Quick Wins For Speech Clarity Dear Reader, lack of Speech Clarity is the most common problem I come across and I urge you to read below and have a go. Free Lesson on Speech Clarity (my recent newsletter) Okay, so the most common problems that people arrive with, either in person at my flat, or [...]
Sir Keir Starmer (my new hero post Trump bullying Zelensky) Recently the Times Radio phoned me asked to do an interview on Sir Keir Starmer and his success due to his female voice coach. An interesting idea, but I don't agree. Personally, having never voted Labour in my life, despite having voted for nearly every [...]
Voice Skills Hello, well I've just finished listing all my New Year Goals, have you? How about New Voice Skills? Having reviewed last year's goals I have achieved half of them which I'm okay-ish with, but - could do better! :) Another great exercise to do, is to make A Good Riddance list - an [...]
Pronunciation English Pronunciation is very tricky because the spellings come from such a huge mix up of different languages. It's the result of migrations, invasions, occupying forces, trade from the surrounding seas and even invited foreign monarchs, so it really is a complete miss-mash of various languages. Our history is full of different groups of [...]
Mastering Accent Reduction: Your Path to Clear Communication The reason why Accent Reduction is so important is because in our interconnected world, effective communication is paramount. Whether you're delivering a presentation, engaging in everyday conversations, or participating in professional settings, clarity and understanding are essential. However, for many non-native English speakers and folks with strong [...]
Accent Reduction For Chinese People Chinese speakers love my training because they can achieve quick results, after a life time of difficulties! I want great results, quickly. Using a scientific approach, I have developed a curriculum that is dependable and reliable. Chinese speakers notice a huge change in their clarity immediately, as I simply tell [...]
Enunciation Enunciation, often described as the precise articulation of words, is a fundamental aspect of effective communication. In today's fast-paced world, where communication occurs through various mediums such as face-to-face interactions, presentations, video conferences, and phone calls, the ability to enunciate clearly can significantly impact one's success in both personal and professional realms. In this [...]
Public Speaking - Mastering The Art A Voice Coach's Guide to Vocal Excellence Public Speaking - Mastering The Art For Public Speaking - mastering the art - your voice is your most powerful tool. It has the potential to captivate, inspire, and influence your audience. Yet, many individuals struggle to harness the full potential [...]
How To Learn The English Speech Rhythm One of my favourite things in life is Shakespeare (who uses/used the natural English Speech Rhythm) BUT before you leave :) so many actors massacre it - deliver the 500 years old words without the essential rhythm, destroying your understanding of it and making it sound like gobbledygook. [...]
My Favourite Female Voice My favourite female voice over voice of the moment, isn't actually English - she's American - and I first heard her voice on Julia Cameron's famous and wonderful book - The Artist's Way. This woman - Eliza Foss - has music in her soul and diction that could cut like a [...]