Ask P&P: Where Does Confidence Come From?
Where does confidence come from? I get this question a lot – both in person, via email, and I see it ALL over the place (you probably do too!) Because…
A Simple Trick for Tuning Out the Noise Before a Big Interview or Audition
Last night I had – debatably – my biggest audition of the year. In Southern California, there’s a very highly respected professional theatre company that is known for putting on…
5 Power Poses to Kickstart Your Confidence
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years, you’ve probably heard about the idea of “power poses.” To put it simply, power poses are assumed body postures…
How to Get Out of a Funk
Normally, the word “funk” is awesome! Like, “play that funky music, white boy!” Or “we want the funk!” But sometimes “funk” means you’re stuck. You’re in a rut that you…
How to Know If You’re Meant to Be an Entrepreneur
I have always been an entrepreneurial person. Even though I may not have realized it at the time, looking back, it’s very easy for me to see the signs that…
How to Feel Confident Walking In AND Out of the Audition
This post was written by P&P Contributor, Tara Sampson. As an actor and a singer, sometimes it’s difficult to feel like I brought my best into every audition; and it’s even…
How a Daily Yoga Practice Can Help Build Confidence
Confidence comes from within, but there are absolutely physical practices that you can complete to boost and build confidence. Yoga is an excellent example of this. Benefits of a Daily…
What I Learned from Writing Down My Goals Every Day for a Month
In the month of January, I created a challenge for myself to write down my big three goals for the year – every day. I wanted to try this out…
3 Ways to Fight Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever caught yourself thinking (or saying out loud) the words, “I don’t deserve this”? Or have you ever felt guilty for winning an award or receiving some sort…
How to Turn Your Weaknesses into Strengths
Ah, weaknesses. Sometimes it seems easiest to just ignore them. Whether it’s ignoring them to focus on the things we’re good at, or purposefully choosing blissful ignorance, it’s an easier…