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!

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.

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." 

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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! 

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!

Well done to several of our favourites who have written books and gone on to talk about them on TV and radio. The latest to hit the circuit is Jacinta Campbell, with her inspirational book on life and health. We support and enjoy all of our journalists, presenters, bloggers and celebs who we help to share their fun and wisdom with their fans. 

We were SO happy! Our boys have pulled off the ultimate win! We have enjoyed working with the Doggies on their speaking and communication skills and now they will be doing a lot more talking for sure! A lot more!!!

Our Chief Trainer believes she got her start as a voice coach when she was 9 years old. Being tall, and attending a girls boarding school in England, she was cast as Professor Henry Higgins in Pygmalion (the play upon which My Fair Lady is  based). Like Julie Andrews, she has been speaking beautifully ever since. Go see the show in town now. It's great.

We're off to Europe to run training workshops and conduct extensive Accent Studies Research Forums.Nothing like hearing the natives first hand. The Voice Business distinguishes itself as a preferred provider of accent reduction courses as well as the reverse....accent aquisition! Who needs an accent ?...movie stars do!...stay tuned for some impressive performances coming in the New Year.

We've had the pleasure of working with most of the chiefs of industry in Australia and NZ and David Stewart has been one of the humblest and understated big achievers we've met. Never one to blow his own horn, he has been singled out by the Communications Industry as the receiver of  the Communications Ambassador for 2016 Award for years of valuable and innovative leadership and contribution. David gave a warm,sincere speech that applauded his fellows and celebrated his belief in his innovative work. He was very well received...well done. Well loved.