It is totally extraordinary. It has been completely revolutionary to my sense of self, both personally and as an artist.
Viv’s course is so well constructed, thoroughly researched, and full of actionable, practical tools to deepen and clarify the relationship between the artist and their work, and the artist and themselves. What makes this course remarkable is how Viv shows up for you, every week, for 12 weeks, with patience, intelligence and fierce compassion.
By modelling these qualities, she invited me to embrace them within myself, and what I found through the process was a way back toward strength in vulnerability, and how essential it is to relate to oneself and the world with firm, loving kindness.
I would recommend this course with my whole heart to any artist searching for their own path”. -Kate Handford, Actor, Poor Things (Oscar Winning film) Alice and Steve
I cannot recommend it enough”- Theresa Cutknife Actor (The Last Frontier, Apple TV)
Vivien helped me uproot that shame and understand that letting go of perfectionism doesn’t mean ceasing to strive for high quality work, but rather shifting my focus to the aspects of that work that are more important to me than being perfect. She helped me remember why I became an actress in the first place.
She walked me back home to me. Showing up wholly and authentically was actively encouraged. She offered tools and practices that brought me back into my body, and she lit the pathway that led to wholeheartedly embracing the fullness of my voice. In doing so, each scene we explored became deeper and richer. There is freedom in safety. And with Vivien, you are always safe to play.
Though, at times, this was some of the toughest work I’ve ever done, it was also some of the most rewarding. I leave these 12 weeks feeling both like an entirely new person, and more like myself than perhaps ever before. – Hannah Melissa Scott (Beacon 23, Near of Far)
Viv cultivates a space that is warm, curious, introspective, reflective, deeply empathetic and equally challenging, energizing, specific, actionable. She’s supported me with tools to uncover and understand what happens when I get in front of a camera or when I’m rehearsing. She’s also provided specific practices to return to the now, to the need and objective of the characters we’ve worked with.
Viv has invited me into a journey toward becoming more present as a human and as an actor. Working with her has helped me unstick from years of tension, freeing up my creative energy and giving myself the space and permission to play. I walk away from our 12 weeks of training with so much joy, fresh perspective of myself as an artist, and new energy as I embark on this path!” – Adri Almeida
Vivien is a wise soul with endless curiosity as an artist and coach. During the 12 weeks I took some of the biggest (and best) risks of my career so far with Vivien’s support, knowledge and care. She truly commits 100% to being alongside you as you grow, in vulnerability and bravery toward your goals. I’ve gained a deeper sense of ownership of my craft and career.
This course digs beneath the surface to give you tools to empower your on-camera acting from the inside out, unique to your own gifts. Highly recommend Vivien’s on-camera confidence course!
– Loriel Medynski, Actor (The World to Come, Where Monsters Live)
Her knowledge about the business, technicalities of acting on camera and the holistic understanding of what it means to be an actor all in the one-on-one classes is what I have been looking for. I highly recommend this course for anyone needing a coach that cares about you and your journey in finding your why as an actor.- Heeyun Park, Actor (Law & Order Toronto)
Vivien has coached me through some of the most exciting times in my life. I give this course a glowing five stars and I recommend it to all actors who have big goals but aren’t sure how to put them into action. Thank you for guiding me towards scary and exciting life changes. I am so filled with gratitude and love for you.”
– Shayla Brown, Actor (Women Talking, See)
Viv gave me tools to monitor and observe my thoughts and inner dialogue, helping me understand how much these internal patterns impact performance. We reflected deeply on “success”, moving away from vertical measurements and toward a more personal, authentic perspective. She challenged me to be braver in accepting myself and rediscovering the joy in acting.
Her compassionate firmness was exactly what I needed. She gently but persistently pushed me to confront the parts of myself that were afraid and vulnerable. It felt like these 12 weeks were just the beginning of a much larger journey.
Thanks to her guidance, I not only feel more grounded as an actor but also as a person. I completed her course feeling emotionally raw; confident in advocating for myself; and more hopeful… I’m incredibly grateful for the insight, support, and strength she brought to this process.- Lisa Truong Actor, The Players (Tiff) Hudson & Rex (CityTV)
She’s so compassionate in this role of guide – so wholeheartedly supportive and generous with her personalised attention – that I couldn’t help but emerge with an incandescent sense of mission and viscerally re-enlivened creative fire.
This is unlike any acting course I’ve ever taken; it transformed not only my relationship to my artistic practice, but to my very self, as I sometimes stumble, sometimes soar along my way”. – Amelia Sargisson Actor See, Murdoch Mysteries
She is generous, kind and creative and the work we’ve done together has made me feel more confident, comfortable and, above all, more like myself on camera. I cannot recommend working with her enough.” – Bryn Kennedy Actor V Wars
I started working with Viv at an extremely critical moment in my career and took a leap that I’m incredibly fortunate to have accomplished under the consultation of Enlivenment Coaching, one that might’ve been plagued by my inner critic had I not been exposed to the frameworks and practices that Vivien teaches.
She approaches every session with so much compassion and curiosity that it really encouraged me to actively learn and enact those same behaviours towards myself—whether that be during sessions of game-planning my needs/wants for my career (and beyond) or during challenging scene work. Vivien knew exactly how to productively push me out of my comfort zone through her strategic assignment of sides and the vulnerable connection we formed throughout our scene work.
Before my work with Vivien, I quite literally never imagined that ease and compassion could exist in relation to my work as an actor. I felt as though every performance had to be riddled with anxiety and self-doubt because I didn’t know anything else. Pursuing a career in acting is not easy, but I definitely feel so much more at ease with pursuing it.
If you need someone to help you get ALL your shit together as a human and as an actor, look no further than Enlivenment Coaching.– Sam Calleja Actor Law and Order, Star Trek Strange New Worlds.
I cannot recommend the On Camera Confidence course enough. I am going into this year with a healthier outlook, a sense of purpose and a lot of excitement – Sarah Hime Actor, Pink is In, Writer Actor Producer Alice is Fine
