Jeannette Nelson Books

How the world's best actors communicate with gravitas - and how you can, too. 'The theatre stars' voice guru' Daily Mail Acting is all about charisma. Whether you're an A-list star or an extra, when you're on stage you need to perform in a way that makes your audience listen. That stage presence is something we can all learn from. Every time you speak up in a meeting, recount an anecdote, or tell a joke, it's essential to communicate with gravitas. Jeannette Nelson knows a thing or two about gravitas. As Head of Voice at the National Theatre, she has spent three decades working with the world's leading actors - from Al Pacino to Benedict Cumberbatch to Juliette Binoche - teaching them to speak clearly and move confidently. Now, Nelson pulls back the curtain on the tricks that professional performers use to own the room. Starting with clear speech and good posture, before moving on to the art of rhetoric and overcoming stage fright, she outlines a holistic three-stage method to communicating with authority, authenticity and eloquence. Throughout, she peppers the book with stories of how world-renowned actors learnt to make themselves heard - and how you can, too. The result is a fascinating and eminently practical guide to the art of performance. If all the world's a stage, then this book will turn you into its lead actor.

A clear and concise guide to how rhetoric works in plays, and how actors can use it to bring their performances to life on stage.

In The Heart Code: How to Release Your Emotional Barriers for Authentic Living and Loving Dr Bradley Nelson hones in on breaking down our Heart-Walls, to unlock happiness and emotional freedom. All of us have walls around our hearts -- emotional barriers that prevent us from fulfilling our potential and finding our true purpose. The Heart Code offers an in-depth exploration into the mechanisms of Heart-Walls and practical guidance toward breaking down these barriers around our hearts. You will gain the tools necessary to identify and release emotional walls that prevent us from experiencing true fulfilment in every aspect of our lives: physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and romantic. With a compassionate, empowering and prescriptive approach, The Heart Code takes us on a journey of self-discovery and healing, helping unlock the full potential of your heart and live life with greater authenticity, joy and abundance.