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
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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
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“The two most common problems with wedding speeches are 1. you can’t hear them, or 2. you can.” Disputably one of the most famous in the English language, Sherlock Holmes’ Best Man speech at Dr Watson’s wedding epitomises all that is good, bad and ugly in an occasional speech. Here’s an ideal showcase to demonstrate how I
Coaching Sherlock! Read The Post »
