089: Terry Knickerbocker Helps People Find Their Voice

Unlabeled Leadership

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 89, Terry Knickerbocker describes how he handled teaching actors during the pandemic and describes how he could find success virtually. He then shares a story about how someone helped him move forward, even after difficult events. Finally, Terry provides practical advice for helping others and ourselves.

Prologue

Terry is not a corporate professional, and he’s not a leadership expert. He does know and practice contemporary leadership, though. Terry is the founder and studio director of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio. He has taught and coached well-respected actors such as Sacha Baron Cohen, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Williams, Emmy Rossum, Josh Charles, and Abbie Cornish (to name a few). Terry also continues to work on projects with profound professionals such as Daniel Craig, Michelle Williams, Sam Rockwell, and Zac Efron (again, to name only a few). I encourage you to visit his website, even if you do not act!

01:54 Part 1: Committed to Excellence

The pandemic has affected everyone, especially those who teach in person. Terry shares an amazing story about how he adapted to virtual teaching.

15:49 Part 2: Foundation of your Genius

Terry talks about resilience and how someone helped Terry continue to move forward, even after difficult events.

21:30 Part 3: Making Space for People to Find Their Voice

Terry advises us with practical ways for helping others and ourselves. He talks some about how to handle difficult conversations.

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Episode links

Terry’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook

Susan Scott’s book, Fierce Conversations

Marshall B. Rosenberg’s book, Nonviolent Communication

Gary DePaul’s website

Gary’s books:

What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership

Background Music

You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.

00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov

01:46 Epic Dramatic Inspiring Piano by DmytroIgnatov

15:30 African Delight by simonleng

21:12 The Fast Jazz by TexasBrother

25:00 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia

Lead on!