The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
CNLP 661 | Priscilla Shirer on Improving Your Communication Skills and How Actors Learn to Cry on Demand
Jul 4, 2024
Priscilla Shirer, actress, author, and evangelist, shares insights on improving communication skills and learning acting techniques. They discuss the evolution of Christian entertainment, supporting female leaders, and the fear of not delivering enough value. Priscilla also talks about her upcoming movie 'The Forge' focusing on discipleship and mentoring.
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Quick takeaways
- Actors employ diverse techniques like recalling memories and using tear stimulation to cry on demand.
- Priscilla Shirer's success stems from faith, perseverance, and relationships in her multifaceted career journey.
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Crying on Demand Techniques: From Personal Practice to Menthol Trick
Some individuals, like Viola Davis and Denzel Washington, have mastered the art of crystallizing tears to cry on demand. Sharing personal experiences, the speaker highlights techniques such as recalling emotionally resonant memories, skipping lunch for vulnerability, and using menthol for tear stimulation during filming, emphasizing the multifaceted strategies employed by actors.
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