How to Practise Speaking (Even When It Feels Awful)
I told my husband I ate a kiwi with the skin on. He looked at me like I’d just admitted to chewing tinfoil. “That bloody
Apparently all the cool kids have a blog, so here’s mine. I’ll be sharing top voice training tips, vocal health advice, and lots of information voice over artists, public speakers, podcasters and presenters. And probably silly things along the way too.
I told my husband I ate a kiwi with the skin on. He looked at me like I’d just admitted to chewing tinfoil. “That bloody
I’ve got a 9-year-old who absolutely hates an irritating platitude when things go wrong. I, on the other hand, fecking love ‘em! Last year, I
to give up everything joyful for the sake of your voice. No coffee. No dairy. No wine. No fun. I love a good vocal care
As I write this, I’m wrapped in a blanket, surrounded by tissues, and sounding like I’ve been on a three-week jazz tour with no understanding
Let’s talk about first drafts. More and more people are using AI to write their early scripts, podcast intros, talks, presentations. (It’s easy to spot,
There’s been a lot of eye-rolling lately about the word “authenticity.” Apparently it’s a bit done. Bit meh. Bit cringe. But I want to offer
Recently, while helping someone prepare for a big talk, they stopped mid-session and said, “I’m just not really having a good time.” And honestly? Fair.
So much of my work as a voice coach is helping people with the words – the words they want to speak or record. Whether
“You Will Survive Your First Speaking Gig” A wee while ago I did 5 speaking gigs in one week. That’s a lot even for me!
If you’re sitting in an audience at an event, you might think your voice doesn’t matter if you’re not the one on stage. But here’s
Holidays are all about relaxing, yes please, but changes in climate, food, and routine can take a fecking toll on your voice. Whether you’re soaking
One of the most common pieces of feedback speakers get is: slow down. But here’s the truth – slowing down isn’t the right approach for
Have you ever stopped to think about how incredible it is that we all have different voices? Your voice—your accent, tone, and delivery—tells a story
Pausing is a classic speaking technique. It gives your audience time to absorb what you’re saying, and it gives you a chance to gather your
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