In the first few seconds of meeting someone new or when first standing up to give a presentation or speaking in a meeting, people make judgements about us. Are we worth listening to? Do we have anything interesting to say? These judgements are made least of all on what we are saying, they are predominantly influenced by how we convey the content.

Stress has a strong and almost instantaneous effect on the voice. A voice which is normally rich and resonant can be compromised when under stress. When you first stand up to talk or meet someone important for the first time does your voice let you down? Do you gabble, sound high-pitched or monotonous? Are the judgements people make about you helpful to you?

Are you immediately perceived as strong, impactful, knowledgeable; or unsure, weak, nervous or ill-informed?

'Our method of measuring and monitoring the voice on computer and video means that delegates can actually see their progress'

How does it work?

Sound Practice Voice Coaching is taken as two full day courses for teams of up to 8 people. The first day is the tool kit day, and day two fine tunes the new skills. The two days are taken with 2 - 4 weeks between them during which time clients will have a practice routine so that by the time they return for their second day they have consolidated their skills from day 1. For one to one courses, two half days are recommended with the same gap as in the group courses.

Every client will receive one to one attention and be guided to find the best their voice can be in every and any situation.This is results focussed coaching but the difference will be noticeable at each stage of the journey so that every session brings its own visible rewards.

This voice coaching is not off the shelf - this is truly bespoke for clients who want the very best the marketplace has to offer and who are determined to be one of those who can contribute the very best back into the community, their organisations and their own lives.

Don't take our word for it, listen to what others have said:

"I didn't realise how big an impact using your voice effectively can have in communicating until I saw Laura. Her ability to not just project her voice, but focus it on the entire audience at once was something i've never seen or heard before. Since that single morning spent with her, learning some simple tools and approaches, i've become 10 times better in my communications with people. She showed us some simple warm up exercises, and a couple of tools to do with focus voice placement.

For about a week after meeting her, I noticed every time I didn't communicate effectively, so I made the necessary changes and now, having a deeper and more focused voice, people respond to me like never before, I get my point across more clearly and with less effort. And I also find i'm more more influential with others. Thank you Laura, for waking up this invaluable new communication ability of mine!"
- Beren Gamble

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