Episode 291 The Dream Show: The dressing room

Today’s guest, multi-award-winning theatre director turned enterprise mentor, Simone de Haas, has a recurring dream of finding herself on stage in the wrong musical.

The cast is dressed for a different performance. The orchestra is not playing her tune.

There’s more to Simone’s dream, and she wonders if it’s an anxiety dream or if it has a deeper meaning. It does.

We begin by exploring Simone’s dream, relating it to her life, and finding helpful insight, before following the conversational muse and learning more about her life and work.

Simone de Haas, based in Hobart, Australia, is a multi-award-winning theatre director turned enterprise mentor, renowned for helping business owners find and amplify their unique voice. With over 40 years of experience in theatre, storytelling, and leadership, Simone brings a rare blend of stagecraft mastery and strategic insight to the world of business.

She works with entrepreneurs, founders, and thought leaders to elevate their presence, refine their messaging, and build authentic, values-driven enterprises. As the creator of The Performative Speaking Studio, and The Signature Presence Code™ Simone offers practical, transformative frameworks that help leaders speak with clarity, lead with purpose, and show up with impact.

Her approach is rooted in the belief that public speaking is more than a performance—it’s a powerful tool for influence, connection, and change. Through dynamic masterclasses, personalised mentorship, and speaker intensives, Simone helps business owners overcome stage fright, communicate confidently, and own their expertise—whether they’re pitching, presenting, or podcasting.

A passionate mentor and advocate for leadership through presence, Simone believes that every business is a stage—and every founder has a story worth sharing. Her work empowers clients to lead with intention, embody their message, and transform audiences with every word.

You can connect with Simone here:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/simonedehaas1

Website: simonedehaas.com

Instagram: instagram.com/simone_de_haas/

Email: simone@simonedehaas.com

Music and Sound Editing by Euan Gray

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