GAVAN RING | TENOR
Corporate & Executive Development
The art of performance - beyond the stage
Professional performers operate in an environment in which preparation, communication, collaboration and trust must ultimately translate into performance — often under considerable pressure and with little opportunity for a second attempt.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience in professional performance, education and artistic leadership, Dr Gavan Ring brings the principles of the rehearsal room and the stage into the workplace through distinctive workshops, keynotes and executive development.
"We have been delighted to work with Gavan Ring over the last number of years. We are always thrilled to work with Gavan and his associated teams due to their professionalism and their exceptional quality of curation."
Trevor Connolly CEO
Love Drogheda
Business Improvement District
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Finding Your Voice
The human voice is one of our most powerful professional tools - yet few people are ever taught how to use it.
Drawing on the techniques used by professional singers and performers, Finding Your Voice explores how breath, voice, body and language influence the way we communicate.
Participants explore:
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Vocal confidence
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Breath and nervous-system control
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Projection without force
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Pace and clarity
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Physical and vocal presence
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Communicating to large groups
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Managing performance anxiety
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Creating authority without losing authenticity
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Performing Under Pressure
Performance changes when something matters.
Professional performers develop techniques for preparing physically and mentally, managing nerves, maintaining concentration and delivering despite pressure.
This session explores practical approaches to:
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Preparation
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Performance anxiety
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Focus
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Confidence
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Resilience
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Responding to mistakes
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Maintaining clarity under pressure
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Moving from preparation into performance
Particularly suited to teams and individuals working in high-stakes environments.
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The Art of Listening
Communication is usually discussed in terms of speaking. Great ensembles demonstrate that listening may be the more important skill.
Through practical exercises and insights from ensemble performance, this workshop examines how better listening changes communication, leadership, collaboration and decision-making.
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Executive Voice & Presence
Confidential one-to-one development for senior leaders and professionals whose work requires them to communicate with authority and confidence.
Sessions can focus on:
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Public speaking
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Vocal presence
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Presentations
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Conference appearances
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Boardroom communication
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Media engagements
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Speech preparation
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Managing nerves
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Vocal stamina and health
Programmes are tailored to the individual and can include preparation for specific professional engagements.
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Bespoke Programmes