Gido Schimanski: Performance coach in London, England.

Hey Mark, thanks for making the connection. Hope you're enjoying the week.

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What is the worst audition experience you have had and what made for the best audition experience -even if you didn't get the part. I'm a twice BAFTA Nominated producer and director and I think that some directors and producers have no idea how to conduct these events. I'd also be interested in hearing your "best practise" thoughts too. I'm attached as director to two features currently and you can see more about one at @BlackCarHome on Twitter or facebook.com/blackcarhome

It is really interesting how the information we need, let it be for ourself or in my case often for my clients presents itself. And what still leaves me in awe after all this time is how it usually comes in bulk until we get it. This morning I've been reading in A Course in Miracles how we surround ourselves with the environment that we have made because we want to PROTECT the IMAGE of ourselves that we have made. This image is part of this environment and what you see is already seen through the eyes of this image. Now just a few days back I found a note I took at a workshop saying: the subconscious mind will always try and prove that it is right (by trying to keep us where we are). And interestingly enough that was the exact point that Bruce Lipton PhD was drumming in all weekend. Your cells react to the signals they receive from their environment. And it is always your PERCEPTION of that environment that controls our experience. I always say when things present themselves to me 3x in a row I know I've got to listen and follow. I reckon I'll be exploring this a lot today... Have a wonderful day today and if you face any challenges please remember, it might just be perception, it might just be the old model of the world that you were taught to believe to be true. Happy Tuesday! #CreativeHighAchievers

Helping artists, creatives and the high achievers in the entertainment industry to - Silence the inner critic while creating and mentally prepare for the part, audition or simply the day ahead - - Be in the moment - - Release stress - - Deeply relax - Download your free Trance Coaching session here www.GidoSchimanski.com and receive more free steps to help you celebrate your gift and prepare for your peak performance!

Little gift for all you artists, creatives and high achievers in the industry. Check out this free Trance Coaching Session I recorded for you that will allow you to silence the negative self-talk and monitor while creating, be in the moment and prepare your perfect part, audition or simply your day: www.GidoSchimanski.com

I was sitting on the bus before and inspired by the posters across town was listening to MISS SAIGON on my phone, when "Why God Why" came on. Which put me straight back into an audition many many years ago, when I just started singing. I had chosen that song and was so scared that my knees and voice were noticable shaking and if I remember right I even started the song a third too high. Yep, that happened, which became - let's just say - very apparent when the high end came closer... I had to break it off! MORTIFIED I was asked if I wanted to have a little break and come back later, which I gladly took. The chatter in my mind in those 15 minutes probably resembled paranormal activity 1,2,3 AND 4! When they called me back in, I marched straight into the room, looked at them and told them I wasn't going to sing again. What was the point? After all I had proven already that I couldn't do it and I wanted to spare them and me the pain.. The MD just said, "Oh thats a shame, I liked what I heard so far..." But I had none of it and stormed out - MORTIFIED with myself. I was even more mortified when they called me a week later to offer me a job to cover Tony, Riff, Bernardo and Action. I still remember the confusion. Unfortunatley I wasn't able to take the contract back then, but looking back today I realised 3 things yet again: 1) WOW, our perception of each situation can be so utterly warped by our filters, stresses, fears and old patterns that we run from a lion when its actually a fluffy white rabbit wanting us to do well. 2) How grateful I am about these tools I was lucky enough to learn over the past 6 years to resolve the triggers of that kind of stress and that I get to pass them on and help others! And... 3) That I still love Miss Saigon and can't wait till it's back... but hey, who wouldn't? www.TranceCoachLondon.com

Hey Jax, thanks for getting in touch. Happy new year from across the pond.

Hey thanks for your request. It's great to connect. Just finding my way around stage32.. Happy new year to you.

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Hey Tyson, thanks for the request. Great profile you've got there. Looking forward to connect. Happy weekend from London.

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Very interesting to read an interview with Kate Winslet about nerves and throwing up before shooting a big scene. To see that even an actress of that caliber finds herself thinking that 'Everybody will find me s@$*!' It really is the sweetest thing of all to see when that pressure finally leaves someone and they can embrace and share their talent wholeheartedly, without the need of talking themselves down for whatever reason. What if you actually are on this earth to thrive and celebrate your gifts?

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Hi Gido. I'm RB, co-founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 150,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward and invite at least 5 fellow creatives and to spread the word of Stage 32 through other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can also invite fellow creatives through the site by using the "Send Stage 32 Invites..." button on the upper right side of your profile. The more creatives, the stronger the network. The stronger the network, the more opportunities. Thanks for joining the movement and for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. PS - Please take a moment to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @Stage32online.