Spotlight on Success
Featured Interview
Eric Geynes
“Spotlight on Success” is an interview series created by David Levine of I Am Your Virtual Professional. Its purpose is to amplify the voices of today’s business leaders. Each interview provides actionable insights that readers can implement immediately. No fluff, just practical wisdom that enables individuals to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Eric Geynes
| Company | Eric Geynes Coaching |
|---|---|
| Role | Actor, Performance Capture Artist, Chubbuck Technique Certified Acting Coach |
| eric.geynes.coach@gmail.com | |
| LinkedIn Profile | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericgeynes/ |
| Instagram Page | https://instagram.com/ericgeynescoach |
Eric Geynes is a Franco-British actor, performance capture artist, writer and certified Chubbuck acting coach. Originally from Albi in southern France, he built an international career working across France, the United Kingdom and the United States. His screen credits include Ponies, Carême, Emily in Paris and the critically acclaimed video game Aphelion, in which he plays Thomas Cross. Alongside his acting work, he coaches actors internationally and is the author of the forthcoming book The Constant Actor, focused on helping performers build sustainable and resilient careers.
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Interview Questions
1. What’s one strategy your business used recently that created meaningful growth?
I focused on offering coaching that is directly connected to the realities of the industry rather than purely theoretical training. Because I continue to work professionally as an actor in television, film and performance capture, clients appreciate receiving advice that is immediately applicable to auditions, self-tapes and professional work.
2. How has AI or technology changed the way you operate or serve clients?
Technology has made it much easier to coach actors internationally. I regularly work with clients remotely, and AI tools have helped streamline administrative tasks, research and Content creation for educational purposes, allowing me to spend more time focused on the actual coaching.
3. What’s one thing you stopped doing that actually helped your business grow?
I stopped trying to appeal to everyone. Once I became clearer about who I could help most effectively and what made my coaching different, attracting the right clients became much easier.
4. What’s a customer insight you discovered that changed the way you do business?
Many actors initially come looking for technique, but what they often need most is confidence and consistency. That insight changed the way I coach, leading me to focus not only on performance but also on helping actors develop sustainable habits and resilience.
5. If a business had to improve ONE area to grow faster in the next 90 days, what should it be?
Communication. Many businesses know what they do but struggle to explain clearly why it matters. Improving that message often creates faster results than adding new products or services.
6. What’s one thing you do consistently that keeps your pipeline healthy?
I maintain genuine relationships. Whether it’s former clients, casting professionals, fellow actors or industry contacts, I try to stay connected without immediately expecting something in return. Most opportunities come from long-term relationships rather than short-term networking.
7. What’s a decision you made in the last year that had a bigger impact than you expected, and what led you to make it?:
I decided to invest more time in developing educational resources alongside my coaching. That eventually grew into my upcoming book, The Constant Actor. What started as a way to organise my own thoughts ended up creating new conversations, opportunities and visibility for my coaching work.
8. What’s one process you streamlined that made a noticeable difference in efficiency or results?
I created a more structured onboarding process for coaching clients. Having clear expectations, preparation materials and goals from the beginning allows us to spend more time on meaningful work and less on administration.
9. What book, podcast, or resource has influenced your thinking or business decisions lately and why?
One resource that continues to influence me is the work of Ivana Chubbuck. Her approach goes beyond acting technique and focuses on using obstacles, setbacks and challenges as fuel for growth. That mindset applies just as much to business and entrepreneurship as it does to performance.
Who Should You Nominate?
- Leaders doing meaningful work
- People with insights others can learn from
- Voices worth elevating
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3 Key Takeaways
# 1
Growth comes from relevance, not just expertise.
Eric’s recent growth came from connecting his coaching directly to the realities of the acting industry. By offering practical guidance rooted in his current professional work, he created a stronger value proposition and attracted clients looking for immediately applicable results.
# 2
Clear positioning and communication accelerate opportunities.
A key turning point was stopping the effort to appeal to everyone and becoming more specific about who he serves and what makes his coaching different. He also believes many businesses can grow faster by improving how they communicate their value rather than adding more products or services.
# 3
Systems and relationships create long-term sustainability.
Technology and AI help streamline administrative work, while a structured client onboarding process improves efficiency and outcomes. At the same time, Eric maintains a healthy pipeline through genuine relationships built over time, demonstrating that strong systems and strong connections work best together.
Who Should You Nominate?
- Leaders doing meaningful work
- People with insights others can learn from
- Voices worth elevating
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