Stage Presence Central Newsletter

Welcome

Thanks for jumping in and wanting to know your voice better.

Thank you for joining me in this space to keep creating and shaping your mission to be a better and more effective communicator.

Here's to you developing your own voice in business and life.?

Presentation is about being present and that is what makes it a terrific skill to develop in this hurried world.

From "what do I do with my hands" to "where should I stand", from how to handle nerves to how to command attention - speaking in public brings up a whole host of questions so this is monthly newsletter I'll give you a chance to get some practice, new tips and ask questions.

The pressure is even more weird as we have turned into mini home broadcast studios.

It means the parameters of what is professional presentation have changed (without any of us getting the memo) and as it is now all up for grabs it is a good moment to check basics.

The plan is that here you'll learn a host of tips for both your inner and outer game.

Social media have made us all rather obsessed with physical appearance yet voice is what really connects us one to another.

Even the best and most beautiful Hollywood actors also have gorgeous voices - think the way Marilyn Monroe almost purred, the deep voice of Scarlett Johansen, or the timbre of Uma Thruman saying “Where’s Bill?” in Kill Bill.

We often might put physical appearance to the fore but we won’t get far without good vocal skills.?

In fact what do Tony Robbins, Billy Idol and Iggy Pop have in common? Including Brendan Buchard, Simon Sinek and Marie Forleo from the coaching world, to actors like?Reese Witherspoon, Bradley Cooper, Joaquin Phoenix, Jeff Bridges, Colin Farrell, Keira Knightley, Angelina Jolie, Mary Steenburgen, Steve Carrell and Will Ferrell, and singers from?The Beach Boys to John Mayer, Selena Gomez, Gwen Stefani, Phish and Maroon 5.

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Meantime, once again - a big welcome - I really appreciate your willingness to work on your communication skills.

Speaking in public is said to be one of those No. 1 fears.

Wing it? Love it?

Wherever you are on your journey on stage I aim to take you a little bit further.

Our voices are such a special place - a mix of emotional, psychological, pysiological - so just being here is a step towards discovering more about this amazing instrument that you have at your disposal.?

Please add your comments and questions as it is always lovely to hear other experiences.

For questions or enquires that you want to make personally then send a direct message in Linkedin (my favourite social media platform).

For daily tips and a free PDF guide then this is the link to Stage Presence Central email list where you'll get advanced notice of events, trainings, discounts, special offers, tips, nudges, whispers and much more to energise your speaking skills and your stage presence. N.B. We take your privacy seriously so will never share your details.?

"Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning."

- Maya Angelou

ABOUT:

Deborah Claire Procter (UK) has worked as a performer in experimental theatre and opera for the last thirty years. With added training in techniques such as Neuro Linguistic Programming, she regularly helps professionals over-ride stage fright to find their joy in presenting.

ANSWER TO QUESTION ABOUT WHO ALL THOSE PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON....

They all have a voice coach. In fact they all have the same voice coach, the wonderful Roger Love.