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How to Use a Pause to Make Your Point Memorable

by Windy Borman | August 19, 2026 | B.R.A.V.E. Framework, Executive Storytelling, Vibrant Leadership | 0 Comments

Most people are trained to fill every silence. The most memorable communicators do the opposite. Here’s how to use a pause on purpose, and why it works.

Why Executives Freeze and Fidget on Camera — And What It’s Costing Them

by Windy Borman | August 12, 2026 | B.R.A.V.E. Framework, Executive Storytelling, Vibrant Leadership | 0 Comments

Whether you freeze or fidget on camera, your body is giving you away. Here’s why, and what it’s costing your career.

What VIBRANT Means in Leadership (And What It Doesn’t)

by Windy Borman | August 5, 2026 | B.R.A.V.E. Framework, Executive Storytelling, Vibrant Leadership | 0 Comments

Most people think VIBRANT means big energy. It doesn’t. Here’s what VIBRANT presence really means for women executives.

What is the Ottawa Process or Mine Ban Treaty?

Oct 8, 2012 | Blog Guests, DVA Productions Blog, Media Productions Blog

The political initiative launched in October 1996 and culminating in the opening for signature of the Mine Ban Treaty in Ottawa, Canada, in December 1997 is known as the Ottawa Process.

THREE-LEGGED ELEPHANTS IN “THE EYES OF THAILAND” TO HAVE THEIR MINNESOTA PREMIERE AT THE TWIN CITIES FILM FEST

Oct 4, 2012 | Eyes of Thailand, Press Release

D.V.A. Productions, in Association with Indiewood Pictures, is proud to announce the Minnesota Premiere of the 8-time award-winning and critically acclaimed documentary “The Eyes of Thailand”, narrated by Ashley Judd.

Award-winning film brings story of elephant landmine survivors to Canada

Oct 1, 2012 | Eyes of Thailand, Press Release

Mines Action Canada and D.V.A. Productions (San Francisco), in association with Indiewood Pictures, are proud to announce the Canadian Premiere of “The Eyes of Thailand” at the One World Film Festival in Ottawa, Ontario. Thursday, October 11, at 6:30pm at the Library and Archives (395 Wellington Ave). Q & A with Director/Producer Windy Borman will follow.

Top 10 Things You May Not Know About Landmines

Sep 28, 2012 | Blog Guests, Eyes of Thailand

Here are some little known facts about landmines: Around 4,000-5,000 people were maimed or killed by landmines last year alone. There are tens of millions of landmines in the ground in 78 countries. 30-40 percent of mine victims are children under 15 years old.

“The Eyes of Thailand” sets sights for Northwest Premiere at the Port Townsend Film Festival This Weekend

Sep 17, 2012 | Eyes of Thailand, Notes from the Director, Press Release

Northwest Premiere of “The Eyes of Thailand” is this weekend at the Port Townsend Film Festival (PTFF). The Film will screen Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 6:15pm at the Rose Theatre (Port Townsend, WA) and Sunday, September 23 at 12:30pm at the Uptown Theatre (Port Townsend, WA). Tickets are available at . Special guests include Director/Producer Windy Borman.