On-site or in vivo rehearsal means live practice in the performer’s upcoming venue.

• On-site rehearsal means live practice, ideally in the client’s work or performance location. This part of coaching is ideal for the last stages of preparation before a speech or any kind of performance. While it is not always possible to go, for example, into the courtroom for litigators, out of town conference sites to coach executives, or the actual stage for a performing artist, a simulated site can be arranged, and the benefits are still tangible.
• Nancy has added to the traditional alternation of mental and live rehearsal a sequence that begins with a “cold” reading of a particularly difficult or problematic part of the presentation. The client critiques this section, mentally rehearses the desired version, then performs it live again. Usually improvement is noticeable from the first run-through, but we continue the sequence until it feels right to you. Next, other specific parts are chosen and rehearsed for enhancement. Finally the entire speech or performance is done live. This is an opportunity to speak in front of another person, and to get last minute coaching on other dimensions of the performance. You have now also performed your speech live, and can continue practicing in front of family members or friends to bring yourself closer to your successful performance.

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