Heart of the Moment

History

Ranjit Krishnamma:
Ranjit has been acting professionally for over 20 years in film, theatre, TV, and radio. His recent appearances in theatre have been with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shared Experience and at The National Theatre. He co-founded the Cardiff theatre company, “The Knowledge,” and has recently written, directed and composed the music, for a short film about trafficking titled, “Cheap Import.”

Recent TV work includes Eastenders, Law and Order, Harley Street, Waking the Dead, Murphy's Law, Casualty and Little Britain. Film work includes the yet to be released “Good Sharma,” starring Billy Connolly, New Years Day, High Heels and Low Lives, Shooters and The Last Horror Movie.
Ranjit has led The Mastery for 15 years. He has also developed workshops of his own including “Feeling What Is,” “Beyond the Method,” (a six week acting course) a short creative intensive called “Expresso,” a residential drama/development/holiday in France – “The Heart of Drama,” and an outdoor adventure week in North Wales, ”Into the Wild..”
“I encourage an individual and intense exploration of the inner world and its relationship to our daily lives. I am proud to be a part of what I believe to be some of the most effective and ethical human development work on the planet.”

"Simplicity, safety, respect, clarity; uncluttered leadership. You're the new generation of leaders. Masterful stuff." Mac Andrews.
Commercial Psychologist

"You love very instinctively. Love is about unconditionally wanting the best for someone. This shines out of you."
Graham Knowles


Olivia Nelson:
Olivia is a professional actor and has experience in theatre and television, as well as devising and performing her own work, “You Talk I Listen” and “Archetypal Frenzy”. She facilitates a range of workshops and courses in the UK and abroad, including The Mastery of Self Expression, Authentic Connection and The Meisner Technique for actors, private individuals and corporate clients. The majority of Olivia’s work experience in the corporate arena has been primarily delivered as a specialist consultant delivering specific elements within team building, leadership, motivational and self-development courses, often working in partnership with other consultants. Olivia’s approach combines her experience of acting, self-development and leadership. Compassionate and down to earth Olivia creates permission for people to take risks and move through their comfort zones in a professional, fun and supportive atmosphere.

“Getting up, close and personal with our selves creates amazing opportunities for choice and change, based on who we really are as apposed to the roles we’re often obliged to play by society/bosses/parents. This experience of authentic behaviour produces a new and profound space for confidence, clarity, strength of character and creativity…all things leading to greater fulfilment, personal freedom and a rich experience of life…and it’s infectious!”

What people have said about Olivia’s leadership:

“Excellent! Open, honest, focused, compassionate, supportive, encouraging, warm, loving, giving, gentle yet firm.”
Menyee Lai
Actress

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is exceptional and 10 is magnificent, eleven"
David Potter
Barrister

Description

The Art of The Moment
Led by Ranjit Krishnamma & Olivia Nelson

This unique workshop offers a full range of techniques and processes to assist you in allowing the present moment to guide you in the discovery of your full potential. Each stage is designed to free up your impulses, instincts and insights, empowering you to reconnect, express and sculpt your never-ending creativity.

Over the two days we will explore:

• Your individual creative process
• How to free yourself from self sabotaged blocks
• The practice of attention and self awareness
• Taking risks and exploring the unknown
• The Meisner Technique
• Various movement techniques
• Visualisation and Voice Dialogue
• Self Leadership