The New Year Kicks off to a good start

The Voice Business kicks off!

Jan 26, 2018 by Contributor - Voice Articles

We've had a busy start to the year. It seems lots of people want to sound good this year. And we are happy to help. We are running trainings in Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne in February and March and then have a full program in all capital cities during the rest of the year. Book in early via the website or phone to secure your place. We look forward to meeting you and your team.



2018....Let's make it great!

Adventures waiting for you in the New Year 2018

Jan 1, 2018 by Contributor - Voice Articles

What will this exciting year bring for you? What topics will you need to present? What will you be speaking about in business? to your family? to your friends? Hot topics this year will be cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, organics, new styles in leadership, engaging relationships and cooperative teamwork. Come and upgrade your virtual presenting skills and learn how to keep the important "human" touch and authenticity in all you do. 



Are you speaking to "things"?

Talking to your new best friends - AI

Dec 22, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

Everywhere you turn you'll find yourself either talking or listening to "things'. Chatting to Siri or Cortana: commanding Alexa or Google to find things for you or turn on the lights. Bet you didn't know that they have a hard time helping you if they can't clearly hear your words. To spruce up your pronunciation...be sure to move your lips!

 


Interstate Trainings

The Voice Business Visits our Clients

Nov 18, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

We've had another busy month. Training C-level execs in Perth; running voiceover and speech trainings in Brisbane and Adelaide ; teaching presentation skills in Melbourne and accent reduction workshops in Sydney. Wow. And there's lots more to come as people are gearing up for the Christmas cocktail season. Come on in and learn to make a great conversational impression with your voice! We've got a great course for that.



Hang on...just adjusting...my voice.

Putting it on a bit thick

Oct 10, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

Researchers have found that two out of five people own up to using a fake voice to make a better impression on their caller. However most people can't keep it up for long.Women do it more than men but are often unaware they are doing it. The report also says that older people put on a "phone voice" less than younger people. So we don't just "dress to impress"...we "talk to impress" too. 


Ooops! Cover your mouth!

The Secret Life of Yawning

Oct 10, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

Most of us try to stifle a yawn because we think it's rude. However, I bet you didn't know that human behaviourists have discovered that a yawn is an evolutionary process indicating empathy.Before language,if people around you yawned when you did, it indicated that you were part of the same group. Try it out...it's contagious with people who like you the most! And, by the way, it's a great way to release tension from your jaw. Great for speaking!



Why we change our voice when we are impressed by someone

Talking about High Status

Sept 23, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

Did you know that we change our voice when we talk to people who we think are higher status than us? Well, we do, and it's often not obvious to us. Recent research has pointed out that women tend to raise the pitch of their voice and men tend to speak more softly.People who consider themselves to be high status however, tend to talk in a measured way. Come and learn how to talk like the VIP you are...and make a great impression...naturally.


Tour de Force

The Voice Business...August...so far!

Aug 19, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

We've just returned from a whirlwind tour of Australia...running workshops, trainings and catching up with our clients. Went to Brisbane,Perth,Adelaide and Melbourne before returning to a full program in Sydney. Lots of fun was had by all! Join our mailing list if you'd like to be kept updated about our next tour . We do six big trips per year. Plus Skype lessons happen anywhere,anytime, all year round.



Winning Ways

This lady loves her work!

Jul 18, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

We have just heard great news from the lovely Natalie Ayash of Dooze Promotions. Another successful woman wins big time .Congratulations.

"It was a proud moment once I had completed this presentation. Filled with nostalgia to see 10 years of work at once." 


Doing our bit for Australia

Getting defensive

Jul 2, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

Protecting Australia requires some pretty impressive communication skills. We are right in the thick of it at TVB, training individual defence personnel on getting the message out there with clarity and precision.

 


New kid on the block

Watch out for this star in the making!

Jun 25, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

This actor is definitly going to make it! We have never met someone so dedicated and hardworking as Dane Brady. He came to perfect his Voice and Speaking Skills and did a great job of it too. This guy has so much talent it's ridiculous. Hollywood...look out...another Aussi is on the way to the big time.

 


Speaking for the Homeless

The Rev Jon Brook works magic

Jun 1, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

One man on a mission with his collegues has helped hundreds of the homeless in Queensland's Surfers Paradise.Rev. Jon Brook is dedicated to getting his message across to anyone who can help. Naturally, he turns to the media. Jon came to us to get up to speed with his media skills and now he is helping even more people by being a natural, authentic presenter with a strong message for us all. Jon is just an ordinary guy on an extraordinary mission. Onya mate.

 


Right Royal Problem

Royal Mumble confounds students

May 24, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

Apparently thousands of German school children have failed their final English exam because they couldn't understand dear Prince Harry's royal mumble in their audio comprehension test. Guess we should pass on a few of our handy hints to him! He's not alone in being a mumbler. Fortunately it is a fixable trait. Hope the students have better luck next time :)


Audible Content

Audible Content-Challenge for Voice Artists


When every object you see talks to you and at you life gets loud. Voice artists provide the soundtrack to your life. Or they used to. Now their profession is being severely challenged by technology. It's possible to sample and synthesize voices more realistically these days. Better watch out...your voice might be copied and used for the next interactive refrigerator. Not cool.


Conquer your Fear

Is the fear of public speaking costing you your career?

The most important skills recruiters and employers look for in a candidate were determined by a large survey of employers to be...number 1... “oral communication” number 4...“presentation skills”. Another survey of employees found that a disproportionate number would prefer to let someone else give a presentation, even if it meant losing them respect and opportunities at work. How does having to present affect you? To check out the full article from the BBC for more insights, go to our facebook page.


The Ladies have lots to say

Two Women Talk


It's the year to talk about cultures,children and community. And who to do it better than the lovely Angelina Jolie. Our excitment however, is seeing that her interviewer is none other than one of our original Journalist-TV Presenter clients....Yalda Hakim. She is now a leading lady at the BBC in London.Keep up the great work Yalda. You do us all proud.


The importance of getting it right

Aussi Accent-he nailed it!

Jan 3, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

We help many students and film stars from overseas get their accent right. We were thrilled with the work Dev Patel has done with his Aussi accent. Check out his performance in "Lion"...released later this month. This is what you can achieve if you put in the hard work and get good guidance.


2017 - a new YOU!

The New Year...the New You

Jan 1, 2017 by Contributor - Voice Articles

Time for fun and games...bbq's...surf...and sunshine. Time to dream big and resove to be a better you. If Voice Coaching is something you've been thinking about for awhile...why not make this the year you do something about it. We're here to help you sound great...and it's easier than you think. Activate a huge positive difference in your level of confidence. Put a course in your schedule this year. You'll be pleased you did :)


Happy Christmas to you all!

A Little Christmas Cheer

Dec 24, 2016 by Contributor - Voice Articles

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful time of getting your mind, bodies and lives rested and invigorated for the new year. It's going to be an interesting one....that's for sure! 


Office parties are here again!

The Voice Business Christmas

Dec 19 2016 by Contributor - Voice Articles

We've had another busy year. And there's lots more to come as people are getting ready for the Christmas cocktail season. Shy of talking to others at these office parties? Don't know what to say or how to sustain an interesting conversation with your boss? Come on in and learn to make a great conversational impression with your voice!