Disrupt: Great White Shark
I am currently on the Cape trying to breathe in what remains of Summer. One of the things you notice as you beach hop here is the big signs on beaches where Great White Sharks are known to hunt. It…
I am currently on the Cape trying to breathe in what remains of Summer. One of the things you notice as you beach hop here is the big signs on beaches where Great White Sharks are known to hunt. It…
In Buddhism, there is a concept of don't know. It doesn't mean that one lacks knowledge, it means that one accepts the unknown-- without comment. In so doing, one becomes knowledge, because one simply recognizes knowledge. When we present, we…
I can sometimes be guilty of thinking of articulation only as it applies to individual sounds, and over conversational phrases. It is an effective method for making certain that clarity exists in diction. However, it ignores the very musical qualities…
There is a space between you (and your goals) and any group of people that you are trying to engage. Many of us perceive the gap, it is at the heart of the anxiety some feel when voicing in public.…
Yesterday, I asked you to observe some things about you and the phone. Today, we are going to shake things up. I want you to think of that call you have been dreading. The one to a client, friend, or…
Let's face it, many of us are spending less and less time on the phone. I have a group of close friends who are currently in a feud mostly online, that might be easier resolved by talking it out --…
Presentation is an interesting craft -- You are sending information and intention out into a room, hopefully with enough energy and flair that it has the desired impact. It is difficult even for those of us with years of acting…
I talk about individual components of articulation a lot. Making sure the vowels are centered and the consonants present and complete. Addressing cadence, melody, and meaning in Voicing to make sure phrases have Purpose. Still, I haven't written enough about…
I know, I know. That hydration is good for the voice (and optimal health) surprises no one. Still, I find many people have no understanding of the best ways to achieve it short of drinking more water. How much water?…
What is Fear? Merriam Webster defines it as "a strong unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger or expecting something bad to happen." It is also one of the most important survival features a human being possesses. At issue…