Variance: Productivity?
Two weeks in, some of us are coming to a sort of balance with the new normal. Some of us are beginning to break down. Assuming you are still employed, proceeding as if WFH is the same as working at…
Variance: Quiet
Our world is changed. It sounds different. We sound different. One of those differences is how quiet it is outside. At least, it is quiet in cities such as Boston or New York -- Eerily so. It creates space for…
Variance: The Middle Path
You don't need to become a master of your body and breathing today. There is no requirement that you make time for a run, and yoga, and meditation before your vocal warmup and speech practice. Similarly, no one needs you…
Variance: Feelings
Everything you have ever felt, or will ever feel, has an electrical path in the brain. Feelings have physiology. They are tangible as well as intangible. And, you must deal with them. You must deal with yourself. You have tools…
Observe: Do You Hear What You Hear
Good Morning. Let's take a moment, right now, to listen deeply. From a seated position rock your hips from side to side shifting your weight from one sitz bone to the other. Then try to place your chest on your…
Friday Focus: Your Voice On Cortisol
This is the end of week one in GROW Voice as an exclusively virtual studio. I hope you are well and oping with whatever your daily reality is right now. Keep breathing my friends. Given our new normal, we are…
Variance: Voice In The Machine
We are coming to the end of week one working from home here in Boston. It is a strange, temporary, state of disembodied connections. At least it can feel that way. Our voices are still being transmitted through electrical signals,…
Disrupt: Normal
At times like this, it can be tempting to try to restore to normal as soon as possible. Get the WFH situation to flow as close to the in-office experience. Push out your marketing as per usual. Or, even work…
Observe: Space
Stand and spread out. Stretch your arms outwards. Move your legs. Explore the movement of your ribcage and hips. Inhale on a slow count of 4, hum (make an /u/ shape in your mouth and then gently close it) for…
Perform: Deep Scan
Let's take a moment to check-in. FYI, if you would rather listen to this exercise there is a recording here. This exercise takes about 6 minutes. Keep in mind that you know your body more than someone on the internet…