https://diamonddogcoaching.com Diamond Dog Sun, 29 May 2022 09:44:22 +0000 https://diamonddogcoaching.com en https://diamonddogcoaching.com/About Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:35:27 +0000 Diamond Dog https://diamonddogcoaching.com/About <img width="1399" height="1801" width_o="1399" height_o="1801" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3c4432365737f9aa5f996c4b7b02fabb8d23e05212551b4b840a074fcc78ad2d/8CF0BABE-AC71-4137-8FEE-16AEB4B96B97.jpeg" data-mid="165506335" border="0" data-scale="9" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3c4432365737f9aa5f996c4b7b02fabb8d23e05212551b4b840a074fcc78ad2d/8CF0BABE-AC71-4137-8FEE-16AEB4B96B97.jpeg" />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Our story: Diamond Dog provides professional coaching services and public speaking training for artists. The vision of Diamond Dog is that artists fall in love with public speaking as an art form through which they can present themselves authentically and fearlessly. Conceived by performance artist Cian Donnelly, Diamond Dog works closely with artists to coach and train a radical and rich approach to public speaking. The services provided by Diamond Dog draw both on Cian’s distinctive practice as a performance artist, coupled with his extensive experience coaching and training in public speaking, presentation skills, and effective communication. Our training: We have designed our coaching and training to empower artists by deepening their knowledge, practice, and love of public speaking skills. The training is supportive, practical, and tailored to the unique demands of presenting yourself publically within the art world. We offer one-day workshops &nbsp;and one-to-one training, delivered virtually or in person. The training covers many aspects of public speaking, from dealing with nerves and anxiety, to managing pace, pause, emphasis, delivery, to shaping content, improvising, to speaking instinctively and fearlessly. Our clients:We have founded Diamond Dog for artists, gallerists, curators, and educators, who are motivated to improve their public speaking skills. We have provided training for artists presenting artist talks, curators and gallerists delivering presentations to the public, and educators speaking at seminars and conferences. Diamond Dog also designs specialised coaching for individual artists working with spoken word, vocal performance, and writing for voice. ︎ CONTACT DIAMOND DOG&nbsp; https://diamonddogcoaching.com/Public-Speaking-for-Artists Mon, 16 May 2022 12:55:54 +0000 Diamond Dog https://diamonddogcoaching.com/Public-Speaking-for-Artists <img width="1800" height="1800" width_o="1800" height_o="1800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/98bad45b50b652264df802faa01c48bbfb1656083ae3b332af28285cf8325713/Screenshot-2022-06-19-at-14.44.03.jpeg" data-mid="145802923" border="0" data-scale="10" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/98bad45b50b652264df802faa01c48bbfb1656083ae3b332af28285cf8325713/Screenshot-2022-06-19-at-14.44.03.jpeg" />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; What will you take away from this workshop? A public speaking toolkit that can be applied immediately. Extensive applied skills practice in public speaking. Increased confidence and control when speaking publicly. Professional coaching and support in speaking fearlessly and authentically. Expert training in presentation skills and performance for voice. Who would benefit from this workshop? This one day workshop is designed specifically for: Artists/arts workers who deliver artist talks/performance lectures as part of their professional practice. Artists who utilise voice and speech in live art/spoken word/ performative readings. What should you expect? The workshop is a safe space, in which we guide participants through training that is personalised, practical, and supportive. The workshop offers a usable public speaking toolkit and presentation techniques participants can directly apply through Skills Practice Sessions. These Skills Practice Sessions are generously supported through knowledge sharing and peer feedback. What happens during the day? The workshop is divided into two parts. The morning&nbsp; focuses on understanding public speaking as a science of components. Participants analyse specific public speaking criteria, gaining knowledge of a usable toolkit that is then applied through Skills Practice Sessions. The afternoon &nbsp;session leans into public speaking as an art form. We explore your artistic identity and values, bridging how you feel about your practice, with how you speak about your practice publicly.&nbsp; Like to know more? Download: Public Speaking for Artists One Day Workshop Brochure Contact: &nbsp;cian@diamonddogcoaching.com https://diamonddogcoaching.com/One-to-One-Coaching Sun, 29 May 2022 09:44:22 +0000 Diamond Dog https://diamonddogcoaching.com/One-to-One-Coaching <img width="1800" height="1800" width_o="1800" height_o="1800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5ed72b286b478a005cc5ad4b384e9e830f4b5f7ca4036e301a53d69642932bba/Screenshot-2022-05-29-at-10.55.22.jpeg" data-mid="143948130" border="0" data-scale="11" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5ed72b286b478a005cc5ad4b384e9e830f4b5f7ca4036e301a53d69642932bba/Screenshot-2022-05-29-at-10.55.22.jpeg" /> Our one to one program offers specialised training and coaching that is specifically tailored for each invidual client. The coaching begins with a pre-coaching consultation call, to analyse your needs and clarify your goals. A coaching plan and program is then agreed upon. The most common program covers four 75 minute sessions. The coaching and training takes a holisitic approach to speaking as an artist / arts worker, exploring how you think and feel about public speaking, alongside extensive skillset training. Areas covered include, but are not limited to: * Helping you overcome nerves and develop a more positive mindest around public speaking * Extensive practice of presenting techniques (body language and voice) through supportive and practical training exercises * Tailored support for the rehearsal of performances / recordings / presentations * Guidance in shaping content for presentations / artist talks / performance * Specialised training in spoken word, writing for voice, vocal performance * Specific skills training in online presentation to camera, eg Instagram, Youtube etc The one to one program also offers generous support through: * Extensive analysis of audio and video recordings, to increase awareness of the public speaking skillset, positively reinforce skillset shifts, and identify areas for improvement. * Access to online resources and exercises designed specifically for artists / arts workers speaking publicly * Continuing professional development in the form of Dig for Fire, our free monthly online workshop that offers peer feedback and support Would you like to know more? Download: One to One Coaching Program Brochure Contact: &nbsp;cian@diamonddogcoaching.com https://diamonddogcoaching.com/Dig-For-Fire Sun, 08 May 2022 10:21:43 +0000 Diamond Dog https://diamonddogcoaching.com/Dig-For-Fire <img width="1800" height="1800" width_o="1800" height_o="1800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aa914b59abeaac268dfa50714231bfe702b5608fd8c15b689dfb8799fa3f9f81/Screenshot-2022-05-19-at-15.38.08.jpeg" data-mid="143072052" border="0" data-scale="9" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/aa914b59abeaac268dfa50714231bfe702b5608fd8c15b689dfb8799fa3f9f81/Screenshot-2022-05-19-at-15.38.08.jpeg" /> <img width="1573" height="2225" width_o="1573" height_o="2225" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c2bf334ff2f977a0763a7e0500dd9487c139790c9991b3e44430ff7e524705fb/33.png" data-mid="149073402" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c2bf334ff2f977a0763a7e0500dd9487c139790c9991b3e44430ff7e524705fb/33.png" /> <img width="1587" height="2245" width_o="1587" height_o="2245" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d93823a90d0a75dabe9481f342a32af3e69e9bae7fa3c26fb7313cc732ee143b/Copy-of-Cloud-Devourer-1.png" data-mid="153108573" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d93823a90d0a75dabe9481f342a32af3e69e9bae7fa3c26fb7313cc732ee143b/Copy-of-Cloud-Devourer-1.png" /> <img width="4959" height="7014" width_o="4959" height_o="7014" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c48b25762a484a08db6c15e4a885744d10a3e3598b5ae29592d948d4ff51d9d0/DFF-UK.jpeg" data-mid="143817261" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c48b25762a484a08db6c15e4a885744d10a3e3598b5ae29592d948d4ff51d9d0/DFF-UK.jpeg" /> <img width="1587" height="2245" width_o="1587" height_o="2245" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7ba81e0e45b449d6dee9e21e7119656c637247542f3c917c4e0c9239960f3660/Diamond-Dog-Presenta-2.png" data-mid="148194843" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7ba81e0e45b449d6dee9e21e7119656c637247542f3c917c4e0c9239960f3660/Diamond-Dog-Presenta-2.png" /> <img width="4959" height="7014" width_o="4959" height_o="7014" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7c34d11aef9ccf8ebf19c51bf188e4740724dc3f4f0d72b4b1c5b96d0c07adde/Dig-for-Fire-2.jpg" data-mid="146680205" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7c34d11aef9ccf8ebf19c51bf188e4740724dc3f4f0d72b4b1c5b96d0c07adde/Dig-for-Fire-2.jpg" /> <img width="1587" height="2245" width_o="1587" height_o="2245" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0c4f765366d17e1fcd2c86c1b3a7bfa9ce0936b1b7c62fbf98223506767dc4d9/Dig-for-fire-2.png" data-mid="147008388" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0c4f765366d17e1fcd2c86c1b3a7bfa9ce0936b1b7c62fbf98223506767dc4d9/Dig-for-fire-2.png" /> <img width="1587" height="2245" width_o="1587" height_o="2245" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0dcd64dcabff29f7517eac32db7fe4112b6bcbe237a655dd9a7a52b3c05065b1/DFF-7-22.png" data-mid="146822159" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0dcd64dcabff29f7517eac32db7fe4112b6bcbe237a655dd9a7a52b3c05065b1/DFF-7-22.png" /> <img width="1587" height="2245" width_o="1587" height_o="2245" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/09ba0dc56a3ef6f168922d541d07c256dae378d313b6b1942ada6a5ba9790687/DIAMOND-DOG-PRESENTA.png" data-mid="152109221" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/09ba0dc56a3ef6f168922d541d07c256dae378d313b6b1942ada6a5ba9790687/DIAMOND-DOG-PRESENTA.png" /> <img width="1587" height="2245" width_o="1587" height_o="2245" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8fd63ef8037cb55430c79502677a431e15c74a356a12730160341375c88a9cc8/Cloud-Devourer.png" data-mid="149321643" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8fd63ef8037cb55430c79502677a431e15c74a356a12730160341375c88a9cc8/Cloud-Devourer.png" /> Dig for Fire is a free monthly online workshop, designed for for artists to speak publicly. Dig for Fire is an experimental space for continual practice and development in presenting / speaking&nbsp;/ performing as an artist. Participants can present readings, try out performance pieces, rehearse artist talks, or simply show up and improvise. You are free to engage with Dig for Fire as you please.There is no set agenda. The workshop is open to everyone. It’s fine to just attend. There’s no obligation to present. Feel free to message me cian@diamonddogcoaching.com to take part. https://diamonddogcoaching.com/Cian-Donnelly Tue, 10 May 2022 12:04:57 +0000 Diamond Dog https://diamonddogcoaching.com/Cian-Donnelly <img width="1800" height="1800" width_o="1800" height_o="1800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9fc4e5ed033e4d66233cb9e2888dd4817265f296b8f39909a220d6d537bf0f5f/Screenshot-2022-06-19-at-14.48.29.jpeg" data-mid="145803359" border="0" data-scale="9" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9fc4e5ed033e4d66233cb9e2888dd4817265f296b8f39909a220d6d537bf0f5f/Screenshot-2022-06-19-at-14.48.29.jpeg" /> <img width="853" height="569" width_o="853" height_o="569" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e019eed95e61688a94ffbe1339f3c01846efb5740926220c33d412a841f1af83/BC4-1_o.jpg" data-mid="142284677" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/853/i/e019eed95e61688a94ffbe1339f3c01846efb5740926220c33d412a841f1af83/BC4-1_o.jpg" /> <img width="853" height="569" width_o="853" height_o="569" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/71695f5b798ea4766bb54e69a69236f1be75325eb6bbd97d74a5492e026ccc7a/TS8-1_o.jpg" data-mid="142284680" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/853/i/71695f5b798ea4766bb54e69a69236f1be75325eb6bbd97d74a5492e026ccc7a/TS8-1_o.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="667" width_o="1000" height_o="667" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f1f4e556b676030859a2d7585c1da7a9867965cf2033f9406598fcc52b6667e9/IMG_0349_1000.jpg" data-mid="142284511" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f1f4e556b676030859a2d7585c1da7a9867965cf2033f9406598fcc52b6667e9/IMG_0349_1000.jpg" /> <img width="2856" height="1612" width_o="2856" height_o="1612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/83750eb26a995b08d3293bf744bd28eedcc53669c3a7c6d8e5e31de524d57544/Screenshot-2022-05-22-at-11.59.18.png" data-mid="143289696" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/83750eb26a995b08d3293bf744bd28eedcc53669c3a7c6d8e5e31de524d57544/Screenshot-2022-05-22-at-11.59.18.png" /> <img width="1340" height="753" width_o="1340" height_o="753" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fb52783d048e4849ab9c2bf52cdec4a770ebd10e8423c336ef09afbbf6b8d27f/TNSA_2x.jpg" data-mid="143290282" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fb52783d048e4849ab9c2bf52cdec4a770ebd10e8423c336ef09afbbf6b8d27f/TNSA_2x.jpg" /> <img width="1340" height="753" width_o="1340" height_o="753" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/64c8881946da1b1b5eaa7b00c9eb89735a3154fd36b79ef309ced6cd3a8d59f2/Screen-shot-2015-02-18-at-21.42.13_1340_c.jpg" data-mid="142284679" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/64c8881946da1b1b5eaa7b00c9eb89735a3154fd36b79ef309ced6cd3a8d59f2/Screen-shot-2015-02-18-at-21.42.13_1340_c.jpg" /> <img width="1340" height="817" width_o="1340" height_o="817" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6d9a8ff297c0e088905de7f24af34634ac439da02a326c0877b408e24c5b3dfd/DSC_8640_1340_c.jpg" data-mid="142284509" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6d9a8ff297c0e088905de7f24af34634ac439da02a326c0877b408e24c5b3dfd/DSC_8640_1340_c.jpg" /> <img width="1000" height="750" width_o="1000" height_o="750" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/70942ccb60d133f80db26e106e6d8ed7496d1d69aa13f89b81aaa2f75d7cf384/IMG_6455_1000.jpeg" data-mid="142285650" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/70942ccb60d133f80db26e106e6d8ed7496d1d69aa13f89b81aaa2f75d7cf384/IMG_6455_1000.jpeg" /> Some info one me: I’ve been a practicing artist since 1995, specialising in performance from 2003. I have extensive experience performing nationally and internationally. I’ve been nominated for prestigious awards, for example the MAC International Prize, and the LIVEWORKS Performance Act Award. I’ve received&nbsp; bursary awards from the Arts Council of Ireland, and I was awarded the The Arts Council of Northern Ireland Fellowship at The British School of Rome. I’ve also acted as. Director of Catalyst Arts, Belfast, and my work is held in collections such as the ACNI Permanent Collection, and the Collection of the national University of Ireland.I am also a musician, writer, educator, with full coaching qualifications and accreditations (ILM, EMCC) My vision for Diamond Dog: For the last ten years I have balanced my art life, with training and coaching in effective communication skills, storytelling, presentations and public speaking. I’ve brought all these skills together by establishing a coaching and training company for artists/arts workers. I envisioned Diamond Dog as encompassing many things:-Training artists/arts workers in the fundamental skillset of public speaking (pace, pause, improvisation, shaping content etc.) -Specialised support with spoken word, performative reading, and performance for voice -Coaching clients in managing energy, dealing with anxiety, and overcoming nerves -Training, supporting, and coaching artists/arts workers in becoming electrifying communicators.Point of order: Having said all that, I don’t even like the term ‘public speaking’. It’s not the right fit for what artists/arts workers often do when they speak. Maybe ‘heavy magic’ would describe what I feel about artists speaking.I want to train, support, and coach heavy magic.That sounds good to me.What is heavy magic?It’s what can happen when artists/arts workers speak publicly. Something occurs. You feel it.It’s liberating, and at the same time it nails your feet to the floor. That kind of thing.