tamzin’s hard truth: It’s not about the contentCan you make mediocre content great?The voice can do so much – use it!Managing time pressure, external and internalThe power of pause, illustrated liveHard to cut your own content? Tamzin’s top exercise 5:3:1Play, have some fun!How your audiences receives your fear and angst“The power of warmups”On connecting: “You need to find a way to get in”Inspiring others vs delivering tough or negative newsDelivering bad news: Think about it like taking someone’s wisdom teeth out (Remember the pre-… then be clear, quick and congruent)How does tik tok help or hurt us, when it comes to communication and acting?Upping the ante on being fun, dynamic and succinctGetting “ownership of time”Tamzin on differences coaching women leadersWhat will shut your parrot up – and what will help you dial up and own it?Picking a communications trainer, but make sure you rehearseHer new venture Be Liquid, and working with actors, magicians, and comedians at Dramatic Resources in the UK  BIO AND LINKS: Tamzin Townsend is a renowned theatre Director and communications trainer. Born in England, Tamzin studied Theatre and Drama Studies at the University of Kent at Canterbury, specialising in theatre direction. Her acclaimed career has spanned directing more than 40 works modern and classical theatre, opera and television, in English and Spanish, in Spain and Latin America – leading the Spanish press to crown her the “Queen Midas” of theatre. Her many successes include El Método Gronholm, by celebrated Catalán playwright Jordi Galceran, which became the biggest box office success at the Marquina Theatre in Madrid of the last decade. Other notable shows include The God of Carnage, Fat Pig, Play it Again Sam, Laponia, Heroes in Madrid’s Gran Via, and Closer in Barcelona. Outside the theatre, Tamzin coaches executives and leads corporate communication workshops across Europe through her firm Be Liquid, with Dramatic Resources, and through her work as adjunct professor at IE University and IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. She is fluent in English, Spanish and Catalan and teaches in all three languages.  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamzin-townsend-272b53100/Her Communications Training Firm, the new venture Be Liquid (Website in Spanish): https://beliquid.beTamzin’s article, The 5 enemies of effective communication: http://tinyurl.com/sjp5z6cyDramatic Resources: https://dramatic-resources.squarespace.com/team-bios#tamzin-townsendHer work at IE University and IE Business School: https://www.ie.edu/university/about/faculty/tamzin-townsend/Interview in 20minutos (Spanish): http://tinyurl.com/msr99fmuMichael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://tinyurl.com/453txk