Master Your Breath: Sound More Natural and Confident on the Mic
Breath—it’s the unsung hero of podcasting. If your breathing’s off, you’ll sound tense, rushed, or flat-out knackered. But get it right, and your voice becomes relaxed, natural, and the kind of sound people want to listen to over a cuppa. Why Breath Control Is a Game-Changer Good breathing isn’t just for yoga buffs now you […]
How to keep recording safely when you’ve got a cold
This week, we’re exploring how to keep your voice safe and functioning while dealing with a cold. We’ll discuss how to manage your clients, listeners, and colleagues’ needs and expectations, reduce the impact on your voice when recording during illness, and alleviate the effects of using your voice while enduring a cold. Firstly, it’s crucial […]
How to Improve Your Articulation: Fun Exercises for Podcasters, Voiceover Artists, and Public Speakers
Ever find yourself tripping over words during a recording session, feeling like your mouth just won’t cooperate? As podcasters, voiceover artists, and public speakers, we’ve all been there! Instead of letting frustration win, let’s turn those challenges into a playful game. Today, we’ll explore some entertaining articulation exercises designed to sharpen your speech and keep […]
Improving Your Breath: Tips for Podcasters, Voiceover Artists, and Public Speakers
Have you ever noticed how you can breeze through a casual chat but suddenly find yourself gasping for air when recording a scripted phrase? What gives? Today, we’re diving into the importance of improving your breath and how it can enhance your performance. Plus, I’ll share three simple exercises to help you finish any phrase […]
How to Deal with Popping Plosives: Tips for Podcasters, Voiceover Artists, and Public Speakers
Struggling with those annoying pops on the mic every time you say a “p” or “b”? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a podcaster, voiceover artist, or public speaker, popping plosives can ruin an otherwise perfect recording. The good news? You don’t need to rearrange your mic or buy expensive gear to fix it. The secret […]
5 Exercises to Prepare Your Voice for Interviews and Press Opportunities
Getting the call to speak in the press about what you do, or give your opinion on a podcast as a guest is very exciting. But this excitement of getting interviewed and telling your story can cause nervous tension in your body and voice. This, on top of making you sound weird, can damage your […]
5 Common Vocal Warm-Up Mistakes Podcasters and Voice-Over Artists Make (and How to Avoid Them)**
If you’re a podcaster, voice-over artist, or public speaker, sounding expressive is essential to keeping your audience engaged. A varied, authentic voice can elevate your podcast or recording and help you connect with listeners. But many people make these common mistakes when warming up their voice, which can impact their performance. In this post, I’ll […]
How to get your voice back in shape after some time off!
Good news, you’re allowed time off recording your podcast or voiceovers. Holidays are important! And it’s good to rest your voice. But, to ease back into your recording schedule, here are my top tips for getting your voice back in shape after some time off. Get moist! Hydration is key to maintaining a healthy voice. […]
Why does my speaking voice get higher when I’m nervous or emotional?
If you find your voice gets higher when you’re nervous or emotional, then this is the blog post for you. What luck! It comes up a lot with podcast hosts – especially for adrenaline fuelled live episodes or high stakes podcast interviews. Your voice changes when you’re nervous or emotional because of “fight or flight” […]
How to become a better podcaster with a vocal warm-up.
Ok, podcaster pal. You have the equipment and know your content like the back of your hand. That’s a solid 8/10. But if want to become a better podcaster then don’t jump straight into recording your podcast without doing a vocal warm-up! A few simple vocal warm-ups can not only make your podcast production process […]
How to stop nightmare hay fever affecting your voice performance
Happy days, it’s once again #HayfeverSeason! Oh my word – allergies are the worst. If you have nightmare hay fever and it’s affecting your voice performance for your podcast or voiceover, you have my sympathy…and now my tips on what to do! The day is looking up. Whether it’s sinus congestion, allergic rhinitis, dry throat, […]
How a voice warmup can save you time!
This blog post is called “How a Voice Warm Up can save you time” because, you might need to admit this if you’re in this category (it’s a safe space, don’t worry) one of the objections I come up against when trying to encourage people to do regular warm-ups before they speak and record is, […]
Top 5 Mic Techniques
I’d like to talk about mic techniques, as there are loads of different ways we as speakers sometimes have to use microphones for speaking. You could be recording a podcast like this one, you could be a voice over artist, perhaps you’re narrating a book you’ve written for the first time. These days many of […]
Overcoming nerves for public speaking and podcast recording
You’re back! Super. If you missed Part 1, check it out here. Try these hacks to overcome your nerves for public speaking and recording. Tip One: Breath in less The narrative has often been to take a deep breath when you’re nervous, but actually what you need to do is focus on the out breath. […]
How to overcome nerves for public speaking and podcast recording
Nerves when you’re speaking in public, recording a podcast or press interview or giving a presentation… what a pain! They happen to us all. Even the most experienced of speakers get nervous – yes, even me – so please know, you’re not alone. I’d like to share tips on how to harness and overcome your […]