Speech Coaching for Actors, Executives, and Other Professionals: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Thursday 5th December 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
Tailored especially to the needs of professional voice trainers and vocal coaches, this intensive two-hour workshop offers a comprehensive toolkit to enhance your clients' impact across various domains.
In this hands-on session, we’ll explore cutting-edge techniques drawn from the worlds of acting, executive coaching, and voicework. Key highlights of the course include:
- Learn to coach clients in utilizing prosody, pitch control, and resonance to command attention and establish authority.
- Discover how physical presence and body language complement vocal delivery, enhancing overall communication impact.
- Equip yourself with techniques to coach speech strategies for different audiences, whether in high-stakes boardrooms, engaging public speeches, or compelling stage performances.
- Implement practical exercises to help clients manage performance anxiety and build confidence in their vocal delivery.
- Engage in real-time role-playing scenarios and peer feedback sessions to refine your coaching skills and address specific challenges faced by professionals.
By the end of the course, you'll be empowered to offer nuanced, actionable guidance that can transform your clients' vocal presence and effectiveness.
🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
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Adam Roberts
Adam Roberts, MM, PAVA-RV is equal-parts vocologist, artistic director, and creative producer. He is Director of Music at Austin’s St. Luke United Methodist Church, cofounder of Resolution Creative...
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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(London Time)
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In this course, we will take an introductory look at what prosody is and consider its functions in natural everyday dialogue. Prosody refers to the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech. It's the musicality of language that helps convey meaning, emotion, and emphasis in conversation!
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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The Feldenkrais Method® is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve physical and mental functioning, including singing and speaking. Since we are not always aware of the source of tension or discoordination, it is difficult to make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal use of the voice!