Perform: Your Attention Please
We've spent this week talking about communicating through masks. By now, I hope you are coming around to the fact that the mask itself is really not a big issue. Today, we will engage with how you get your listeners…
Variance: Present Presentation
One of my favorite podcasters, Akilah S. Richards recently used the phrase that she wanted to be present (adj), rather than present (v). I haven't been able to shake it because it resolves an issue for me. What is it…
Voices of Protest – 5 Tips For Preventing Voice Misuse During Civic Action (Updated)
The weekend is upon us which means that many people are heading back out to protest. Here is an update to my post in April 2017 with a few tactics for maintaining voice health while you are out there. Be…
Variance: On Things Left Unsaid
I've missed writing the blog this week. Still, I needed to take a few days to let other voices fill the Ether. We are not okay. The world roils with the pandemic, hunger, violence, and climate change. The United States…
Variance: Congruence
Humans expect congruence in the voice user. In those very first seconds of contact, they decide whether this sound and this person are in alignment. They grant or deny authority. Sadly, sometimes they grant or deny humanity. This is a…
Variance: Play
When was the last time you played? With abandon. Like a child. If you are like many adults, you might have to reach pretty far for that memory. It seems to be a state of adulthood to construct a manner…
Variance: Your Camera is Hot
Let's talk about the little green light. The one on your computer when the video is live. It tells you the camera is hot and that means you are "on." Some of us are incredibly aware of this light, some…
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…
Perform: Process Stories
Last night, I rewatched one of my favorite episodes of The West Wing, "Process Stories". The character of Leo McGarry (WH Chief of Staff), is discussing a bloody coup d'etat which ended with the White House's preferred candidate in power.…
Perform: Rock the Cradle
What is it with hip tightness? It affects mobility and overall health yet, it is accepted as normal. So today I want you to get connected to opening your hips. If only so that your Psoas can help you breathe…
