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Coffee and CoachingListening is a Superpower - Meet Richard BentleyIn this conversation, Bernhard Kerres and Richard Bentley explore the transformative journey of coaching, discussing the shift from giving advice to fostering a listening environment. Richard shares his personal experiences, the importance of accreditation, and the role of coaching in leadership. They delve into the significance of empathy, the power of reflection, and the privilege of being a coach while also addressing the growing anxiety among clients in today's world.Richard Bentley is a coach and facilitator at andQFIVE. Bernhard Kerres is the Managing Partner of andQFIVE Coaching. Get in touch, if you are...2025-03-2344 min
Coffee and CoachingA Romanian Coach in Toronto - Meet Roxana RadulescuIn this engaging conversation, Roxana Radulescu shares her journey from Romania to becoming a coach in Canada, emphasizing the importance of soft skills in professional development. She discusses the challenges faced by mid-level managers and how coaching can help them navigate their roles effectively. Roxana highlights the significance of intentions in coaching relationships and the continuous learning required in the coaching craft. She also distinguishes coaching from therapy and mentoring, and shares her experiences in developing online leadership courses.Find out more about Roxana, her coaching, and her courses at https://andqfive.coach/roxana-radulescu/ and https://personalskillscoach...2025-03-0643 min
Coffee and CoachingWhen you can dream it, you can do it!When you can dream it, you can do it! So, what holds you back? In this episode of Coffee & Coaching, Bernhard Kerres discusses the struggles faced by talented individuals trapped in corporate jobs they dislike. He encourages listeners to reflect on their life choices and financial needs, emphasizing the importance of personal fulfillment over monetary gain. Through the 'bread, butter, and jam' model, he guides listeners to assess their financial requirements and consider what truly brings them happiness. Bernhard advocates for taking proactive steps towards change and suggests seeking coaching for guidance in this journey.
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Coffee and CoachingEmpower Women and ClientsSummary
In this engaging conversation, Alexandra Deutsch and Bernhard Kerres explore the multifaceted world of coaching, touching on personal journeys, the significance of accreditation, the impact of coaching on clients, and the importance of empowering women in leadership roles. They discuss the challenges faced in coaching, the tools and frameworks used, and share magical moments that highlight the transformative power of coaching. The conversation concludes with insightful questions that provoke deeper thinking and reflection.
Alexandra and Bernhard are both coaches with andQFIVE Coaching. Go to www.andqfive.coach to...2024-10-2831 minCoffee and CoachingDon't Be Sorry!In this conversation, Bernhard Kerres explores the concept of apologies, particularly focusing on how often individuals, especially women, tend to say 'sorry' in various situations. He encourages listeners to reflect on the necessity of their apologies and to consider whether they are taking responsibility for their actions. Additionally, he discusses the impact of authority in communication, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in how one presents themselves to others. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to reduce unnecessary apologies and to be mindful of their authority in interactions.
Find out more...2024-10-2107 minCoffee and CoachingC:\>CoffeeIn this episode of Coffee & Coaching, Bernhard Kerres discusses the importance of bringing back the human spirit into our daily communication. He highlights the negative impact of fast messages and endless emails on our ability to connect with others truly. Bernhard emphasizes the need for more thoughtful and personal communication, using examples such as ordering coffee in a coffee shop and starting meetings with a coffee ceremony. He encourages listeners to take a step back, consider the other person's perspective before sending a message, and make an effort to be superhuman and kind in their communication.
Bernhard...2024-09-3006 minCoffee and CoachingMy VoiceAfter ending his singing career, Bernhard never thought much of his voice anymore. However, it is one of his hidden talents that helped him a lot in his career in business and the arts. In this episode of Coffee & Coaching, Bernhard Kerres talks about the power of recognizing and utilizing our hidden talents. Bernhard encourages listeners to explore their own secret talents and not be afraid to pursue them, regardless of societal expectations. The episode ends with an invitation to reach out for further discussion.
Bernhard is a coach based in Vienna, Austria, who works with clients...2024-09-2306 minCoffee and CoachingLove & AppreciationIn this episode of Coffee and Coaching, Bernhard Kerres discusses the importance of love and appreciation in our lives. He emphasizes the need to practice self-love and appreciation, as well as expressing love and appreciation towards others. Bernhard suggests starting the day by taking a few minutes to appreciate ourselves and hug ourselves if we're alone or expressing appreciation to our partner if we're with someone. In the evening, he recommends reflecting on three specific things we appreciate about ourselves and sharing them with our partners. Throughout the day, Bernhard encourages sending messages of love and appreciation to friends...2024-09-1609 minCoffee and CoachingHeartbeatsIn this episode of Coffee and Coaching, Bernhard Kerres explores the connection between the heartbeat and our lives. He discusses how music is linked to our heartbeat and how it can create a sense of connection and unity among people. Kerres also emphasizes the importance of aligning our beats when meeting and collaborating with others. He shares an experiment he conducted where people had conversations with different beats playing in the background, highlighting the impact of beat alignment on team dynamics. Kerres concludes by encouraging listeners to experiment with beats and rhythms in their own lives and relationships.
2024-09-0211 minCoffee and CoachingThe Secret Formula to Endless Happiness and SuccessBernhard Kerres shares with you the very secret CCB formula, providing you with endless happiness and unlimited success.
Bernhard Kerres is a coach based in Vienna, Austria, who works with clients from around the world. If you are interested in working with him, come for a free Coffee Meeting. Find more about Bernhard on www.bernhardkerres.com.
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All the book titles Bernhard read out at the beginning of these episodes are actual books you can buy in any good b...2024-04-0114 minCoffee and CoachingAm I Good Enough? (Again!)In this episode, Bernhard explores the question of whether we are good enough. He discusses the Imposter Syndrome and how it affects our self-perception. Bernhard delves into development psychology and the shift in perception as we grow older. He emphasizes the importance of developing filters to navigate feedback and judgment from others. Bernhard also highlights the need to trust our inner compass and seek guidance from supportive individuals. He concludes by encouraging listeners to silence their inner critic and build a strong support circle.
Bernhard Kerres is a coach based in Vienna, Austria, who...2024-03-2015 minCoffee and CoachingResonance - How We Resonate with OthersSometimes, we resonate with others, and sometimes, we don't. And often, it is a mystery to us why.
Bernhard takes the example of music to explain the concept of resonance. Even the best violinist playing the best violin in the world might not resonate with each other.
Bernhard Kerres is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker based in Vienna, Austria. He was the first opera singer to become a C-level executive of multi-million Euro tech companies. And he was the only artistic director of a world-leading concert house to bring his startup to Silicon Vall...2024-02-2608 minCoffee and CoachingMore Morning RoutinesHow can we focus on what matters to us in a single day? Bernhard suggests having a morning notebook and scribbling down every morning what really would make a difference for that day.
Bernhard Kerres is a coach based in Vienna, Austria. He focuses on leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and career coaching. Find out more about Bernhard at: www.bernhardkerres.com.2024-02-2506 minCoffee and CoachingMorning RoutinesWhat are you doing when you wake up? Are you also grabbing your phone immediately?
Bernhard Kerres suggests spending time on your spiritual, physical, intellectual, and emotional well-being before being drawn into the virtual world of re-acting instead of acting.
The book he is referring to is:
Sharma, R. S. S. (2018). The 5 Am Club. Jaico Publishing House. You can find it in any good bookstore or on Amazon.
To find out more about Bernhard, go to www.bernhardkerres.com. 2024-02-1908 min
Coffee and CoachingMovember - Talking About Men's HealthNovember is a month focusing on men's health. The Movember foundation brings our attention to testicular cancer, prostate cancer, and suicide prevention. In today's episode, Bernhard Kerres talks about Movember's ALEC model: Ask, Listen, Encourage, Check-in. It is a great model for good conversations, especially but not only with men.
More about Bernhard Kerres, a Leadership Coach based in Vienna, Austria, on www.bernhardkerres.com. Feel free to come for a free coffee session in person or via Zoom. These sessions are free of any obligations.2022-11-0317 min
Coffee and CoachingGratitude - El CaminoBernhard shares his gratitude in this last episode of the El Camino sequence. Seeing the cathedral of Santiago di Compostela after five days of hiking was a unique and intensive moment.
More about Bernhard Kerres, a Leadership Coach based in Vienna, on www.bernhardkerres.com.2022-10-2808 min
Coffee and CoachingI Do Not Want to Cope!The war in Ukraine continues. Coping would mean accepting. Instead of accepting, Bernhard believes that many small steps can lead back to respect and peace. If you want to support Ukrainian musicians, please go to: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/help-musicians-ukraine. The money will be used to buy train tickets, COVID tests, and other basic necessities for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
More about Bernhard Kerres, a Leadership Coach based in Vienna, on www.bernhardkerres.com.2022-03-1507 minCoffee and CoachingDealing with the War in UkraineThe war in Ukraine affects so many of us. While our love and care go out to the victims, we deal with our anxiety and fear. Bernhard Kerres shares his personal way of dealing with his helplessness, anxiety, and fear.
More about Bernhard Kerres, a Leadership Coach based in Vienna, on www.bernhardkerres.com.2022-03-0906 min
Be Your Own Manager20/21 Money! 💰💰💰Negotiating fees is one of the toughest topics for any musician. Putting a number to us as person does not feel right. And then there is always someone who offers a concert for a lower fee. Bernhard Kerres introduces a different view point on fees and negotiating your contract.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Courses on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-11-2410 min
Bernhard on LeadershipThe BUT MeetingIf there is an AND Meeting, there might as well be a BUT Meeting. Giving all the objections and criticism space and time is important for any idea to develop. But that time and space should be limited and clearly labeled. This allows for a team to see an idea from different perspectives and to work on making it better.Bernhard Kerres is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker based in Vienna, Austria. He was the first opera singer to become a C-level executive of multi-million Euro tech companies. And he was the only artistic director...2021-11-1106 minBernhard on LeadershipThe AND MeetingsHow often are we sitting in meeting listening to all the objections, criticism, and often outright hostility towards our ideas or suggestions. Let us turn that around and create meetings which are collaborative and, perhaps, even fun. Try out the AND Meeting. Bernhard Kerres introduces the rules and the fun of the AND Meeting and the ways to do it.Bernhard Kerres is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker based in Vienna, Austria. He was the first opera singer to become a C-level executive of multi-million Euro tech companies. And he was the only artistic director...2021-10-2905 minBe Your Own Manager19/21 Smile! 😊With more and more live concerts happening, Bernhard Kerres is astonished about how "office like" many musicians behave at concerts. He has a simple remedy: smile!
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Courses on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-09-2009 min
Be Your Own Manager17/21 I am a Musician - Flutist Veronika Vitazkova"I am a musician. I am free. I play what I want, when I want, with who I want." - Flutist Veronika Vitazkova in an interview with Bernhard Kerres. Veronika has over 50 different flutes and plays them all. She accepts the challenge to learn playing a new flute within weeks and to perform publicly with it or even record a soundtrack with it. Yes, she studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, but instead of going through the narrow - and crowded - door of orchestra auditions, she found a much more fulfilling and fascinating...2021-08-1624 min
Be Your Own Manager16/21 Sit Still!We have been treating classical music performances stricter than any religious services. Isn't it time to to actually consider the audiences more? Why do people come to a concert? Can one only appreciate music by sitting completely still and silently? Bernhard Kerres ponders these questions in the latest episode of the BYOM Podcast.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Courses on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-08-0911 min
Bernhard on LeadershipDoes Professionalism Eat Motivation for Breakfast?When speaking about orchestras and leadership, the assumption is that orchestra members are highly motivated. They are often not. But they are mostly highly professional. So, the question is, does motivation or professionalism create a great performance?
Bernhard Kerres is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker based in Vienna, Austria. He was the first opera singer to become a C-level executive of multi-million Euro tech companies. And he was the only artistic director of a world-leading concert house to bring his startup to Silicon Valley. Bernhard coaches executives especially in tech and in consulting, as well...2021-06-1009 minBe Your Own Manager15/21 If You Want to Go Far, Go TogetherThere is just so much we can achieve alone. Science has shown that peer groups are immensely powerful. We have not only implemented in the BYOM community but experienced Working-Out-Loud Groups as well as MasterMinds. In this episode Bernhard Kerres has tips on how to set up your own Successful Musician Group.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Courses on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-06-0719 minBe Your Own Manager14/21 The Joy and the Anxiety of Performing Live AgainLuckily the world is opening up again. Live concerts are popping up again. A great joy for musicians and audiences. But with all the joy one can not neglect the anxiety of performing in front of a live audience after such a long break. Bernhard Kerres has five steps to overcome that anxiety.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Courses on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-05-3109 minBe Your Own Manager13/21 Get in the Head of Audience MembersMany presenters and musicians treat concerts and opera performances almost in a religious way. Only enlightened people are allowed to worship the high art of classical music. The end of the COVID19 pandemic allows us to rethink that. A great first step is observing audience members and listening to them.
The book, Bernhard mentions, is Value Proposition Design by Alex Osterwalder & al. -> https://www.strategyzer.com/books/value-proposition-design.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Courses on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.co...2021-05-2712 min
Be Your Own Manager12/21 Clarinet to Go - Meet Bettina AustBettina Aust is an outstanding young clarinetist from Germany. She won several prizes and has performed around the world. Bettina has just released her latest album Fin de Siècle with music from the beginning of the 20th century. Her brother, Robert Aust is the pianist on the recording. In the conversation with Bernhard Kerres, Bettina Aust talks about her new album, her research into female composers, how she coped with COVID19 and more.
You find out more about Bettina Aust on her webpage: www.bettina-aust.de.
Curious about the upcoming nexTus Festival of the B...2021-04-1228 minBernhard on LeadershipYes, They Can - Collective Leadership in a Live Case StudyMuch has been written about collaborative leadership. Today, Bernhard Kerres introduces a real live case study on the subject. The nexTus Festival is the brainchild of the BYOM Community, a community of musicians who came together in the COVID19 pandemic. They decided to put on a festival. Ten people serve on the festival committee as equals. Over 60 musicians are involved. The planning of the festival started in January 2021, just three months before it is going to open on April 17, 2021.
In this conversation, Bernhard Kerres talks to three members of the festival committee about collaborative leadership, what...2021-04-0137 minBe Your Own Manager10/21 When Will the World Return to Normal?In a recent Clubhouse discussion, Bernhard Kerres was asked, when the world would return to normal after the pandemic. The answer - probably never. In this podcast Bernhard analyses four trends around the pandemic and its impact on classical music. From that he derives tips for classical musicians to have a successful career post-pandemic.
Curious about the upcoming nexTus Festival of the BYOM community? - Check it out: nextus.beyourownmanager.com.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: w...2021-03-2216 minCoffee and CoachingDon't Waste Time on a Plan BWith the pandemic going for a year now, many people re-think their career choices. Some consider jobs they view as safer. Others are thinking about a Plan B. Bernhard Kerres uses a metaphor to explain that a Plan B might be the absolutely wrong choice. He suggests to rather focus on the one and only Plan B.
More about Bernhard Kerres, a Leadership Coach based in Vienna, on www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-03-1813 minBe Your Own Manager09/21 Don't Be Shy to Be an IntrovertSurprisingly to audience members, many musicians are introverts. They communicate through their instruments. Bernhard has some concrete tips in how to deal as a musician with being an introvert off stage.
Curious about the upcoming nexTus Festival of the BYOM community? - Check it out: nextus.beyourownmanager.com.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-03-1509 minBernhard on LeadershipA Colourful Focus on What MattersMany executives and managers are overwhelmed by the demand on their diary. They hop from one meeting to the next often ending the day frustrated because they miss the feeling of achievement. Bernhard Kerres has a small exercise which one can build into one's daily routine to increase the focus on what really matters - and to make yourself accountable for it.
Bernhard Kerres is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker based in Vienna, Austria. He was the first opera singer to become a C-level executive of multi-million Euro tech companies. And he was the only...2021-03-0409 minBe Your Own Manager08/21 Another 80:20 RuleDriving for excellence is key to your artistic profile. But if you apply that drive for excellence to all your activities, you will be slowed down and frustrated. Bernhard Kerres offers a little exercise on where to utilise your drive for excellence and where to avoid it. And he looks forward to the results of the little exercise he has for you.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go t...2021-03-0111 minCoffee and CoachingFighting COVID19 Monotony with Micro AdventuresA year of lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social distancing has limited our experiences. Life has become boring and monotonous. Bernhard has a few tips on how to spice up monotony during a time where you still cannot do much.
More about Bernhard Kerres, a Leadership Coach based in Vienna, on www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-02-2510 minBernhard on LeadershipBe Co-Active! 🚀So far we have been talking about being pro-active or re-active as a leader. But, Bernhard Kerres, argues that this does not really cut through to what is needed in today's world. He creates the term of "co-active leadership" encouraging managers and executives to collaborate with their teams and within their eco system.
Bernhard Kerres is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker based in Vienna, Austria. He was the first opera singer to become a C-level executive of multi-million Euro tech companies. And he was the only artistic director of a world-leading concert house to...2021-02-1808 minBe Your Own Manager05/21 Your Secret Pet ProjectsMany musicians have amazing creative projects but keep them secret from the world. There are pianists writing pop songs. There are cellists finding their roots in folk music. Others are painting, cooking, writing etc. Bernhard Kerres argues that it is time to reveal and share your secret projects. They are an important part of your Lovemar.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-02-0211 minBernhard on Leadership5 Survival Tips for Online MeetingsOnline meetings have taken over with COVID19. They have become our everyday routine. But we often forget that they are very different than physical meetings. Understanding the differences and using the benefits of the digital world can make them highly effective not only during a pandemic but for decades to come.
Bernhard Kerres is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker based in Vienna, Austria. He was the first opera singer to become a C-level executive of multi-million Euro tech companies. And he was the only artistic director of a world-leading concert house to bring his startup...2021-01-2815 minBe Your Own Manager04/21 Groundhogs, Ostriches, and PenguinsThe COVID19 pandemic has been a massive challenge to classical music and performing arts. Musicians have, in our experience, reacted in three ways:
like a groundhog hoping that things will get better when they wake up again,
like ostriches, ignoring what is happening, and hoping that everything will be back to normal when they raise their head, and
like penguins, adapting to the harshest climate one can imagine.
Bernhard Kerres talks about the three different ways of dealing with the crisis and encourages musicians, to act like penguins.
If you are interested in the Be Y...2021-01-2517 minBe Your Own Manager03/21 Be Adventurous in the Digital World!The various lockdowns and closures of cultural institutions is challenging. Many musicians have taken to the internet to share their music. But is it enough to replace the physical experience with a digital one? Bernhard Kerres argues, that musicians should use this unusual times to experiment and to see the any event from the audiences' perspective. It is not only about making great music. It is also about providing a unique experience. This is the time to experiment!
The best guide for your technical setup comes from Sofia Livotov and Satriya Krisna, two amazing singers. Have a...2021-01-1809 minBernhard on LeadershipThe Myth of Highly Productive PeopleDo you also feel bad only getting up at 6 am when you read that all the highly productive people and great leaders get up at 3, 4 or 5 am? Bernhard Kerres questions the correlation between early rising and success.
Bernhard Kerres is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker based in Vienna, Austria. He was the first opera singer to become a C-level executive of multi-million Euro tech companies. And he was the only artistic director of a world-leading concert house to bring his startup to Silicon Valley. Bernhard coaches executives especially in tech and in consulting, as...2021-01-1408 minBe Your Own Manager02/21 What Promoters Will Look AtWe are often asked, how promoters find talent. Recommendations and the personal network is definitely still the best and most successful way to get in touch with promoters. Over the years, promoters have learned not only to look at competitions, but also at social media for talent they are interested in. How will that change through the COVID19 crisis? - Bernhard Kerres argues, that continuing to make music and to find an audience in these difficult times will get the attention of promoters.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management...2021-01-1108 min
Coffee and CoachingNew Year's ResolutionsWith the start of the new year, we all feel full of energy, happy, and ready to get started. We make a lot of resolutions, sometimes too many. In this episode of Coffee & Coaching, Bernhard Kerres talks about a few tricks to not just jot down some resolutions, but to really stick to them.
More about Bernhard Kerres, an Executive Coach based in Vienna, on www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-01-0610 minBernhard on LeadershipBernhard on Leadership - IntroductionAnd yet another podcast on Leadership? Bernhard Kerres explains in this first episode why he wanted to create yet another podcast on leadership. Besides running companies from a start-up in Silicon Valley, to a stock-market listed tech company with over EUR 100 mio. turnover in Germany, or the Vienna Concert House, he regularly coaches executives from all industries. In his leadership training he often goes back to his own roots in classical music to explain complex leadership issues.
Bernhard Kerres is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker based in Vienna, Austria. He was the first opera singer...2021-01-0403 minBe Your Own Manager01/21 Happy New Year! 🍀Welcome to the 2021! We all hope that it will be better than the last one. Bernhard Kerres has a few tips for you how to best start the New Year.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.com.2021-01-0408 minBe Your Own Manager18/20 Am I Good Enough? (AGAIN...) 🛑Self-doubt and perceived competition stop many musicians in their growth. They forget that they actually have already mastered greatness with all the hours and hard work they put in. Before even entering university, they are close to the 10,000 hours to greatness Malcolm Gladwell cites. Bernhard Kerres suggests to acknowledge your greatness and ignore the stop signs popping up in our mind.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to w...2020-12-1409 minBe Your Own Manager17/20 How Much Do You Practice?You can practice at least three hours a day or not more than three hours a day. The little difference in phrasing between "at least" and "not more" seems insignificant but changes the quality of our practicing immensely. Bernhard Kerres explain the impact a change like that can have on the quality of your practicing and therefore your career.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.c...2020-12-0406 minCoffee and CoachingSmall Talk und Networking im LockdownEuropa ist wieder im Lockdown. Menschen sollen zuhause bleiben, wo immer möglich. Ist das das Ende von Networking? Bernhard Kerres teilt einige Gedanken, wie Networking auch und gerade in der virtuellen Welt sinnvoll möglich ist.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist und in Wien lebt, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com. Übrigens bietet er, wie viele andere, derzeit seine Coaching Services auf einer Pay-As-You-Can Basis an, um möglichst viele Menschen in der Krise zu unterstützen.2020-11-0506 minBe Your Own Manager16/20 Thinking Beyond Concert HallsIs the future of music making in opera houses and concert halls? Yes, but probably not only. Bernhard Kerres argues that especially with the crisis of COVID19 it is time to think of delivering music to people in other ways than just opera houses and concert halls.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Bernhard Kerres go to www.bernhardkerres.com.2020-11-0209 minBe Your Own Manager15/20 Music MattersIt is time to change the narrative. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK, suggested in an itv interview, that artists should retrain. An outcry by artists and media followed. But the question is not if society should support the arts and artists. The question is, argues Bernhard Kerres, do the arts and especially classical music support society. And he answers that with a clear yes.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To f...2020-10-1906 minBe Your Own Manager11/20 The Corona Scenarios 3Following the last episode, Bernhard Kerres discusses potential scenarios of the COVID19 crisis and its impact on classical music. In this episode, he takes you to August 2021 - one year from now. He invites you to consider three scenarios:
Australia, based on the current quarantine regulations in Australia
Vaccine, based on reports from Goldman Sachs and others about the availability of a COVID19 vaccine by December 2020
Seniors, based on various research requiring senior citizens to be either vaccinated or to stay at home.
Again, Bernhard Kerres suggests that listeners get together with friends and colleagues to discuss...2020-08-2512 minBe Your Own Manager10/20 The Corona Scenarios 2The COVID19 crisis will be part of our lives and careers for some time. We cannot predict the future and what will happen. But we can prepare for all possible outcomes. In this second episode on the Corona Scenarios, Bernhard Kerres invites you to think about the impact of the COVID19 crisis on four different musician types. He encourages you to get together with colleagues and friends to discuss your thoughts. This will help you to be better prepared.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical...2020-08-1310 min
Be Your Own Manager9/20 The Corona ScenariosThe COVID19 crisis will not go away. The only thing that is certain is uncertainty. Bernhard Kerres speaks about how to deal with this kind of uncertainty. And he invites listeners to the Corona Scenarios webinar on August 14, 2020 -> go.beyourownmanager.com.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com.2020-07-2711 min
Coffee and CoachingErbsenzählerNur weil man Geld messen kann, hat es noch nichts mit Reichtum zu tun. Einige Gedanken zu einer Welt abseits von Messen, Zahlen, und Ziffern.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist und in Wien lebt, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com und auch auf www.breess.com. Übrigens bietet er, wie viele andere, derzeit seine Coaching Services auf einer Pay-As-You-Can Basis an, um möglichst viele Menschen in der Krise zu unterstützen.2020-05-2806 minBe Your Own Manager7/20 Music for FreeWith the COVID 19 crisis many musicians turned to social media and the internet to spread their music. They brought joy to many people. Some people in the music world are now concerned if audiences will ever make the effort to go to a live concert again - and even pay for it. Bernhard Kerres, author of the career handbook for classical musicians, Be Your Own Manager, and former CEO and Artistic Director of the Wiener Konzerthaus is not concerned.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical m...2020-05-1812 min
Coffee and CoachingSchweigt! (Ihr negativen Gedanken...)60% bis 70% unserer Gedanken sind negativ. Doch kann man das Denken genauso trainieren, wie seine Muskeln. Bernhard Kerres stellt drei Wege vor, um mit seinen eigenen negativen Gedanken umzugehen und positives Denken zu trainieren.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist und in Wien lebt, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com und auch auf www.breess.com. Übrigens bietet er, wie viele andere, derzeit seine Coaching Services auf einer Pay-As-You-Can Basis an, um möglichst viele Menschen in der Krise zu unterstützen.2020-05-1416 min
Coffee and CoachingKinder am VerhandlungstischWie oft werden Verhandlungen und Besprechungen hoch emotional. Oft hat das gar nichts mit dem Thema zu tun. Viel mehr kommen plötzlich alte Verhaltensmuster zu Tage, die wir aus unserer Kindheit mitgenommen haben. Da sehen wir uns plötzlich als Kind dem Vater gegenüber und reagieren trotzig. Oder wir drängen eine Frau - bewusst oder unbewusst - in die Rolle, die wir für richt halten. Bernhard Kerres teilt Gedanken, wie man diese Verhaltensmuster aufbrechen kann.
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Be Your Own Manager6/20 Meet Bernhard KerresMany musicians asked Bernhard Kerres about his career path, leaving the stage, running tech companies, and returning to head one of the greatest concert halls in the world. So, he decided to share his musical career path in this podcast. He speaks about his introduction to classical music in his home town Vienna with the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna Stateopera, singing with Agnes Baltsa, José Carreras and many others, and eventually deciding that he was not good enough for a performing career.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management an...2020-05-0436 min
Coffee and CoachingDrama im KopfFrüher wurde jemand für wahnsinnig erklärt, wenn er Stimmen im Kopf hörte. Heute ist klar, dass der innere Dialog, den wir führen können, zu den Stärken des menschlichen Denkens gehört. Bernhard Kerres führt durch das Coaching Werkzeug der Inner Cast of Characters.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist und in Wien lebt, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com und auch auf www.breess.com. Übrigens bietet er, wie viele andere, derzeit seine Coaching Services auf einer Pay-As-You-Can Basis an, um mögl...2020-04-3013 minCoffee and CoachingDie RelativitätstheorieNachdem viele derzeit Home Schooling betreiben und zu Lehrern und Lehrerinnen geworden sind, gibt Bernhard Kerres Nachhilfe in Physik. Heutiges Thema - Albert Einsteins Relativitätstheorie.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist und in Wien lebt, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com. Übrigens bietet er, wie viele andere, derzeit seine Coaching Services auf einer Pay-As-You-Can Basis an, um möglichst viele Menschen in der Krise zu unterstützen.2020-04-2311 min
Be Your Own Manager5/20 Meet flutist Hélène BoulègueIn this episode, Bernhard Kerres, talks to Luxembourg based flutist Hélène Boulègue about COVID 19, her discovery of André Jolivet and more. Hélène Boulègue one the first price of the Kobe International Flute Competition in 2017. In the recent months she has released two CDs with the flute works of André Jolivet on Naxos. Hélène is a member of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com2020-04-2028 minCoffee and CoachingLange ListenHast Du auch eine Liste mit den Kriterien, die ein idealer Partner oder der Traumjob erfüllen muss? Listen sind wie Bilanzen - sie zeigen eine Momentaufnahme an einem gewissen Stichtag. Beruf, Partnerschaft, und das Leben ist aber viel mehr eine Reise, als eine Momentaufnahme.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist und in Wien lebt, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com. Übrigens bietet er, wie viele andere, derzeit seine Coaching Services auf einer Pay-As-You-Can Basis an, um möglichst viele Menschen in der Krise zu unterstützen.2020-04-1612 min
Be Your Own Manager4/20 Krishna Thiagarajan on the COVID 19 CrisisKrishna Thiagarajan, CEO and President of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, talks with Bernhard Kerres on the impact the COVID 19 crisis has on classical music. He gives insides on how the Seattle Symphony stands united to secure its future. More importantly he is full of ideas what will change and sees many opportunities for younger artists in a post-COVID 19 crisis.
If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com
2020-04-0937 minCoffee and CoachingUnsere fünf SinneUnsere fünf Sinne sind viel mehr als unterschiedliche Aufnahmeorgane. Umso mehr unserer Sinne wir ansprechen, umso tiefer tauchen wir in eine Tätigkeit, in eine Erfahrung ein. Die Verwendung unserer Sinne gibt uns sogar Aufschluss über die Nähe zu anderen Menschen. Manche Menschen sehen wir lieber aus der Ferne, während wir andere gerne in einer Umarmung fühlen.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com. Übrigens bietet er, wie viele andere, derzeit seine Coaching Services auf einer Pay-As-You-Can Basis an, um m...2020-04-0916 minCoffee and CoachingRegie im Corona TheaterIn Krisenzeiten verstärken sich unsere Charaktere. In Zeiten der Unsicherheit halten wir uns an unseren Charakterzügen fest. Bernhard Kerres spricht über die Charaktere, die er in der COVID-19 Krise um sich sieht, vom Vogelstrauß bis hin zum Durchtaucher, und beginnt damit eine Art Aufstellung der Welt, wie sie sich gerade um uns abspielt. Bernhard ladet ein, selbst damit zu experimentieren und zu entscheiden, ob das zu schreibende Stück eine Tragödie oder eine Komödie wird.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es unter: ww...2020-04-0215 minBe Your Own Manager3/20 CoronaThe COVID-19 crisis brought the world close to a complete standstill. Musicians are facing significant economic challenges. The world as we knew it will change. Bernhard Kerres talks about trends which will impact the post Corona world for musicians. You’ll find more about Bernhard Kerres on his website: https://www.bernhardkerres.com2020-03-3024 minCoffee and CoachingAus der ZukunftGerade wenn wir tief in der Krise stecken, scheint es unmöglich, sich eine andere Zukunft vorzustellen. Eingesperrt in den eigenen vier Wänden wegen der Corona Krise, ist aber gerade das wichtig. Bernhard Kerres nimmt die Inspiration von Zukunftsforscher Matthias Horx auf, der vor kurzem über die Welt nach Corona geschrieben hat, und lädt die Zuhörerinnen und Zuhörer ein, sich mit ihm in ein Cafe im Herbst 2020 zu setzen. Wie schaut die Welt dann aus? Was würde man sich selbst aus Sicht der Zukunft heute raten?
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Exe...2020-03-2611 minCoffee and Coaching543215 4 3 2 1 ist eine schöne Übung, um gerade in schwierigen Zeiten ein bisschen Ruhe zu finden. Bernhard erklärt in diesem Podcast die Übung und macht sie gleich selber.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com.2020-03-1911 minCoffee and CoachingEingeschränktDie Corona Krise schränkt unser Leben ein. In Österreich und vielen anderen Ländern gelten Ausgangsbeschränkungen. Die Menschen sind aufgerufen, zuhause zu bleiben. Bernhard Kerres bringt drei Ideen, um diese Zeit besser zu überstehen: Organisation, Routine und soziale Kontakte.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com.2020-03-1608 minCoffee and CoachingLeben mit CoronaDer Corona Virus hat unser Leben und unseren Alltag fest im Griff. In vielen Ländern kommt es deswegen zu massiven Einschränkungen in unserem Alltag. Bernhard Kerres spricht über den Umgang mit Angst und wo Führungskräfte heute besonders gefragt sind.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com.2020-03-1310 minCoffee and CoachingAuch kleine Erfolge wollen gefeiert werden!In einer sich immer schneller drehenden Welt, vergessen wir oft darauf, auch kleine Erfolge zu feiern. Dabei ist das Feiern wichtig. Wir brauchen das positive Gefühl, die Freude, die Anerkennung.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com.2020-03-0511 minCoffee and CoachingSo führen erfahrene Dirigentinnen und DirigentenErfahrene Dirigentinnen und Dirigenten führen ein Orchester anders als Neulinge. Ein großer Unterschied ist, dass sie nicht jeden Fehler korrigieren, sondern sich viel mehr auf die Suche nach der Ursache mehrerer Fehler machen. Sie versuchen, Muster zu erkennen, und dort einzuwirken, wo sie die größte Hebelwirkung haben. Auch erfahrene Führungskräfte räumen ihren Teams Raum zur Entwicklung ein, und greifen nur dort ein, wo es systemisch Sinn macht, um eine noch bessere Leistung zu ermöglichen.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es un...2020-02-2711 minCoffee and CoachingScreenoverts lösen Introverts und Extroverts abBisher kannten wir introvertierte und extrovertierte Menschen. Bernhard Kerres argumentiert, dass wir ein neues Charakteristikum einführen sollten: Screenoverts - Menschen die im und durch den Bildschirm kommunizieren und Leben.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com.2020-02-2009 minCoffee and CoachingEin sicherer RaumIm Coaching ist es wesentlich, einen Raum zum Vertrauen und Öffnen zu schaffen. Vertraulichkeit ist dabei ein Grundprinzip, das schon der Ethik Codex der International Coach Federation (ICF) vorschreibt. Ein gutes Gespräch braucht aber mehr als Vertraulichkeit. Beide Partner müssen wissen, dass das Gesprochene im Raum bleibt. Ebenso muss klar sein, dass ein Coaching Gespräch nicht bewertet oder urteilt. Diese Elemente können auch in anderen Gesprächen im Beruf und im persönlichen Leben hilfreich sein.
Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es unter...2020-02-1311 minCoffee and CoachingAtmenDie Atmung ist eine wichtige Basis für unser Leben. Sie versorgt den Körper. Gleichzeitig reagiert sie automatisch auf körperliche, aber auch psychische Belastungen. In Gesprächen, Sitzungen, Meetings, Vorträgen etc. ist die Kontrolle der eigenen Atmung aber auch die Beachtung der Atmung anderer ein wichtiger Faktor, der den Gesprächsverlauf grundlegend verändern kann.
Der ehemalige Sänger und Vorstand von Technologieunternehmen Bernhard Kerres spricht über seine Erfahrungen mit Atmung. Mehr zu Bernhard Kerres, der heute als Executive Coach, Berater und Keynote Speaker tätig ist, gibt es unter: www.bernhardkerres.com2020-02-0611 minBe Your Own Manager02/20 Time TravelWhen thinking about ones career, one gets easily stuck between huge dreams and the harsh reality. Bernhard Kerres takes you on a time journey to develop a more concrete career strategy.2020-01-2308 minCoffee and CoachingKAIROS MomenteEs gibt Momente im Leben, wo alles plötzlich richtig ist - all Stars are aligned. Das sind Kairos Momente, die selten und wegweisend sind. Inspiriert vom Buch, Der unendliche Augenblick, von Natalie Knapp (Rowohlt, Reinbek 2015) und vom Artikel, Kairos: Bereit für den günstigen Moment, von Sven Rohde in der Zeitschrift Psychologie Heute (01/2020) spricht Bernhard Kerres über diese einzigartigen Momente und die Notwendigkeit, sie beim Schopf zu packen.2020-01-1611 minBe Your Own Manager01/20 HAPPY NEW YEARA happy New Year from Bernhard Kerres and some thoughts on resolutions and goals.2020-01-0910 minCoffee and CoachingWarum ich coacheBernhard Kerres erzählt, wie er zum Coaching gekommen ist und was ihn daran begeistert.2020-01-0406 minBe Your Own Manager32/19 No More Boring ConcertsToday's concert format comes from the late 19th century. It has something which is almost religious. And it is probably completely outdated. Bernhard Kerres talks about how musicians can think about new and different concert formats involving fans, colleagues, music lovers, and people who have never been to a concert. And, if you have great ideas, Bernhard will share your idea on the next episodes of this podcast.
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2019-11-0709 minBe Your Own Manager31/19 Get Stuff Done (Kind of...)Following a question about apps for time and project management, Bernhard Kerres delves into more project management considerations. The right process comes before the tools. He himself uses Daylite from Marketcircle but that's only available on Apple platforms. Still, there are enough other tools out there which can support you in time and project management.
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Thanks for listening!2019-10-2416 minBe Your Own Manager30/19 Walk on Water!In preparation for his lecture at the University of Music and Dance Cologne in Wuppertal, Bernhard Kerres looks at Christo and Jeanne-Claudes' project "Floating Piers" and what it means for a career in music.
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Thanks for listening!2019-10-1009 minBe Your Own Manager29/19 Start with Your Community!So many musicians, singers, composers, entrepreneurs, and freelancers think that having lots of "friends" on social media makes a strong community for them. It does not. Bernhard Kerres explains that musicians should start building a following in their community, the town they come from, the town they are living in. The places you lived in are the starting point for a real community.
Also in the podcast, a short introduction to cellist Ernst Simon Glaser and his wonderful blog giving people a peak back stage..
More about the podcast and the book on www.beyourownmanager.c...2019-10-0311 minBe Your Own Manager28/19 Routines and HabitsWhile practicing is a strong established habit for musicians, looking after one's career isn't. Bernhard Kerres shares his ideas on starting with a self-management routine which over time should form a strong habit. This will enable musicians to manage their careers proactively and be more successful in it.
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Thanks for listening!
2019-09-2611 minBe Your Own Manager27/19 Together We Are StrongerWorking on selling and marketing yourself alone can be tedious. Bernhard Kerres talks about a new system he recently came across - Working Out Loud. Based on the book by John Stepper, it is the idea of four to five people working on together on their individual goals over twelve weeks. It is an idea which might be useful to many freelance musicians planning the summer 2020 and the season 2020/21.
More about the podcast and the book on www.beyourownmanager.comand www.hellostage.com.
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2019-09-1209 minBe Your Own Manager26/19 Play on High StreetsThe high streets of our villages, quarters, and towns, are the main artery of life in our community. Due to e-commerce, the economic cycle, and other developments, many high streets are dying out because the shops are closing down. Bernhard Kerres explores an idea of bringing back life to the center of our communities.
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Thanks for listening!2019-09-0509 minBe Your Own Manager25/19 The 3Cs in Marketing Yourself as a MusicianA few months ago, Bernhard Kerres, was talking at the Nordic Orchestra Conference in Stockholm. He introduced a new marketing concept for the arts world which he called 3Cs. The 3Cs stand for Content, Community and Conversation. Today he adapts this concept to the marketing needs for classical musicians.
You can read more about the 3Cs Concept on the blog of Haydn 1791 -> www.haydn1791.net
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...2019-08-0813 minBe Your Own Manager24/19 You Are Special!Being outstanding on one's instrument, being a great singer, a motivating conductor, a creative composer, is only a start. To be successful you need to know what makes you special. Bernhard Kerres talks about daring to communicate one's strengths, one's passions.
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Thanks for listening! 2019-07-2511 minBe Your Own Manager23/19 The Power of a Good StoryWhat makes a good story and why should you think about stories? Your bio, your website, even your concert program is a story. Bernhard Kerres shares some secrets of good stories with you.
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Thanks for listening! 2019-07-1111 minBe Your Own Manager22/19 Summer! - You're To Do ListSummer is coming! Time for holidays. But also for reflection. Bernhard Kerres has your summer to-do list for you.
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Thanks for listening! 2019-07-0407 minBe Your Own Manager21/19 Social Media versus E-Mail NewslettersWhen marketing in the digital age we all flock to social media. It is so easy. But if you look at the numbers it is a big waste of time. In our latest episode, Bernhard Kerres, compares the effectiveness of social media to e-mail newsletters. What has been your experience?
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Thanks for listening! 2019-06-1312 minBe Your Own Manager20/19 Videos!Videos are today an almost must for musicians. Videos give promoters, artistic director, agents, etc. the opportunity to get to know an artist better before actually having them audition or engaging them. Most competitions use videos today. But there is a difference what the target audience of a video is. Bernhard Kerres speaks about the different kinds of videos for classical musicians.
You can find good examples for videos on the HELLO STAGE webpage at: www.hellostage.com/?p=2049
More about the podcast and the book on www.hellostage.com. You can also support the p...2019-06-0612 minBe Your Own Manager19/19 Write Better Applications for Concerts and PerformancesIn our latest career podcast for classical musicians, Bernhard Kerres talks about how to write a good application for a concert or performance. He suggests to do research, focus on quality over quantity, and to follow up. What is your experience?
More about the podcast and the book on www.hellostage.com. You can also support the podcast on www.patreon.com/bernhardkerres.
Thanks for listening!2019-05-3012 minBe Your Own Manager18/19 Get Paid!Again and again musicians tell us that they play for free. An article in the Dutch newspaper NOS says that even the world famous Concertgebouw in Amsterdam does not pay artists for lunchtime concert. Simon Reinink argues it with the opportunity for artists to gain concert experience. In this episode of Be Your Own Manager, Bernhard Kerres makes a point that musicians and artists need to get paid for their work.
In other news, Bernhard introduces the new website dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suites -> www.jsbachcellosuites.com. Cellist Marianne Dumas presents all her groundbreaking...2019-05-1615 minBe Your Own ManagerSpecial Edition: Podiumsdiskussion Karriere heuteThis weeks Be Your Own Manager podcast is in German!
Dies ist die Aufzeichnung einer Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema Karriere heute. Die Diskussion wurde im Rahmen des Festivals Rising Stars der Musikhochschulen Freiburg, Karlsruhe und Stuttgart am 3. Mai 2019 in Karlsruhe aufgenommen. Bernhard Kerres spricht mit den Gästen über die beruflichen Herausforderungen an junge Musikerinnen und Musiker.
Die Gäste sind:
Hannah Bregler, ehemalige Fagottistin, die heute die "Musikfeste auf dem Lande" des Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festivals leitet;
die Pianistin und Spezialistin für zeitgenössische Musik, Magdalena Cerezo Falces; und
die R...2019-05-0956 minBe Your Own Manager17/19 Selling, selling, sellingSelling leads to engagements. That's why we need to learn about it. In today's episode, Bernhard Kerres talks about the differences of direct and indirect sales and what that means for musicians. His recommendations is to focus significantly more on direct sales than on marketing and social media.
Furthermore in the podcast an introduction to the 14th International Mozart Competition Salzburg 2020 for violin, piano, and horn. The online application for the competition is already open.
If you like that podcast consider supporting it on Patreon www.patreon.com/bernhardkerres. More information on the things we...2019-05-0217 minBe Your Own Manager16/19 Even Oral Agreements Can Be Contracts (RR)In our latest Be Your Own Manager podcast, Bernhard Kerres talks about contracts. Even an oral agreement can be a contract. Documenting it might be helpful. Also, contracts should be read and can be negotiated.
Furthermore in the podcast an introduction to the 14th International Mozart Competition Salzburg 2020 for violin, piano, and horn. The online application for the competition is already open.
If you like that podcast consider supporting it on Patreon www.patreon.com/bernhardkerres. Thank you!2019-04-2517 minBe Your Own Manager12/19 How to Start as a ConductorToday Bernhard Kerres is answering a question we got via Instagram. How do you start your career as a conductor? It isn't an easy question but Bernhard's answer holds some valuable information not only for conductors but generally for musicians. Listening, performing and networking.
Also in the podcast the reminder of the online workshop with Marie-Luise Dingler from the Twiolins about cold calling and selling. More on the www.hellostage.com.
If you like this podcast please support it and enjoy a wide variety of benefits. Go to www.patreon.com/bernhardkerres for more information. T...2019-03-2813 minBe Your Own ManagerPlans and PayHave you made your plans for 2019 yet? Bernhard Kerres has a few tips for you. Furthermore Bernhard talks about the equal pay case at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. For links go to www,hellostage,com2018-12-1816 min