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Back to EpisodesA Shakespearean Actor’s Guide To Chief Of Staff: Storytelling And Artistry with Jason Cannon
Description
Jason Cannon is an accomplished former theater actor, director, playwright, and producer turned author and storytelling coach.
Jason shares insights from his experiences in theater - from "Ted Lasso" to Shakespeare, storytelling frames our perceptions. Understanding character arcs in dramas and real-life high-stake scenarios is key. Our narratives unfold in art and business alike, as we play the leads in our own stories.
Jason shares his excitement about his upcoming one-man, off-broadway show aimed at tackling mental health stigmas and the role our emotions play in shaping our truths.
Links Mentioned:
- Jason wrote and directed a one-man play, Clowns Like Me
- Check out his new podcast, Page to Stage
- Read his book, This Above All
Free Resources:
- Strategic Planning Checklist
- Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
- A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
- Chief of Staff Toolkit
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WHO AM I?
If we haven’t met before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Jason’s Bio:
Jason Cannon is a best-selling author and publisher, as well as an award-winning director, actor, playwright, improviser, and teacher. He has an MFA in Directing, an MA in Drama, and a quarter-century in the professional theatre. Jason has 100+ credits as an actor, 120+ as a director, and as a playwright he has had nine plays produced. Most recently he wrote, directed, and published CLOWNS LIKE ME (https://www.ClownsLikeMe.com) for Lifeline Productions. This critically acclaimed one-man show based on true stories of li