Do you get that sinking feeling in your stomach every time you need to speak in front of others? Whether it’s a big presentation or just a team meeting? This can be really painful, because while you know you’ve got great ideas, when the spotlight’s on you your throat clenches, your mouth goes dry, and all the confidence you usually have just vanishes. But …Imagine if, the next time it’s your turn to speak, rather than dread it you feel a thrilling sense that you’re about to share your sorely needed expertise – that you’ve arrived. In fact, there is one idea that can make this transformation happen only days from now, and we'll show on the call!
Does speaking in front of a crowd make your palms sweat and your mouth go dry? Do you find yourself struggling to breathe properly when all eyes are on you? This can be particularly frustrating because you’re smart, you’re capable, but this anxiety just slams the brakes on your ability to communicate effectively. You feel trapped by your own nerves, unable to do your best. But! … What if just a little bit of work could ensure that you could calm your nerves and not only be able to speak but to do so with a supreme sense of confidence?
Do you struggle with a stutter, lisp, or find it hard to pronounce your ‘Rs’ when you speak? If so, it’s not just about the words. It’s the embarrassment and shame, that even though you’re a full-grown adult you still feel like people are looking at you like you’re a 5-year-old. What if you could work on these impediments in a way that builds your confidence, enhances clarity, and lets your true voice shine through? What if you could speak in a way that reflects what you know to be your worth?
Ever find yourself at a conference or an all-day meeting, and by noon your voice starts to give out? That scratchy, weak feeling in your throat? It’s embarrassing, right? There you are, a professional with so much to contribute, but you’re sidelined. You watch others network and collaborate while you’re struggling to croak out a sentence.What if you could put all of that behind you? What if you could engage with your voice for days at a time without your voice falling apart?
Ever feel like your speaking skills just aren't where they need to be, despite trying everything from Toastmasters to leadership workshops? Are you finding that, though you’ve learned about presentations, [Even if you’ve learned about presentations,] charisma, even PowerPoint skills, you still sense people are tuning you out. Like there’s something beneath the surface but you don’t know what it is. And the truth is, there absolutely is something beneath the surface. You don’t have a PowerPoint or charisma problem. You have a voice problem. If people are tuning you out it’s likely because people don’t trust how you sound. We can help!
When you’re speaking in meetings or presentations do you use of filler words? Like 'Um's, 'uh's, and ‘you know’? This can be particularly embarrassing, especially when you’ve done a lot of preparation and yet you still wind up sounding insecure and unprofessional. But … What if there was not only a way to eliminate those filler words from your speech, but infuse what you do say with a rich sense of confidence and presence?
Ever feel like your voice sounds robotic when you’re speaking in public? Like there's a disconnect between what you feel inside and what comes out? It’s frustrating, right? You have this fire, this passion inside, but when you speak, it just doesn’t show. Your words come out flat, and it feels like you’re just going through the motions. But … What if there was a simple way to speak as vibrantly and expressively as you really are? A way that brings your inner passion to your audience, captivating them with every word.
Do you ever feel like you're just reading off a script every time you present, even if you know the material like the back of your hand? It's disheartening, isn't it? You're smart, experienced, a respected professional, but when you speak, it feels lifeless. Your audience gets bored, you feel uninspired, and it almost seems like you’re talking at them, not to them. But … What if your presentations could be as dynamic and engaging as a heart-to-heart chat? What if you could develop not just a presence but a genuine sense of intimacy with your audience?
If your work is to sell … from the stage or otherwise, do you find that, rather than inspire and influence, you’re creating doubt? This of course is a big problem, for if your audience fails to trust you then you’ll get far fewer sales and create far less momentum than you want. But… What if there was just a simple adjustment you could make to how you used your voice, and that was the difference in making more sales? What if aligning your voice with your message was what made all the difference in the world?
Ever find yourself running out of breath mid-sentence during a presentation or conversation? Does your breathing seem more like gasping for air between thoughts? This can be particularly frustrating, for while you know you're knowledgeable and ready to share, when you run out of breath you disrupt your flow and distract your audience. But … What if a few simple tweaks could ensure that you no longer gasp for air and instead could speak with ease? What if you’re just days away from your voice being strong and steady?
“I had my first vocal coaching session with Paul last week and it was life changing. He helped me realize that I was monotone and used filler words. He also taught me how to fluctuate from middle voice, to head voice to chest voice to keep people’s attention when I speak. After our first session I hosted a workshop for Epilepsy and signed up 9 out of the 11 people in attendance, compared to just a few in previous workshops. Thank you Coach Paul!”
“Paul is a teacher par excellence. He has the uncanny ability analyze problems, identify root causes and provide practical solutions. He enables you to quickly improve all aspects of speech, whether it be day-to-day articulation or presentation skills. Identifying problems may be easy but providing tailor-made practical solutions to resolve issues is hard, and Paul does that very effectively.”
“Working with Coach Paul has been a great experience. He taught me how to breathe properly, which not only improved my speaking voice but also helped me to calm my anxious stomach. Coach Paul's guidance has helped me to connect better with my patients and community. I highly recommend his vocal coaching to anyone who wants to improve their speaking skills and connect better with their audience.”