Voice Synergy News
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Accent Anxiety
I have been writing about accent anxiety and bias in the workplace on and off, for around fifteen years. Accent bias still persists, although sociolinguists say there are some signs of improvement, pointing to the wider range of accents now heard on radio and TV news broadcasts. In Britain, the biases people have about certain…
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Are you happy with your voice’s impact?
This year may have been a challenging one at work, with more demands than usual put on you to speak in front of an audience, or make presentations online. When we prepare the content for a speech, we gather interesting and relevant material and rehearse how long the presentation will take. But, do we take…
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Find Your Voice: How accents, confidence and coaching shape leadership
Last month I focused on how clear speech can unlock your professional success and this month, I am adding accent into the mix. Let’s be honest — few of us love the sound of our own voice. And in the world of business, that voice can carry a lot of weight. How we speak often…
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Find Your Voice: How Clear Speech Can Unlock Your Professional Success
In the fast-paced world of UK business, where opportunities are won or lost in moments, one skill often makes the decisive difference – your voice. The way you speak shapes how others perceive your confidence, intelligence, and credibility. Whether you’re pitching to investors, leading a team, or presenting at a conference, clear and confident speech…
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Find Your Strongest Voice: Why Coaching Matters for Ambitious Professionals
After a few years doing well in your job, your career is in full swing. You’ve worked hard to earn a managerial role, mastered the technical skills that got you here and you’re building a reputation as someone with vision and drive. But have you ever stopped to consider the impact of your voice on…
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The Wedding Speech
This is the season of weddings and right now, many of us are rehearsing the speech to be made at the wedding. Are you the one making the Best Man’s Speech, the Father of the Bride’s Speech or the Chief Bridesmaid’s Speech? You may be wracked with nerves at the thought of standing up in…
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How to Improve your Tone of Voice
According to the BBC’s revision pages for speaking the English language, tone is an important component of speech: “Your tone of voice, like your body language, can affect the meaning of the words you say. In successful communication, your tone of voice must match your message.“In a presentation, discussion or conversation you can change your…
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Voice Coaching for business people in Bath and Bristol, UK
Are you looking to improve the quality and content of your spoken business pitches? I can help you to speak more clearly and confidently, also help you with the content of your speech, presentation or podcast. When I work with my clients, I actively encourage you to use your own material that you are familiar…
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Learning a new accent
Some people acquire new accents as they grow up, some people grow up with accents they don’t like as a child and some people want to learn new accents. Moving from place to place can make you more aware of your accent. Regional accents (or regional dialects as they are called in the US), are…
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Speaking in front of an audience
Recently I ran a voice training workshop for candidates working for their Masters in Business. Some attendees spoke English as a second language, others lacked confidence, were aware that they did not project their voice and a common theme was anxiety about mumbling. During the ‘Voice for Presentations’ training, I tackled each of these recurring…