The art of communication is simpler than you think. How you dial in energy can make you a messaging virtuoso.

It may be overwhelming to absorb all the nuances of effective messaging:

• The art of story telling
• Objection handling techniques
• Non-verbal cues
• Reflective communication.
• Parroting
• DISC interactive strategies
• Neuro Linguistic Programing

Pirouette back, take a lesson from our ballerina daughter, Isabella, and simplify.

Her brother Max is an extraordinary singer, musician and songwriter. He confidently stands on stage and communicates through his art. Isabella’s sister Alex is equally talented in the performing arts. From an unforgettable presentation to 1,500 professional speakers or the lead in recent play or in various improv troupes’, Alex has an uncanny ability to express her verbally.

A couple of years ago, Isabella went in front of her school to sing a song. She froze in front of the entire middle school. Her 11-year-old psyche had a defining moment. About the same time, her passion for dance was starting to flourish. Then, there was an “out of the mouths of babes” moment.

Talking about her student body nightmare, “Dad, I’m not like Max and Alex. I like to communicate to people through dance.”

In a recent performance of the Nutcracker, put on by the Dallas Ballet Company, it was a real time experience in communicating through dance. With the complete spectrum from tiny Sugar Plum fairies to professionals with the New York City Ballet, everyone communicated in an equally diverse range of messaging through dance.

The youngest ones mimicked their teacher in the sound booth. The developing dancers kept up the precipitous balance between muscle memory and staying in sync with their fellow ‘Russian Dancers’ while the more experienced dancers explored the art of letting go in an controlled, choreographed setting. 

Isabella was a Mirliton. She was one of a dozen others on stage. Parents really don’t pay close attention to any other children. Knowing your child well, you can tell what they are going through. In Isabella’s case – it was pure joy. The manner she danced was the way she was feeling.

Whether it’s dance, singing or good ol’ speaking with others, you have the same chance to exude this kind of energy. Express what gives you joy and all eyes will be on you. Revel in your passion and you will be able to have both impact and influence.

Force it and you will flounder.

Dial in on your passionate energy and enjoy.