My default warm-up routine is find an out of the way spot, wave my arms like a bird and do a few jumping jacks. I like to start with energy. I try to get everything working and flapping so that when I get in front of my group I can exude as much energy as possible.
I, of course, thought this was the best (and maybe only) way to prepare. Then I met Angela and Dennis Buttimer. They are Mindful Leadership and Wellness experts who speak to business audiences about discovering peak performance through personal wellness.
They warm up with quiet music, deep breathing and meditation. Plus they bring these techniques to their audiences as they begin. It gives a different feel to the presentation. A different intensity and clarity.
Their audiences love it.
