5 Reasons Why Voluntary Discomfort is Necessary for Communication Growth and ConfidenceFind out why voluntary discomfort is key for your communication growth and speaking confidence.f you’ve wondered, what does ‘voluntary discomfort’ have anything...
If someone has ever made you feel uncomfortable about your communication style or approach, we hope that this blog post helps develop ways to advocate for your communication goals when taking part in NDIS speech pathology sessions. We need to talk about how you can...
Part of getting along well at work is synergising with everyone's communication style as best as possible. You’ve probably clicked on this to try and get some new ideas on how to build rapport more effectively with your boss. Every boss will have a different...
You've just received some negative feedback about your communication at work. What should you do? Watch this quick tutorial! In my day to day work, assisting people to fine-tune their communication agility, I encounter many individuals who tell me all manner of things...
Today we need to talk about how to choose the best coach for your speaking. Now, when I google, which I do an awful lot, I'm sure you do as well; I see a whole load of people out there claiming to be experts in the field of communication. And when I check their bios,...
Did you ever sit and take stock of worthwhile communication strategies that would benefit your comfort and confidence at work? If not, pull up a comfy chair, make yourself your favourite beverage and let’s tackle some top strategies that could change your life at...
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to sit down and have a chat about Voice tone, Communication & Accents in Australia with Bec and Penny from Language Lovers AU. Penny and Bec started Language Lovers in 2018 after seeing the need to create more...
I’m delighted to welcome, Smirna Romero to our third video podcast episode in which we're talking about Migratory Grief and strategies to build your wellbeing as a migrant in Australia. But first, I want to take a little moment to introduce her! Smirna, is the...
I’m delighted to welcome, Megan Jaworski who is a Life Coach, teacher and philanthropist to our second video podcast episode! I want to take a little moment to introduce her! Megan Jaworski is a mother of two pre-school boys, a lover of ethical chocolate, and founder...
Last week I was super fortunate to have a great chat with Alex Antolino. Alex is the Creative Director Typeform, one of my favourite interfaces that we've used at Voice Science™ since 2018 . Alex also a filmmaker, graphic designer and late-night D.J and as you’ll see...
Did you ever sit down and evaluate your telephone skills? It's not something we really do is it? When I meet someone who tells me they avoid making phonecalls, the first thing I notice is their feelings of dread. I then usually ask, "Have you ever sat down, I...
“It’s right on the tip of my tongue! What’s that word?” Aaagghh, don’t you hate it when this happens? It’s always at the most inappropriate time and can leave you up at night thinking to yourself at 2am “How did that happen!?” Facepalm moment, am I right? But hey,...
Today we are talking about expressing ourselves in English and using emotional words in English. Now, if English is your second language you will find this tutorial really helpful. And if English is your first language, don’t run away. I am sure you will also pick...
There is a lot to think about when it comes to bilingualism and stuttering. If you are learning or speaking a second language and you also stutter it is normal to feel like your fluency is really affected. When you speak a new language you will find yourself: word...
We have been asked this question so much that we felt it was time to write a blog post about the topic. If you have wondered whether it is too late to fix your lisp as an adult, this is the post for you! You might have heard that the muscular pattern of your...
You may be new to trying to understand neurodivergence such as autism. Or have been identified as a specific neurotype for a while. Either way, working out the various supports and strategies for social communication differences can be difficult and confusing. Who do...
24th of March, 2020 It’s been an intense week for business owners and bosses as we all navigate a totally virtual space. I've tried to take a growth mindset and see this whole process as a chance to get more creative in the face of possibly quite grim odds. You see,...
The school year is off to a flying start and it's time to consider vocal health for teachers! As the year flies by, let's have a moment to reflect on one of the essential, if not most important, tools in your teaching toolbox. Your Voice! What are you doing for your...
Are you a person who stutters? Have you learnt your smooth speech techniques but something still doesn't feel or sound, right? And because of this, you have stopped using your techniques? Or maybe you are curious about Stuttering Therapy Techniques and how they can...
Wouldn’t it be great if a female’s voice was taken just as seriously as a males - in all circumstances? Don’t get us wrong, we’re getting louder. But, still in many businesses the female’s voice isn’t getting the reach that her male counterparts have. We are all aware...
There isn't a Personal Blueprint ...for your communication success unless you make it! So much hangs in the balance the moment you open your mouth to speak. There's the tone of your voice... The clarity of your sounds... The flow of your speaking... The flexibility of...
This blog post is the culmination of a week long cross continental performer voice collaboration between Speech Pathologist Singing Voice Specialists, Kristie Knickerbocker (A Tempo Voice Centre, Fort Worth- Texas) & Sarah Lobegeiger de Rodriguez (Voice Science, ...
Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. For some, work is beginning to wind down, and you can see yourself relaxing on a beach with a mojito or three. Unless if you're a singer or performer, hitting peak gigging season. December and January bring lots of fun on...
Looking to improve English speaking skills for yourself or your team? Perhaps you want to sound more confident, command the room, or stop having to repeat yourself. But how do you determine what approach is best suited: Pronunciation Clarification Sessions or High...
We are one foot in Modern Multi-lingual Australia and one foot in old fashioned, Australia where apparently everyone speaks the same type of English. It's this reason that many of our clients worry about the impact of their speaking on their ability to push forward in...
Or, simply - Someone who sounds different to you. Accents in the workplace should not be a set back. In fact, does this even beg to question? Not to us. If you have ever wondered about the impact of accents in your workplace, you better keep reading. Let's explore...
Creating Habits that Go the DistanceFine tune your habits and speaking to improve your English pronunciation practice.This is the second part of our 2-part Series on Goal Setting & Habit Tracking You need to put what you learn into practice and do it over and over...
Communication Goals: Goal Setting & Habit Tracking - Part 1Achieving your communication goals can be tough. Learn what makes a goal achievable and how to turn them into a reality. “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” - Tony...
Factor 5 - Nutrition & Your Communication This is the fifth part of our 5-part Series on 5 factors That Will impact Your Communication Effectiveness. The final instalment of our 5 part series on factors that effect your communication is NUTRITION. At this...
Factor 4 – Nerves, Anxiety, Stress And Your Communication Stress and anxiety have a growing prevalence in today's society with the rising pressures of an individual's work life, home life, social life and everything in between. You may not have stopped to think about...
Vocal Branding We are supreme voice geeks. So is it a surprise that we totally nerd off on voice research? We can't wait to share 6 Huge Research Findings About Voice Branding & Charisma at the end of this blog! So stay with us while we create some ambience! Put...
Factor 3 – What’s Sleep Got To Do With It? How Sleep Fuels Your Communication Sleep- Fuels Memory & New Learning Sleep plays a huge role in a human’s memory formation, in particular, the formation of motor skills. When you undertake speech pathology sessions at...
How a Growth Mindset Can Impact on Learning a New SkillGrowth mind set is a buzz word but how does it relate to improving your communication? Find out more.ixed and Growth Mindset are buzz words that have been thrown around a lot in the last few...
7 Speech Pathology Practice Tips For Adults Starting speech pathology as an adult can be challenging as there are not many resources out there around practice for speech pathology for adults, but here are some tips from Voice Science™. ere at Voice...
What are the Features of Mainstream Australian Accent?Voice Science helps you apply features of the Australian accent. What makes Australians sound Australian? Phonetics & speech pathology approach.What is it about the Aussie Accent?The Mainstream Australian...