Soprano & Actor
VOICE WORK & PRESENTATION SKILLS
For professional voice users:
ACTORS - VOICEOVER ARTISTS - PODCASTERS
TEACHERS - LECTURERS
WORKSHOP LEADERS - BUSINESS PEOPLE
Your voice is a fundamental part of your toolbox when it comes to your career as a powerful professional speaker. Whatever your target audience, a clear, healthy, and melodious voice gives you an edge to persuade, inform and motivate. Speaking is the new competitive advantage in business, and a vital component in developing efficacy & executive presence. A solid vocal technique supports you in the delivery of your message, allowing you freedom to express yourself. We will explore the physicality of the speaking process and through the consistent application of simple techniques, you can develop a technique which will protect and enhance your voice. Take the time to focus on your voice and reap the benefits - the space to pause, breathe and build confidence in yourself and your ability to communicate. Learning supportive breath work and how to pace your speech can help you to be calm in stressful situations, while also having a beneficial effect on lowering stress levels, increasing self-awareness and presence – valuable outcomes in both your work and personal life.
VOICE WORK
Consistent airflow is fundamental to vocal freedom and health. Breathing exercises: • support the voice when speaking or projecting the voice • release vocal tension • build stamina Physicality - A voice housed in a tense body will always sound restricted. We will: • explore physical exercises for relaxation and flexibility • learn to develop an awareness of your internal landscape and an ability to identify and release areas of tension in the body Vocal exercises: • target specific muscles and build vocal resonance • explore placement of the voice • eliminate breathiness that can lead to strain • Articulation and diction – the clarity of speech • Bringing vocal technique into text • Vocal projection • Tone – depth and colour of voice
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Areas of focus: • How to mark up and prepare a lecture/presentation • Tone, pace, prosody, how to engage the listener with your voice • Delivering Presentations/Lectures – from preparation to performance • How to break down and practice your speech & employ your vocal technique • Trouble shooting and contingency plans for the presentation • Nerves and how to overcome them • How to connect with your audience • Flexible presenting – How to deliver on camera, in person • Develop executive presence • Facing the audience – the importance of storytelling • Delivery tone – who are you talking to and how do you want them to respond • How to be your authentic self when speaking
VOICE RESCUE PACKAGE
Sign up for a Voice Rescue package to learn a simple and effective approach that can be applied directly to your work.
3 x 1.5 hour one to one sessions.
Sessions available online or in person.
Ideally, the sessions are spaced out over a three-week period to allow time to practice the techniques and address any questions arising from the work.
Voice Rescue package - £ 300 payable in advance (a 50% deposit required to secure your booking)
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
For a tailored approach to look at the vocal habits that could be holding you back, opt for 1 hour one to one sessions online. Move at your own pace and explore any issues that may arise in a more flexible framework.
Individual sessions - £60 payable in advance
