Posts by Cheryl Moore Brinkley
Public Speaking — TED Talks Raises the Bar
Upping your game, raising your profile, demonstrating leadership, sharing your passion… TED Talks has increased awareness that great public speaking is often a big component of an essential skill set for success. Your body (voice, speech, breath, energy, gesture, expression, movement) is a primary piece of business equipment. Have you learned to really use it?…
Read MoreVocal Health Tips to Keep You Talking
It’s that time of year in the northern latitudes, when many suffer from colds, viruses, and the stresses of breathing dry, heated indoor air, and I’m often asked for tips about how to care for the voice. Of course, the first thing is to learn to play your vocal instrument without undue stress and strain…
Read MorePronunciation Changes; What’s Correct?
BVocal clients are shown how to aspire to dialect/accent free, Standard American Pronunciation. But language constantly changes. And is talking about standards in communication somehow classist? As your personal coach, I’ll always offer you the range of possible pronunciations and tell you honestly how some pronunciations might be judged. You make informed choices according to…
Read MoreHate Has No Business Here!
About 1/3 of BVocal clients are ESL speakers from all over the world. You are valued, respected and welcomed. BVocal LLC, a member of MetroIBA (Buy Local Twin Cities), proudly posts this sign, created by fellow member, Common Roots Cafe. Feel free to download and post.
Read Morefrom Actor to Elocution Coach, Ithaca College alum, Brinkley
Helping business professionals improve voice, speech, communication presence and delivery is the service and passion that drew Cheryl Moore Brinkley from the stage to create BVocal. An alum of Ithaca College, she was recently interviewed by the Ithaca College (IC) View, about how following one’s path can lead to previously unimagined career change and success.
Read MoreWorld Voice Day, 2015
How will you celebrate WORLD VOICE DAY today, April 16, 2015? Be vocal any way you can. Sing, speak, shout! As a client said in today’s coaching, “This work is ‘pan-relevant’!” Healthy voice, expression, and effective communication connectedness is holistic and joyous. Here are some great resources.
Read MoreTips for Conversational Charm — Millennials need help
Younger speakers are being described as “bleating” and “grunting” when conversing. SO unattractive and ineffective. Is that how you’d like your voice & speech style described? Probably not. Break free from the herd and try these tips.
Read MoreIntelligent sounding VOICE tone key to Job Interview
According to this new study from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the sound of a job applicant’s voice is a key factor. Do you speak well enough to sound intelligent?
Read More3 Great Public Speaking Tips from Tony Robbins
As your Presence Coach, I’d augment these tips with words from theatre training: Relationship (Who), Intention (What + Why), and Emotion/Behavior (How).
Read MoreTone of Voice and Job Skills
Ever wonder what factors besides your resume and qualifications affect your chances of being hired or promoted? A company has created a way of analyzing prospective employees’ voices to see if they’re the right fit for a job. Voice production can be trained to sound the way you want to be heard/perceived. Read the article…
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