Hello there! I consider myself to be one of the luckiest guys I know having had a career in entertainment for over 25 years as an artist, entrepreneur, and executive. As a person with a disability, I have always sought opportunities to overcome whatever life presented to me. As an artist, I have developed my work and career in such a way that I was able to collaborate with my community and design business structures to create pathways that are mutually beneficial. As a father, I try every day to humbly model responsible living in abundance and gratitude. My soul mission is to "Lead through Love". Working with my soul mission for so many years has transformed me into the leader I always aspired to be. I strive to consciously navigate each day and each situation with mindful awareness.
In my career so far, I have led several companies, many projects, and hundreds of productions. I have a true passion for the arts and art-makers. I am excited to share strategies for accomplishment along with client-focused tools for success and fulfillment in the arts world and beyond. My journey has been one of loving support, however also filled with life's challenges. Through this work I welcome those challenges and turn them into life lessons and teachable moments.
This transformative work is geared toward any person or company with an artistic flair to get positive energy moving. I specialize in career building and strategic planning for all individual levels and organizations in need; including giving back to our community. I believe nothing happens by accident and we can learn to partner with whatever we are faced with. As your coach, I commit to holding space for your journey and discovery while leading through love. Let's manifest your dreams!
Many years ago as a young man in New York City, I knew that I needed to find a way to discover myself as an artist, business man and member of the arts community. Luckily, I found several mentors who helped me open my heart and focus my mind for success and happiness. In recent years as a producer, coach and mentor, I have helped many artists and arts professionals find their way as fellow business owners, including helping them attain upper level leadership positions in the entertainment industry and other fields. Many shows which I have been a part of have gone on to successful runs at other theatre's. My leadership training through the Center for Transformational Presence, combined with two decades of arts leadership, has developed my inner compass and a unique approach that has successfully driven my multiple businesses, while lifting up those who worked within those businesses. The tools and skills I have learned have been instrumental as a businessman, artist, and entrepreneur when paired with practical application and implementation for success.
In our work together, you will gain a clear understanding of the pathways and the skills you need to develop, whether you want to get from audition to leading role or from job application to the board room or even from the initial reading to a full production of a play. We will most likely start with the three basic questions for transformation: 1) What is the opportunity available for you or your organization right now? 2) How is this opportunity and potential asking you to show up? 3) What next step is it asking you to take? Together we will create your roadmap for abundance and fulfillment.
If you are here, you are likely seeking your own pathway and next steps. I am honored that you are taking some time here with me! I support people and organizations as they meet both challenges and opportunities they may not have planned for. I offer consulting, coaching, and mentoring in both one-on-one and group formats as well as workshops, retreats, and tours. The topics we explore might be career development, leadership development, group team building, or strategic planning. My expertise include personal growth and development, arts organization structures, business planning, strategic planning, and college and career planning. And when you come up against the “hard stuff” of life, we can work through that in our coaching as well. I truly believe your work starts within yourself. In fact, many of your answers are already there. My job is to help you tap into them. We all need support along the way as we grow into our greatest potential and bring our dreams to reality. Let’s schedule a free initial conversation to see how I might help you you’re your next steps.
Along with an amazing team, I am privileged to lead Addison’s highly acclaimed professional WaterTower Theatre in North Dallas as the Producing Artistic Director. In my first six months with the company, we turned around a six-figure deficit into a surplus and garnished numerous Dallas/Fort Worth regional theatre awards. More recently, I led the pre-Broadway world premiere of GOIN’ HOLLYWOOD penned by David Krane and Stephen Cole. This was my third pre-Broadway world premier, more several new projects now in development. During the COVID pandemic, WaterTower Theatre became one of the first in the country to switch to filmed theatrical productions beginning with Doug Wright’s TONY Award Winning production of I AM MY OWN WIFE. It was also the first time for video on demand. Many successful filmed productions followed, including original world premiere works. In the summer of 2021, WaterTower again pioneered efforts by becoming one of the first in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to reopen with an agreement with Actors’ Equity Association by presenting an indoor play. I have also served as Producer for Lyric Stage and was instrumental in relocating it to Dallas’ historic Majestic Theatre and creating several award-winning seasons. You can learn more on the WaterTower Theater website.
I founded my first company, Peterman Entertainment Inc in 2003 when I was 29 years old and a performer in New York City. Since then, I have been involved in the production of dozens of world premiere productions, industrials, and concerts through my company. As an actor, I have performed many leading roles across North America and Europe including New York City. As a solo vocalist, I have sung with leading orchestras in concert halls around the world, Carnegie Hall, The Meyerson Symphony Center, and Bass Hall. I have also worked in the film and television industry and studied in both the U.S. and the U.K. with a number of leading industry professionals, including renowned acting teacher Fred Kareman. I have been a member of Actors’ Equity Association since 2007, and began working as a consultant, coach and mentor in 2022.
Appointments arranged individually based on availability. Our work together can be done in person or by zoom.
