Note from Kristine:
For 18 months, on the first Wednesday of every month, founding members of The Actor’s Library were invited to join me for a 90-minute Monthly HotSeat Call.
During the first 15 minutes of each call, I shared some “golden nuggets” – various concepts and thoughts that had been percolating in my mind. For the next 45 minutes, I offered specific, personalized career strategy guidance to the Library Member in the HotSeat. Then we opened the call up to questions.
If you are curious to know what coaching privately with me is like, the recordings of these calls will give you a good feel for my personal style, as well as the depth, breadth, and quality of guidance I provide to my clients. These calls are quite comprehensive – you’ll find a wealth of good ideas and useful strategies in every single one of them.
The Monthly HotSeat Call Archive
December 2011
Autumn, an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
How do I fit my creative projects around my 40-hour-a-week day job?
Recording:
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November 2011
Lisa, an actress / writer, was in the HotSeat asking:
How do I help my agent & manager (and myself) utilize my industry contacts?
Recording:
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October 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
The power of having a Focus Statement.
Laura, an actress / stand-up, was in the HotSeat asking:
I know it's just "a matter of time," but how can I make my "right time" right NOW?
Links:
A video that goes into more depth about Focus and Focus Statements is at the bottom of this page:
http://www.theactorslibrary.com/mastermind-groups
Recording:
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September 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
A different way to evaluate your day.
Vida, an actress / entertainment journalist, was in the HotSeat asking:
What can I do to increase my forward momentum?
Links: examples of actor showcase videos
The one I mentioned in the call (there are additional ones on this page):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wma12mrl6sY
Library Member Kristen:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/5ae25d64e6/helen-parker-blogging-queen
Library Member Laura:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGikJqpHEFM&feature=youtu.be
Recording:
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August 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
Advice from industry "gatekeepers."
Dylan, an actor / writer, was in the HotSeat asking:
After 25 years in the biz, why am I not farther along?
Links:
Dylan's Kickstarter campaign:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesteps/the-steps-season-2
Recording:
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July 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
Transitions: It's the Actor's Library's birthday!
Sofia, an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
How can I reinvigorate my passion for this business?
Links:
The actor's webiste I mentioned:
http://50in50.wordpress.com/2009/04/15/episode-3-al-griffin-goes-outside/
Recording:
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June 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
The energy and power of positivity.
Elizabeth, an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
How can I pursue more paying work without overwhelming myself?
Links:
The acting blog I mentioned:
http://www.playbillsvspayingbills.com/
The Brian Grazer interview:
http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/784
Recording:
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May 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
How to feel desire without seeming desperate.
Stacey, an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
Is there anything else I can do to boost myself to the next level in my career?
Recording:
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April 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
How to rejuvenate old relationships.
Earle, an actor / writer, was in the HotSeat asking:
How can make sure I attend to what's important... and not just what's urgent?
Recording:
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March 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
How to get out of a commitment without seeming flaky.
K.C., an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
How can I best utilize a 6-month window of opportunity that I have?
Links:
How to Taft-Hartley yourself into SAG:
http://www.actinganswers.com/whats-the-fastest-way-to-get-into-sag/
http://playbillsvspayingbills.com/2010/03/01/sag-whats-the-deal-and-how-to-actually-join-no-really/
Recording:
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Februray 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
Putting yourself in a talent manger's shoes.
Harmony, an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
How can I build more momentum for my career?
Recording:
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January 2011
The Golden Nugget Topic:
Articles from my "keepin' it in perspective" file.
Kristen, an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
Can you help me with my 2011 year plan?
Recording:
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December 2010
The Golden Nugget Topic:
The value of scheduling "Free Days."
Natalia, an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
How do I get more work in commercials?
Recording:
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November 2010
The Golden Nugget Topic:
The power of learning how make decisions well.
Jenn, an actor / director, was in the HotSeat asking:
Which project should I focus on first?
Recording:
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October 2010
The Golden Nugget Topic:
Trust the "proof" – don't endlessly search for more.
Annie, an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
How can I best "manage" my manager?
Recording:
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September 2010
The Golden Nugget Topic:
How to handle the "issue" of your age.
Robert, an actor, was in the HotSeat asking:
Which is better for me right now, full-time work or full-time acting?
Recording:
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August 2010
The Golden Nugget Topic:
Choosing when to "let the world in" each day.
Donna, a voice over artist, was in the HotSeat asking:
How can I take my VO career to the national level?
Recording:
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July 2010
The Golden Nugget Topic:
Beware of "absolutes."
Jennifer, an actress, was in the HotSeat asking:
How can I make the most of my time now that I no longer need a "day job?"
Recording:
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Additional Q&A Calls (pre-Actor's Library)
:: How can I book more voice over work?
:: How do I create a weekly schedule with structure and flexibility?
:: How do I decide if I should keep notes from classes/workshops?
:: How do I motivate my contacts to help me again and again?
:: How do I know whether or not it's time to quit?
:: How do I decide which to focus on: my acting or my writing?
:: If I get an audition on my own, do I have to pay my agent?
:: How do I pursue a voice over career if I don't live in L.A.?
:: How should I keep in touch with my contacts if I don't have anything new to say?
How can I book more voice over work?
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How do I create a weekly schedule that provides structure and flexibility?
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How do I decide if I should keep notes from classes/workshops?
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How do I motivate my contacts to help me again and again?
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How do I know whether or not it's time to quit?
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How do I decide which to focus on: my acting or my writing?
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If I get an audition on my own, do I have to pay my agent?
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How do I pursue a voice over career if I don't live in L.A.?
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How should I keep in touch with my contacts if I don't have anything new to say?
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How should I get an agent?
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