Voice Synergy News
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HO HO HO…the benefits of laughing
The benefits of laughing on our bodies and voice It’s the season of goodwill and Father Christmas is soon to arrive with his sleigh full of special treats. But why does he say ‘Ho, ho, ho!’? Perhaps it’s about his general air of relaxation and happiness… and it’s Santa’s relaxed state that we should adopt…
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Is your accent holding you back?
Is English your second language? If so, your accent can be a barrier to promotion and according to the Financial Times (3.11.16), heavily accented voices can struggle to be heard in the workplace. According to the Journal of Applied Psychology, “non-native speakers of English are common in the workforce throughout the world, but those studying…
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Different Voices
This week I heard a very interesting story on Radio 4 about voices. What interested me in particular was the different voices that author, Nikesh Shukla, identified that he uses to suit different occasions. Nikesh uses ‘the voice for his family and friends’: “Cursive glottal stopping, syllable swapping, rhythmic beats of anarchic remixed English.” He…
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Voices from New York City
Inspired by a recent trip to the Big Apple, and a great conversation with Billy – actor and native New Yorker – this month’s voice tips are about confidence. New Yorkers are raised on confidence.
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A change can do you good!
Have you ever thought something was a certain way, forever, until one day a light-bulb moment happened and you realised you had completely misinterpreted that something for a long, long time?
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Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn at PMQs – shaping their words
With the recent upheaval in UK politics following the Brexit vote, there have been plenty of opportunities to listen to new voices in the world of politics and to consider how effectively those voices are used.