Voice and Speech Training

Voice and Speech Training

Jun. 14, 2010 by

Angela Lansbury and Cate Blanchett spoke briefly at last night’s TONY AWARDS ceremony.  They both have magnificent speaking voices. They were not alone.  Most Broadway actors have strong speaking voices.  The question is:  did they become successful because they were

Speech Training: The sound of confidence

Speech Training: The sound of confidence

Apr. 19, 2010 by

Last week, I had the chance to sit through another LP meeting and hear the presentations of various managers from the same firm. I was struck by one simple thought.  A soft-spoken manager gave me cause to suspect his level

Business Communication: Sharing the Podium

Business Communication: Sharing the Podium

May. 9, 2008 by

Dividing the Dais Sharing a podium is a frequent method for by-passing yet another dry presentation and (we hope) generating heat and light between two or more people seated on stage engaging in friendly verbal exchanges. In my experience, each speaker prepares and delivers