Alex Rathgeber

In case you’re interested… I thought I’d share some details of my psychology studies. You never know what thoughts or ideas it might spark for someone... 🧠💭

These are the assessments I’ve done so far. Some are assigned topics, others are self-selected. Can you pick which ones I chose?

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🗒️ (Essay) Impacts of self-stigma on the treatment and recovery of major depressive disorder

🗣️ (Oral presentation) The autobiographical critic within: Perceiving oneself as a major character in one’s life story predicts well-being (by Ryan Goffredi and Kennon M. Sheldon)

💻 (Research assignment) Information literacy skills portfolio

📚 (Literature review) The role of motivational conflict on emotion regulation

🔬 (Study design) Effects of mental contrasting with implementation intentions on job search processes and outcomes

🧐 (Study critique) Mindfulness training alters emotional memory recall: support for an emotional information processing model of mindfulness

📊 (Data analysis) Advanced statistics and methods of psychological inquiry: scientific methodology, data interpretation, critical thinking, experimental design, and statistical software.

📑 (Research report) Powerful beyond words: Perceptions based on paralanguage and language

🗣️ (Oral presentation) Environmental enrichment promotes adaptive responding during tests of behavioral regulation in male heterogeneous stock rats (by Ishiwari et al.)

🎧 (Research proposal) Effects of music priming on memory reconsolidation for the treatment of PTSD and other fear-based memory disorders

🎭 (Essay) Acting is rehearsal of mentalising and perspective-taking for adolescents

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That’s it for now! Plenty more to come…

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been absolutely loving coaching a bunch of young performers who’ve been preparing auditions for different performing arts courses around the country.

If you have an upcoming audition you’d like some professional help with, it’d be fantastic to work with you on the material you’re preparing.

Visit my website or just send me a DM, and we’ll tee up a time to chat! 🚀✨

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📸 by Marcus Hart

20 years feels like a milestone to celebrate.

In 2006, I stepped on stage in my first professional lead role as a wide-eyed 23-year-old, freshly graduated from WAAPA, bright green with inexperience, but as eager as anything.

Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to play some fantastic roles, and every role has given me a chance to develop my craft alongside unbelievably talented co-creators, on and off stage.

8 shows a week is no joke. Everyone in our business can vouch for that. It asks us to dig deep and rise up, to be the best we can - in this moment, for this audience, right now.

This is why we love making live theatre so much. It requires every person involved to put focus and effort into breathing as one - all departments, all individuals, all together.

As I type this, I feel emotional just thinking about that collective energy in a theatre, when everyone is buzzing backstage. It’s quite possibly the best feeling in the world.

And I’m grateful beyond words that I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of it with so many incredible co-stars, creatives, company members, and other collaborators across all the years and places.

I’m so excited for what’s next… whatever that may be. And in the meantime, I’m excited to share my knowledge and love of all things theatre and performance with whoever needs it. 🚀✨

With over 20 years of experience playing leading roles at the highest level of Australian and international stage productions, I know what it takes to maintain physical and mental health and fitness for peak performance.

I’m eager to support you in developing your own approaches to practice and performance so you’re not only well, but really thriving.

Let’s chat! 🤳🏽 Book an intro call via my website (link at top of profile).

It’s been nothing but a pleasure and privilege to provide performance coaching to the uber talented Sienna Walsgott 🤩 ��She’s one of the most creatively hungry, hard-working, and humble performers I know… and she’s only just getting started!��You can catch her professional debut performance in COME ALIVE! AUSTRALIA 🎪 Currently playing in Perth, followed by seasons in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne. �
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�I’d love to help you take flight too! 🚀✨

Let’s have a chat.
Book an Intro Call via my website (link at top).

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📸 Marnya Rothe Photography

What you’re capable of performance-wise doesn’t exist outside of you.

You already have everything you need to succeed.

You don’t need to acquire more knowledge, spend more time, wait for something to be fixed, or be given permission by someone else.

You don’t need to say “I’ll be ready when... (this or that happens).”

You’re ready today.

If you let yourself explore, play, experiment…

Look at what you already have and work with that.

Because what’s inside you RIGHT NOW is waiting, primed, eager to be unlocked and shared.

And I’m excited to help you unlock and share it.

So, let’s have a chat about your performance ambitions.

(And think BIG!)

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Book a call via my website (link at top).

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📸 Marcus Hart

Are you performing to your potential?

Or are you just going through the motions, getting the job done, convincing yourself ‘that was good enough’ but feeling a bit lacklustre, like you could achieve more?

How would it feel to be more powered up, more on fire, more in the zone?

Imagine if you felt UNSTOPPABLE. 🚀

For the first time, I’m excited to be offering one-to-one performance coaching.

Coaching individualised to YOU and your performance ambitions. ✨

✊ BUILD YOUR CONVICTION.

🎨 DEFINE YOUR OWN PATH.

🐎 UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL.

I bring with me over 20 years of experience playing leading roles in Australian and international stage productions, from the Sydney Opera House to the West End, and I can’t wait to help you supercharge your performance!

Limited 1:1 private performance coaching sessions available now.

Book a chat with me - just head to the Coaching page on my website (link at top).

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📸 Marnya Rothe

Ready to go from Great → Outstanding! 🚀

Feel like you could be performing better, but don’t know what to do to give yourself the extra edge?

For the first time, I’m excited to be offering one-to-one performance coaching sessions.

Coaching personalised to your stage, your projects, your ambitions. ✨

→ Maybe you’re a PRE-PROFESSIONAL performer looking for help preparing for a concert / showcase / audition for a course.

→ Or an EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONAL looking to work with someone experienced, who can also provide guidance in navigating getting started in the industry.

→ Or you might be an ESTABLISHED ARTIST preparing and polishing pieces for upcoming auditions and performances, who needs a solid scene partner and a second set of keen ears and eyes.

→ Maybe you’re a NON-PROFESSIONAL wanting to explore, develop, and refine your performance / presentation / communication skills for your work in another industry.

Whatever your aim, let’s have a chat and see how I can help you dial up your performance! 💥

Book an Intro Chat on the Coaching page of my website (link in bio info above).

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📸 Marcus Hart

The saying goes, “Seeing is believing.” As in, it has to be seen to be believed. 🤔 I’m not so sure.

For artists, elite level performers, and other trailblazers, often the opposite is true: BELIEVING IS SEEING.

First, you need to believe in the idea of doing, creating, embodying, or achieving something before you then start to bring it into reality.

→ So, what’s a dream role you imagine yourself playing?

→ And can you begin rehearsing how you’d be in that role today?

Believe it first. Then do everything you can to make it seen.

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I’d love to help you! Book a chat with me via my website (link in bio at top).

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📸 Marcus Hart

Let’s get you ready to shine. ✨

With over 20 years of leading roles in major productions across Australia and on the West End, for the first time, I’m excited to be offering 1:1 performance coaching.

Practical tools, tips, and guidance personalised to your needs:

→ ACTING
→ SINGING
→ SPEAKING + VOICE
→ AUDITION PREPARATION
→ SCRIPT WORK
→ SELF-TEST READING + RECORDING
→ WELLBEING SUPPORT
→ TIPS FOR NAVIGATING THE INDUSTRY
→ and more

Online or in person (Fitzroy, Melbourne).

Limited places open now. Book in an Intro Call via my website coaching page (link at top).

Get ready to take flight! 🚀

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📸 by Marnya Rothe