Title: S2 EP48 | Perception is Reality - How Is Yours? with David Booth with Deborah Shames From the entertainment business, two directors, a spokesman and an actor now train, coach and are keynote speakers. Their workshops, weekly tips, and books create effective speakers in up to 2 days. Don't believe it? I didn't either until I heard their stories and experienced their work. I delivered a speech during our interview with only 10 seconds of advance warning. And guess what? It was a blast. You'll never believe what I spoke about. Join Deborah and David on the Getting Real with Hilary Show if you ever wanted to communicate more effectively. Or if you know someone who you wish spoke more powerfully. Go to brieflyspeaking.biz to receive discounted pricing, signed copy of their books without paying shipping and handling. Sign up for their weekly speaker tip at: eloqui.biz/blog. It’s free of charge. Deborah and David are skilled directors and corporate spokespersons with years of experience in the entertainment industry, as well as the corporate arena. DEBORAH SHAMES: Prior to founding Eloqui with David Booth, Deborah was an award-winning director of film and TV. She founded the only female-owned production company in the San Francisco Bay Area--Focal Point Productions, which she ran for 15 years. Deborah has directed luminaries including Wendie Malick, Rita Moreno, Danny Glover, and Angela Lansbury. To launch three of her independent films, she formed the video distribution company Deborah Films. Today, Deborah is frequently engaged for national conferences as a keynote speaker or coach, and for leadership development training. Deborah specializes in working with female executives. She preps authors, CEO’s, Olympic athletes, and TV anchors before national media tours, and works with celebrities (e.g. Demi Moore) and on-air talent at major studios. Deborah led a prominent Calabasas business group for 15 years and was honored as “Consultant of the Year” by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Deborah’s book “Out Front: How Women Can Become Engaging, Memorable and Fearless Speakers”, published in 2016, resulted in her being awarded the “Author of Influence” by the Women of Influence National Organization. DAVID BOOTH: David has represented global corporations in trade shows throughout the U.S. and Europe. He has served as spokesman and on-camera narrator for hundreds of training videos in banking, technology, energy, and telecommunications. David has also guest-starred on television series including The Practice, Judging Amy, Gilmore Girls and played Drew Barrymore’s father in the film Scream. David designed the Advanced Acting Program at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, performed leading roles at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and in the original ensemble of the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. He was Managing Director of the Tennessee Williams Center in Key West, FL and performed the title role in a Tennessee Williams world premiere. David and Deborah Shames are co-founders of Eloqui, a business communication and presentation training firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have translated performance techniques from the entertainment industry for business professionals. Eloqui training utilizes the latest research from cognitive sciences and impression management for how to be Memorable. Their latest publication “Briefly Speaking” is a 3-book set that covers everything a speaker needs to know to be successful. These tips represent 22 years of coaching, training and keynote speaking across many industries. Expected launch is fall of 2024. #DavidBooth #DeborahShames #hilaryburns #gettingrealwithhilary #realtalk #getreal #getfree #inspiration #presentations #speaking #coach #beyourself #communication #eloqui #brieflyspeaking #improv #perceptionisreality