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SINGERS/ACTORS/ARTISTS - Take Your Voice to the Next Level

I analyze and diagnose the voice to bring out its best, maximize potential, and eliminate limitations due to a lack of direction specific to your voice needs.  A little expertise goes a long way!  No hype or games just honest feedback and focused training.  Let’s pump things up!  Are you ready?

PUBLIC SPEAKING - I Diagnose Stage Fright and Fix the Things that Restrict Your Voice

Learning how to speak in a way that conveys a confident and vibrant speaker, who is an authority in your field, is one of the most empowering and powerful tools of influence available to you at any time or place.

Non-verbal signals such as the tone quality of your voice and delivery of your message, both verbal and through body language, makes up for over 80% of the perception your listener receives from you.  A high pitch/squeaky voice, a soft/lifeless monotone voice, an artificial/insincere delivery, speaking too fast or overpowering the listener, feeling anxiety while speaking or experiencing stage fright will dramatically decrease the chances of your message reaching your audience, regardless of how much preparation went in to the content.  People tune out!  There is no need to fumble over something that can be improved easily.

QUIZ – To determine if voice training will benefit you I invite you to take this simple quiz

1. Does your voice change throughout the day, often becoming tired and dry, or worse, hoarse and sore?
2. Do you lose your concentration when speaking, fear people will be bored, or fear they will think/feel negatively about what you say?
3. Do you avoid speaking in front of people or making business calls?
4. Do you hold your breath when you speak or feel muscle tension in your body?
5. Do you cough to clear your throat or need water to clear it or sooth dry mouth?
6. Do people have difficulty hearing you or does it quiver when you speak?
7. Do you sometimes wish you had more confidence or control over your voice?
8. Do you dislike the sound quality of your voice?
9. Do you make simple mistakes during a presentation, rely on slides/notes to keep you organized, or feel you cannot get your message across because of physical symptoms?
10. Have you ever been uneasy about an upcoming event where you did not know how to adequately handle yourself such as an important social engagement/party, television/radio interview, courtroom battle or a life changing event such as a wedding?
11. Do you feel nervous before a presentation?  Do you find you feel inadequate and possibly get agitated when having to speak to groups of people?
12. Have you previously worked with a voice trainer but was left feeling un-natural with the issues left unresolved?
13. Do you not ask questions due to a fear of speaking in front of others or the fear of being laughed at?

Speaking in public is very painful, isn’t it?

If you answered YES to more than three of these questions you do have stumbling blocks when communicating or speaking in public.  I help people eliminate the anxiety and procrastination associated with presentations and customer communication leaving them free to follow through on their tasks which reduces down time and waste.  I can help you too.  One-on-one in person, phone and/or Skype sessions are available.  You can be assured our work will be confidential and discreet.  If you are ready to get started call me at 416-436-8063.

BENEFITS

-  VOICE COACHING:

• Find and speak with your natural voice
• Eliminate voice fatigue, hoarseness, and tightness in the voice and breathing
• Improve the sound of your voice, projection, and articulation
• Fix Speech Problems  -  Nasality, and lack of vocal strength

-  PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS:

• Overcome anxiety issues and stage fright
• Develop a bold speaking style
• Understand your personal verbal and non-verbal habits
• Present yourself appropriately in every situation
• The Eloquent Woman – Speak with authority and presence while maintaining your femininity
• Control your voice and have a command over it

-  OTHER BENEFITS:

• Practice, practice, practice and build your confidence to handle yourself in any situation
• Develop a Presence  -  What is presence? Connection to the audience, sincerity, presenting yourself with honesty/integrity and to be present in the moment in order to be fully engaged with your audience
• Eliminate procrastination that goes along with voice/public speaking limitations
• Learn common mistakes made by speakers

STAGE FRIGHT

Well, I assume you have heard that public speaking is the #1 fear people have with death coming after that.  Jerry Seinfeld says, “Remember, the next time that you’re at a funeral, most people would rather be in the casket than delivering the eulogy.”  I will help you change that permanently.

YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

You are unique with your own needs so there is no “one size fits all” approach that will give you the results you want.  After all, if it were that easy any presentation skills books, courses taken in the past or your mom/teachers telling you when you were a kid to sit up straight and project your voice, would have eliminated the problem long ago.  It hasn’t!  We will work on your tailor made program together until you are completely satisfied and are getting the results you need.  To help you understand what to expect here are some benchmarks.  They are:

1. You will see great improvements in 4-6 weeks when attending training and doing your homework on a consistent basis.  Should you want to reduce an accent 6-8 weeks is a more realistic expectation.
2. Those interested in making broader changes in specific areas that are causing more severe difficulties due to ingrained bad habits or severe voice weakness may decide to go further with training.  Training of approximately 3 months is a reasonable expectation.
3. High achievers and/or those who aspire to be the head in their field often choose to train for as long as necessary to develop the voice and delivery they want that best represents them and their business.

The intention of training is not to simply churn you through a curriculum but to develop skills that give you the results you want.

As someone who specializes in voice I welcome the opportunity to get to know you and help you achieve your personal best.  Are you ready to get started?  I can be reached at 416-436-8063.  If I am busy when you call will you please leave a number where you can be reached?  I’d be happy to call you back.