The Balancing Act(or)
"Finding your balance on and off stage"
These programs work with actors to help find the balance, rather then being a working actor "or" not.
In our sessions, actor(s) are guided through a series of Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing methods to help understand the motivators and drivers of the Self. With this greater understanding actors in training and professional actors have been able to deepen their connection to their values so they can leverage their strengths and inform their behaviours and actions. From these methods greater understanding of the Self allows the individual to manage their journey with greater awareness, passion and balance.
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There is much more to the lives of actors as we are intelligent empathetic individuals who see and feel the world in a truly intelligent way. This can be overwhelming to manage, especially when we are overwhelmed with the various worlds we traverse that live internally and externally. Check out the program options below to see which is most suitable for you.
CREATIVE Collective
Working as an ensemble learning through experience and observation
The Positive Mentor offers The Creative Collective, a unique program run by a specialist who understands both the psychological demands of the stage and the practicalities of the rehearsal room (as a PMH Specialist, Educator, and Actor).
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We don't just talk about wellbeing; we apply PMHW frameworks directly to your unit, script, or character exploration.
This results in:
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More profound and nuanced character development.
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A stronger, more cohesive, and less conflict-prone ensemble.
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Coaching through challenges to aid in the autonomous actor
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Mental hygiene practices for difficult content
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Actors who understand themselves better and can leverage their own mental health practices to sustain a long, healthy career.
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By the end of this program, actors will gain the practical tools and profound insights required to elevate their craft, professional relationships, and mental resilience:
Peak Performance & Self-Mastery
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Deepen Character Work by identifying and exploring self-motivations and leveraging personal dynamics within an ensemble context.
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Boost Resilience through implementing strategies to manage challenges and stressors inherent to an actor's life.
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Achieve Sustainable Practice by implementing systems to maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid burnout.
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Apply Conflict Management processes to manage both internal (self-doubt, stress) and external (rehearsal room) conflict effectively.
Ensemble & Communication Excellence
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Strengthen Collaboration by mastering effective communication skills, clearly articulating wants and needs to fellow artists.
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Cultivate Empathy by developing a deeper understanding of individual strengths, areas for growth, and seeking to truly understand others in the rehearsal room.
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Establish Positive Connection through hands-on activities that immediately improve collaboration and communication in an artistic team.
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The V.S.B.A Framework Advantage
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Utilise the V.S.B.A Framework to enhance progress, reduce conflict, and gain a broader perspective on the actor's role within the community and global landscape.
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Leverage V.S.B.A strategies to apply powerful, informed perspectives to the life of an actor, both on and off stage.
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Implement M.S.N.B.A strategies to balance wellbeing on and off stage throughout training, rehearsals and performance
The Positive Actor
Tangible Outcomes for Actors
The Positive Actor Program offers highly personalised, one-on-one coaching designed for the professional actor navigating the demanding realities of the industry. Delivered flexibly in-person or via Zoom, this program is your dedicated space to tackle career challenges, manage creative slumps, and achieve essential positive mental health and wellbeing.
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The Unique Advantage of this program is the exploration of our frameworks in addition to the use of TPM's Telescope Lens Model. Leveraging The Positive Mentor's (TPM) proprietary Telescope Lens model to bring profound clarity and perspective to your journey. This framework allows you to meticulously examine your motivations, intentions, and professional objectives. Through this focused work, you will learn to Define, Design, and Drive a balanced lifestyle that seamlessly integrates your career goals with your personal wellbeing needs. This isn't just mentoring; it's a strategic partnership for long-term artistic and personal success.
By the end of your coaching program, you will gain the clarity, strategic tools, and self-mastery required to successfully navigate your career and personal life:
Strategic Goal Definition & Achievement
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Gain Focused Clarity and Direction on your future and career objectives using the precision of the Telescope Lens Model.
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Confidently Set and Achieve Personal Goals across all aspects of your life (e.g., career, finances, mental health).
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Apply the Telescope Lens Model methodology to ensure your goals are not only aspirational but practical, achievable, and lead to demonstrable success.
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Self-Mastery & Resilience
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Deepen Self-Understanding by assessing your individual strengths and weaknesses to make informed professional and personal decisions.
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Enhance Resilience and Perseverance to rapidly overcome career challenges, creative setbacks, and audition obstacles.
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Utilise the V.S.B.A. Framework to deepen self-understanding and effectively align your perspectives with your professional goals.
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Professional & Personal Alignment
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Demonstrate Adaptability in managing challenges related to goal achievement, ensuring your momentum is sustained.
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Build Effective Communication skills through focused mentorship engagement, improving professional collaboration and boundary setting.
THE CREATIVE ARCHITECT
Tangible Outcomes for Creative Producers
The Creative Architect Program is a unique and intensive mentorship designed for creatives—particularly actors—ready to devise, design, and deliver their own projects. This structured program moves you beyond simply performing into becoming an empowered Creator-Producer.
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Guided by The Positive Mentor, a Positive Mental Health & Wellbeing (PMHW) specialist, this program utilises three proprietary frameworks—V.S.B.A, M.S.N.B.A, and TPM’s Telescope Lens Model (TLM)—to provide the strategic and psychological foundation for your work.
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You will develop a collaborative and empowering project that is deeply aligned with your core values, leverages your authentic strengths, and culminates in a tangible piece of work, all while establishing robust mental health and wellbeing practices that support your long-term success.
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By the end of this program, you will possess a fully realised project design, the frameworks to execute it, and the mental resilience to sustain your creative journey:
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Strategic Project Design & Alignment
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Define Your Project's DNA by utilising the V.S.B.A. Framework to ensure your work is rooted in your core values and leverages your unique strengths.
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Translate Vision into Action by applying the Telescope Lens Model (TLM) to set clear objectives and design an executable production plan.
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Develop a Fully Aligned Creative Project that integrates the core components of V.S.B.A and M.S.N.B.A to ensure purpose and sustainability.
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Creator Accountability & Execution
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Establish Ownership and Accountability over your creative journey and project progress through structured mentorship and clear goal-setting.
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Utilise Strengths and Behaviours to propel project completion and make informed creative decisions.
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Design a Collaborative Framework that empowers your team and maintains alignment with the project's foundational values and objectives.
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Integration
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Manage Creative Stressors by applying PMHW strategies directly within the project development and rehearsal processes.
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Employ the M.S.N.B.A Framework to monitor and manage your Mindset, Needs, and Beliefs, ensuring your wellbeing supports—not detracts from—your creative output.
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Sustain Creative Health by developing a personalised PMHW strategy that allows you to confidently move from concept to delivery without sacrificing mental wellbeing.