Stress and the Breath
On a scale of 1-10, what is your level of stress today? On average people will rate themselves somewhere in the middle without actually considering how they feel. This is because many of us live in a state of chronic…
Bursting the Bubble
I've been thinking a lot about silo mentality. That is the holding (and hoarding) of information and knowledge at work in many organizations. Like most people, I have been on both sides of the silo wall. From within the bubble,…
Holiday Talk: Tis the Season For Breathing
Thanksgiving has past, Hanukkah is upon us, and the holiday season will bubble along until the New Year. All of this bustle can be anxiety-making in a normal year. This is still not a normal year. The pandemic adds a…
You: Contact
Facebook is down, this is not a drill. I'm sure you haven't noticed it being a workday and all (Insta too). Still, for those of us who sometimes indulge in an easy social connection, this might have been disturbing. It…
You: Climate
The weather has been a doozy. Heat and humidity in the east, inhumane heat waves through much of the country, and fires. The rest of the world isn't faring much better. All of this has a very personal effect on…
You: Hear the Breath
The past two weeks in Boston have been lovely as people have once again flowed out into the world. As we venture forth, one thing I keep hearing is how out of practice we are for social interaction. For some…
Office Space: Shift
The days are getting longer. That and a shift to rain in New England gets one thinking of Spring. Transitions in season are always moments to note what one is doing well and what must change. In communication, the impulse…
Between Two Points
Vocal sound is interesting. Especially in the sung variant. We perceive each individual tone, syllable, pitch, and construct a whole. As the person crafting this whole song, presentation, or speech we are very engaged with these individual components -- The…
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,…
Articulate: Purpose Driven
One of the easiest ways to develop clarity is to know your goal. Whether we are in a one-to-one conversation, in a meeting, or presenting to a larger group there is a purpose. Dynamic speech requires that you become clear…