Voice Blog

Discover your voice within this wonderful voice world

As a public speaker, I have grown to watch TED Talks over the years. Some have been very insightful and I wanted to use this blog to highlight my top 5 TED Talks that are worth watching.
Procrastination is a common behaviour that affects many individuals across all walks of life, especially those with ADHD. However, it's rarely a thing that occurs to me.
Conversations are the foundation of meaningful connections, yet it can be tricky when the person you’re talking to gives one-word answers. With the right techniques, you can keep the energy alive which can bring out the best in any conversation partner.
As an actor, I often find myself memorising hours of dialogue for theatre productions and films, where the turnaround can be incredibly quick, especially for television. However, delivering a speech in an auditorium also requires a similar process. Whether you're presenting in front of a boardroom or a large audience, memorising your speech allows you to connect with the audience more effectively. I will share ten effective techniques to memorise your script quickly, ensuring you deliver your message with confidence.
As a non-native English speaker, we all desire to be able to speak like a native speaker. We've studied the vocabulary, we've studied the grammar, we've passed exams to make sure that we have a good level of English, but something is missing. In this blog, we are going to cover the complex problems non-native English speakers have when they ask the question how do I speak better English?
As I sit here on a Saturday morning, with my laptop in bed, contemplating the fact that there are only 80 days left until the end of the year, I can’t help but think where has the time gone. Every year this happens and it's the same feeling, an odd mix of panic, reflection, and the dreaded thought of what's next? Looking back I'm asking myself questions: Is 2024 another wasted year? Did I achieve what I set out to do? Did I do enough?
If you’ve ever struggled with English pronunciation, you’re not alone. Even fluent speakers find it challenging to pronounce certain words correctly, especially in British English. Why is it so difficult? What is it about English that makes mastering pronunciation feel like a never-ending puzzle and how can you be confident speaking English?
Humans breathe every moment of the day. It is an autonomous function of the body which allows us to survive. But how can using our breath improve the way we speak?
Have you ever lost your voice after singing loudly at a concert or even shouting after a heated argument? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience hoarseness or outright vocal loss after screaming. But why does this happen?