How Much Does It Cost Your School's Reputation When Your Graduates ...
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Don't command respect when they speak?
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Blow presentations?
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Fail to close sales?
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Can't summon the eloquence or presence to impress their colleagues, clients, or superiors?
Meet Your Mentor
Damon DiMarco
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Damon DiMarco's books have won praise from The New York Times, MSNBC, CNN, FOX News, NBC's The Today Show, Publisher's Weekly, and NPR/PBS. They've also been hailed by thought leaders such as William F. Buckley and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and politicians such as Gov. Tom Kean, Chairman of the 9/11 Commission, and George Pataki, formerly governor of The State of New York. From the entertainment community: Pulitzer Prize winners David Mamet and Stephen Adly Guirgis; Academy Award-winning actors Sam Rockwell, Olympia Dukakis, and Mary Steenburgen; Emmy Award-winners Patricia Heaton and Christine Lahti; SAG Award-winners Richard Schiff and Gretchen Mol.
A graduate of the Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts MFA Professional Actors Training Program, Damon has worked in film, TV, and on stage as a member of Actor's Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. He's also taught acting at accredited universities including Drew University and the New York Film Academy while coaching professional actor peers and teaching acting techniques to businesspeople online.
Damon has been a guest on CNN, NPR/PBS, Premiere Radio Network, Odyssey Network, National Geographic Channel, and other media outlets. He's in-demand as a ghost writer of novels, non-fiction books, and screenplays for celebrities, thought leaders, and business moguls. At Drew University's Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, Damon founded, created, and led the Writing for Public Intellectuals workshop which became a requirement for PhD students in the History & Culture Program
After years working in corporate America, Damon founded CreateX3.com, a consultancy that provides creative assistance to various sectors including fintechs, government agencies, think tanks, startups, academic institutions, and private individuals.
A graduate of the Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts MFA Professional Actors Training Program, Damon has worked in film, TV, and on stage as a member of Actor's Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. He's also taught acting at accredited universities including Drew University and the New York Film Academy while coaching professional actor peers and teaching acting techniques to businesspeople online.
Damon has been a guest on CNN, NPR/PBS, Premiere Radio Network, Odyssey Network, National Geographic Channel, and other media outlets. He's in-demand as a ghost writer of novels, non-fiction books, and screenplays for celebrities, thought leaders, and business moguls. At Drew University's Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, Damon founded, created, and led the Writing for Public Intellectuals workshop which became a requirement for PhD students in the History & Culture Program
After years working in corporate America, Damon founded CreateX3.com, a consultancy that provides creative assistance to various sectors including fintechs, government agencies, think tanks, startups, academic institutions, and private individuals.
Acting for Business Naturally Develops the 7 Cs of Executive Presence in Each Student.
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COMPOSURE: Speaking Honestly (even when—yes, especially when—it’s difficult to do so). Radiating Values. Maintaining a Sense of Calm Under Trying Circumstances. Minimizing Distractions and Inspiring Good Impressions Through Appearance and Deportment.
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CONNECTION: Genuinely Listening to Others. Acting from Empathy. Engaging Teammates and Clients. Building Consensus as Required. Inspiring Trust. Building Relationships.
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CHARISMA: Authority Through Vulnerability. Acting from Integrity, Warmth, and Compassion. Asking Questions. Developing Mission-Based Loyalty.
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CONFIDENCE: Leadership via Self-Awareness. Standing by Your Vision. Inspiring Trust. Uplifting Teammates to Perform at Their Best. Seeking Feedback.
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CREDIBILITY: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due. Taking the "I" Out of Team. Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say.
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CLARITY: Communicating Effectively Through Various Modes (in-person, via presentations or email, etc.) Eliminating Ambiguity.
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CONCISENESS: Being Direct. Cutting Out Fluff. Respecting Other People’s Time, Workloads, and Expertise.
Here's What People Are Saying...
“Damon's your go-to guy if you want to take your pitch, your presentation, your startup, or your life to the next level. Seriously, he's the man!”
Ron Roth, President, President & CEO, National Network of Accountants
“You won't find a more professional, considerate, or life-changing teacher than Damon DiMarco. What he does is positively amazing!”
Darrell Stern, Founder & CEO of Stern Video Marketing
“Relentlessly insightful. Respectful and inspirational. Damon's fierce commitment to helping people work through their process and reach their best selves while always honoring their unique personalities is mesmerizing. ”
Mark Woods, Founder of New River Dramatists and the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival
“I thought I was having a problem hitting the goals I'd set for myself. What Damon helped me figure out was that I wasn't letting myself be me. Once we started working on that, I stopped getting in my own way and started accomplishing my goals easily.”
Jade Falzon
“Damon co-wrote the book on acting I use to teach my conservatory students. He knows these techniques so thoroughly, he can translate their power for anyone who wishes to communicate successfully and with joy. ”
Charles Goforth. Founder of Compass Needle, Member of LAByrinth Theater Company, producer & directorDa
“Working with Damon will change your life. He's passionate, dedicated, and — above all — one of the most trustworthy people I've ever met. He's the best teacher I've ever studied with.”
Josh Casaubon, actor, Criminal Minds, The Good Shepherd, One Life to Live
“Damon’s approach is unique and simple. He is very patient and professional, and will put your journey on the right road. Set a date to start with him now!”
Bruno Chapeton
Train With the Person Who Wrote the Book Used by Oscar, Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, and Tony Award-winning Actors
"A veritable magnum opus on acting from a Master Teacher."
-- Oscar winner, Olympia Dukakis
"This book is a wonderful journey ... It gives the novice and even the veteran actor a vocabulary and guidelines on how to solve acting problems."
-- Oscar, SAG, and Golden Glove winner, Sam Rockwell
"I'd always been told I was talented. But that scared me because I had no control over talent. What if it didn't show up when I needed it to? ... This method delivers consistent results."
-- Tony, Drama Desk, Obie, and Lucille Lortel Award winner, Tonya Pinkins
"After years of carrying the weight of being responsible for results, being given permission to relax, trust, and listen was lifesaving ... It can take a while to internalize all the knowledge you gain ... the only way to really master your craft is to continually practice it whenever and wherever you can, making mistakes, suffering failures, and conquering personal issues that might be getting in the way."
-- Emmy and SAG Award winner, Patricia Heaton
"... insightful, generous, uncompromising, and endlessly inspiring."
-- Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis
"[These] words not only illuminate the Meisner technique brilliantly; they also serve as a beautiful rumination on how to live a creative life."<br><br>
-- Emmy Award winner Patricia Wettig
"I created this specialized version of professional actor's training to supplement, not supplant what your program teaches its business students.
Having worked in academia, corporate, and artistic settings, I know how to uphold the spirit and mission of your department and institution while empowering your students to be their best selves.
The result is always a credit to your school.
Before beginning work, I'll speak with you or your program coordinator at length to understand and support your organization's values and orientation."
Damon DiMarco