Tips & Resources
Pronunciation 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 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…
Read MoreVoice 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 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 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…
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