July 2012
Beginner
382 pages
10h 4m
English
Content preview from Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies
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Appendix A
Resources for Further Developing Your Voice
Here are some suggestions of additional areas and ideas for voice development. The list is far from exhaustive, but I hope it gives you useful avenues of exploration for more information on voice coaching, looking after your voice and other topics.
Contacting the Author
Judy Apps: Voice of Influence, www.voiceofinfluence.co.uk
My website has current information and booking details for my regular voice, presentation, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) workshops in London; plus a host of goodies to freely download including my newsletter, articles and e-courses on voice, dealing with performance anxiety, raising your profile and related topics. Contact me by email at info@voiceofinfluence.co.uk for one-to-one coaching with me in person or via Skype or phone.
Voice Coaching
Voice coaching includes a broad spectrum of activities, and practitioners come with a variety of qualifications and skills.
A good coach with an acting background has many skills to help you develop your voice well and create an impact with an audience. If you want an influential voice, make sure that you’re also discovering how to be authentic and connect strongly with people, not just how to articulate clearly and project your voice.
A good voice coach ...
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