Acting Resource Guru

Today I am celebrating the launch of the new website for my online business, TheWorkshopGuru.com.  I’ve had a vision for what I’ve wanted the experience of our members to be like for a long time.  I started the site revision process back in late 2013, and it’s been quite the adventure.  Let’s just say resistance comes in all forms – from scammy web programmers to an influx of auditions and other worthwhile distractions.  I’m beyond grateful that it’s all finally coming together now.  If you are an actor, and you use casting director workshops as part of your marketing strategy, here’s a free gift for you in celebration of our launch – the Guru’s Workshop Success Notes!  This handy two-page checklist is a guide to the important tasks you should complete before, during and after a workshop to best capitalize on your experience, and start to build those relationships that will bring your career to the next level.  Enjoy!

Check out this video introducing the business I founded to the casting community in Los Angeles and New York.  It’s our goal at TheWorkshopGuru.com to inspire community and collaboration, and we want the casting pros we love to be a part of that!

We just launched Workshop Guru in New York City on July 1!  Check out the launch video:

If you want to listen to the playback of the teleseminar I hosted, you can register to get the details here.  Would love to hear your thoughts on the business!

A friend of mine from class brought this blog on Backstage.com to my attention (thanks, Karla Zamudio!), and I love it.  I think Gilliss hits the nail on the head particularly with her emphasis on the inner work that’s necessary to thrive in this industry.  And I agree with her recommendation to find a career coach as well.  Mine is Dallas Travers, and I highly recommend her coaching and programs.  Check out the article!

Love, Aja

9 WAYS TO BE AN ACTING WARRIOR by GWYN GILLISS

To have a successful acting career you need to understand both the outer and inner game. Presenting yourself to the industry with courage and style, having great marketing tools, and excellent audition skills is only half the battle. That’s the outer game.

You have to work on the inner game, and that’s harder than going to an audition or getting a new headshot. You are confronted daily with messages from friends, family, strangers, and you can’t allow their doubt, confusion and ignorance about your career, talent, goals and passion to interfere. You need to develop a warrior mindset.More