Posts by Cheryl Moore Brinkley
Voice Health Help
Is it just a passing hoarseness or should you see a voice teacher, SLP or ENT? Just want some tips to keep your voice healthy? Here’s a great resource from the National Center for Voice and Speech.
Read MoreCheryl on CBS-WCCO TV’s This Morning
Do you have Vocal Fry? Uptalk? Natalie Nyhus asks Cheryl to explain how bad vocal habits can hurt a woman’s career. View the full interview at: http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/vocal-fry-may-be-a-new-trend-but-it-could-hurt-your-career/
Read MoreCelebrate WORLD VOICE DAY!
April 16th is World Voice Day. How will you celebrate with your unique instrument? I suggest starting off with some humming, then sing a song or recite something fun out loud. I started today by “rapping” Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven. Really! Yes, I cracked myself up, but now my voice and speech consonants are…
Read MoreSuccess Story — Client shares how Voice & Speech Coaching landed her dream job.
Can Voice & Speech Coaching help you succeed? I was recently touched to receive this beautiful email from a former client, who has given me permission to share her story. Decide for yourself: –“I wanted to share an experience with you that made me thank my lucky stars again that I was able to have your…
Read MoreUnique VOICE SCARVES made by BVocal client, Sheri Klein
My client, artist & educator Sheri Klein, has just opened her online store: http://www.voixlart.com . Sheri has created beautiful silk scarves printed from the voice frequency graphs of spoken, affirmative statements. You can wrap one around your throat chakra as you release your authentic voice.
Read MoreTips to help you perfect your elevator speech
This Harvard Review article offers several great tips for perfecting your all-important elevator speech. One point not mentioned is: Deliver your speech in a modulated, resonant tone of voice to make a great connection with your listener and sound grounded & confident. If you’re not sure how to do that, Voice & Speech coaching can…
Read MoreClassic Vocal Exercise with Help from Classic Stars
All my Voice & Speech clients know the benefits of practicing the “Moses Supposes” exercise to get the jaw open and the lips forward. Feel like trying it? Here’s some help from the stars of Singin’ in the Rain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tciT9bmCMq8#at=111
Read MoreUse These Words to Make a Smart Impression
This article contains a list of supposedly impressive vocabulary words. If you choose to use them, do you know how to pronounce them correctly? Some need really refined articulation skills to pull them off. Cheryl at BVocal can help you make a great verbal impression every time. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/993917/100-words-that-instantly-make-you-sound-smarter
Read More5 Tips for DIY Videos — How to Talk to the Lens, by Cheryl Moore Brinkley of BVocal
Cheryl was interviewed on a Google+ Hangout by Paulino Brener of Social Media Travelers in January of 2013. View to get Cheryl’s 5 practical tips for how to look good on a self-made video.
Read MoreYour Voice Can Boost or Sabotage Your Career
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323735604578440851083674898.html?mod=e2fb#project%3DHOWYOUREALLYTALK0423%26articleTabs%3Darticle This article from the Wall Street Journal offers new evidence that tone of voice can greatly affect one’s career, and it also advocates getting voice coaching. There’s also a fun graphic, showing different types of vocal sound, aligning with a celebrity.
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