Performance Psychology At Work
Beyond The Spotlight: How to Survive and Thrive in the Real World of Acting and Performing Arts is Dr. Steve Bull’s ninth book, and is now available for pre-order.
Co-authored with his daughter, actor, podcaster, and industry advocate Alexa Morden, this first-of-its-kind handbook offers a rare and personal collaboration between two generations and two professional worlds - combining Alexa’s lived experience within the acting industry and Steve’s decades of expertise in performance psychology.
This partnership offers a unique dual perspective: the realities of life as a working actor, alongside the evidence-based psychological tools that support resilience, confidence, and wellbeing in high-performance environments. The result is both a survival guide and a source of inspiration for anyone pursuing a long-term creative career.
In the book, readers will discover:
How to perform under pressure, manage nerves, and recover from rejection
Tools for building confidence, redefining success, and maintaining motivation
Mental wellbeing strategies designed specifically for actors and creatives
Guidance on navigating power dynamics and staying authentic in a competitive industry
…and much more.
Whether you’re new to the profession, an established creative, or not in the entertainment business at all but are someone working to improve performance in high-pressure environments, Beyond The Spotlight provides strategies to help you thrive - both personally and professionally.
Register to pre-order Beyond The Spotlight from our publishers Crowood Press - also available via Amazon and Waterstones.
BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT
OUT IN THE NEW YEAR!
“An honest portrayal of the real life as an actor, and an incredibly helpful guide to those starting out or even looking for perspective ten years into an acting career. Dr Steve is measured and insightful, providing a unique perspective into the acting process that I have not yet read to date. This is a book that helpfully attests to the trials, tribulations (and sometime triumphs!) of being an actor, through a practical and actionable lens.”
-Phil Dunster, actor & Emmy-award nominee
THE GAME PLAN
Mental toughness goes hand in hand with success and yet it is often misunderstood. True mental toughness is about preparation, resilience, control, risk management and above all execution. So, how do you utilise this elusive but critical attribute? By starting with a “game plan.”
The Game Plan is about winning. More importantly, it’s about you winning. It’s about how you can create a personal performance environment that enables you to deliver at the crucial times. The Game Plan explores different types of mental toughness and examines how each one can give you the platform for significantly increased levels of self-confidence and resilience. Learn the easy-to-apply lessons that have created an environment of success for a host of world-beating performers in the business world and beyond. Imagine being able to apply a winning performance mindset to everyday work situations such as:
Making presentations razor sharp
Wowing new clients
Being in control during performance appraisals
Staying cool during even the most hectic and pressurized days
Maintaining your self-belief even when things go wrong
Making the right decision at the right time.
Read and learn from The Game Plan and you will have at your fingertips a robust strategy to give you the edge over your closest competitors and the very best chance of success.
“You’ll come away from this read wondering why you never learned these skills before. Well worth the time. ★★★★★”
