I’ve seen an increase in enquiries recently from people searching for elocution lessons. It is interesting how certain phrases come back into fashion. The word elocution carries a particular feel. It suggests clarity, refinement and perhaps even a certain era of public speaking. Indeed, as children, my sisters and I were sent for elocution lessons while at […]
Is voice and speech coaching the same as elocution lessons? Read The Post »
October turned to May in the UK when everyone was talking about the disasters that befell the current leader of our government during her main party speech. While many used it as an opportunity to deride UK Prime Minister Theresa May as a leader, I was filled with compassion for the human and the woman. There are so
The Pitfalls, Pity and Paranoia of Public Speaking Read The Post »
BESPOKEN Voice and Speech Coaching received its first award a year after its genesis! Firstly, I was honoured to present an award to Marjorie Mair for Best Speaker over the last year. She is a wonderful businesswoman and person. I was then honoured to be shortlisted among 3 out of 19 Newcomers at WADBCC. Congratulations to the
Business Award from Grove Business Park Read The Post »
I love learning! If I’m honest, I’m something of a learning junkie. But I know that as we get older, even past 25, it becomes harder to learn a new skill. It can even seem unpleasant at times, certainly uncomfortable. That’s possibly why many of us give up at a certain stage and decide it’s not worth
Learning about Learning Read The Post »
Inspired by a student who graduated with a First but is shy about making calls to find work, I’ve put together a short video that will help anyone needing to know some basics and also help professionals brush up on their technique. Enjoy, and please share!
A Quick Video – Telephone Tips! Read The Post »
Perhaps you’re thinking about getting some help with your confidence in speaking out, but you’re not sure about what to do. How do you go and see someone for help if you get anxious around new people? Although I provide a no-commitment-required preliminary meeting for clients/students to ascertain if this is for them, here’s an additional means to decide
Introduction and Top Interview Tips video launched today! Read The Post »
What are your bad habits? You know you’ve got them, and you’ve either struggled with them or learned to ignore them (if you don’t think you have any, you don’t have a friend good enough to tell you the truth). They say it’s always good to be transparent about one’s struggles. So I thought you’d find it
Breaking Bad… Habits Read The Post »
