Drop the Act
Drop the Act
Podcast Description
Drop the Act is a podcast that dives deep into the power of authentic leadership, communication, and storytelling. Hosted by Christopher Key, it features candid conversations with high achievers across industries who share their lessons, challenges, and the transformative power of leading with authenticity.
This isn’t just another leadership podcast. It’s a call to cut through the noise, drop the pretence, and embrace real, impactful connections. Whether you’re a leader, or striving for personal growth, Drop the Act offers practical insights to help you lead and communicate authentically with confidence.
About the Host: Christopher Key
Christopher Key is an accomplished theatre professional and Associate Director for world-renowned productions such as Les Misérables (Korea & Japan, 2024) and The Wizard of Oz (UK Tour, 2024) and With a career spanning continents and roles both on stage and behind the scenes, Chris has mastered the art of leadership, collaboration, resilience, and communication under pressure.
Chris’s unique background in theatre translates seamlessly into leadership and business. Directing large-scale productions has given him deep insights into team motivation, creative problem-solving, and authentic communication—skills which he shares with listeners on Drop the Act.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores diverse topics centered on authentic leadership, storytelling, and effective communication. Episodes include insights on building high-performing teams, overcoming self-doubt, the transition from performer to entrepreneur, and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.
Drop the Act is a podcast that dives deep into the power of authentic leadership, communication, and storytelling. Hosted by Christopher Key, it features candid conversations with high achievers across industries who share their lessons, challenges, and the transformative power of leading with authenticity.
This isn’t just another leadership podcast. It’s a call to cut through the noise, drop the pretence, and embrace real, impactful connections. Whether you’re a leader, or striving for personal growth, Drop the Act offers practical insights to help you lead and communicate authentically with confidence.
About the Host: Christopher Key
Christopher Key is an accomplished theatre professional and Associate Director for world-renowned productions such as Les Misérables (Korea & Japan, 2024) and The Wizard of Oz (UK Tour, 2024) and With a career spanning continents and roles both on stage and behind the scenes, Chris has mastered the art of leadership, collaboration, resilience, and communication under pressure.
Chris’s unique background in theatre translates seamlessly into leadership and business. Directing large-scale productions has given him deep insights into team motivation, creative problem-solving, and authentic communication—skills which he shares with listeners on Drop the Act.
Bulletproof Leadership with Thalia Burt explores fitness, mindset, and resilience strategies to help leaders, performers, and business professionals sustain peak performance and mental clarity.
In Episode 10 of Drop the Act, host Christopher Key sits down with Thalia Burt, founder of The Bulletproof Dancer and former international performer, to explore how fitness, mindset, and resilience can transform leadership performance — whether on stage, in business, or at the highest levels of sport.
Thalia shares her journey from Cape Town to the West End, her transition from performer to entrepreneur, and how discipline, health, and mental strength underpin her coaching for performers and leaders.
Listeners will learn:
Why fitness and nutrition impact leadership performance
How to build mental resilience for business and life
Small daily habits that create lasting results
How to navigate setbacks and self-limiting beliefs
The power of discipline over motivation in success
🎯 Perfect for business leaders, performers, and anyone seeking an edge in performance, mindset, and health.
About Performing Perfectly
Performing Perfectly helps business leaders communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact. From boardroom presence to high-stakes storytelling, we train leaders to perform when it matters most.
Explore our training: 🔗 https://www.performingperfectly.co.uk/training
📧 Contact Performing Perfectly
About Christopher Key (Host)
Christopher Key, Managing Director of Performing Perfectly, helps leaders elevate their presence, storytelling, and impact, blending his professional theatre experience with executive coaching expertise. 🔗 https://www.performingperfectly.co.uk/team
About Thalia Burt
Thalia Burt is the founder of The Bulletproof Dancer, a coaching platform focused on health, mindset, and resilience for performers and leaders. A former international musical theatre performer, she now works with clients worldwide to enhance both physical and mental performance.
📧 Contact Thalia Burt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thaliaburt
Bulletproof Dancer: https://www.instagram.com/thebulletproofdancer
Website: https://www.thebulletproofdancer.com
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