I have recently encountered several people who have been rushed into the emergency room of voice and speech training because their vocal presence is not in optimal health. A CEO of a very successful company has a strong, expressive voice,… Read More »Killer voice and speech problems
A few years back The New York Giants won the Super Bowl with two running backs nicknamed Thunder and Lightning. Thunder was Brandon Jacobs and Lightning was Ahmad Bradshaw. In the first half, Jacobs (aka Thunder, 6’ 4” ; 264)… Read More »Communication Skills: Consider your voice the thunder
In my travels through corporate America, I meet many people with voice and speech issues that undermine their credibility. Here are 3 common issues that can be corrected with voice and speech training. Not projecting A soft voice, one that… Read More »Speaking Voice Training: 3 ways your voice and speech can keep you from being heard
I can think of any childhood friend and recall the sound of his voice, and I believe we can all do the same. Your voice is an auditory thumb print, and it gets smeared on the memory of your listeners.… Read More »Public Speaking: 3 reasons why your voice does not do you justice
Over the last few years, I have worked to help discovery scientists within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries make persuasive scientific presentations in order to sell their ideas for new drugs to decision makers. The challenges were many. Often, scientists… Read More »Scientific Presentations
Arthur Lessac, who died at the age of 101 on April 7th at his home in Los Angeles, said that the human voice was a symphony, if only we knew how to use it and listen to it. Some people… Read More »Arthur Lessac: A great voice and speech teacher