The Little Shot
Life is noisy and voice projection tips definitely come in handy. As an Opera singer and voice therapist, it goes without saying that protecting my voice is paramount! But although in focusing on my own voice care, I'm also super alert to how many risks there are out...
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...
Pretending to have an executive presence is not necessarily the most effective way to get the promotion you’ve been dreaming about. Executive presence is a composite of leadership qualities that you should always be working towards if you’re an aspiring leader. If...
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,...
Running a small business is not for the faint-hearted, especially now, which is why I thought it’s time to share some tactical strategies so that you can better protect your business and even flourish, in the year ahead. [dsm_block_reveal_image...
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...
In today’s episode, we’re going to look at three principles you can set in place to grow your interpersonal skills. If you want to build your social connection skills and confidence when communicating at work or in your social life, I recommend setting some concrete...
When an employer makes you a job offer you might feel the deal is sealed but is there a chance to negotiate your starting salary? How can you ask for a paraise before you've even started the job? Negotiation is always risky, and before the contract is signed the way...
Do you use sarcasm? In spite of the cliche - Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, many people use sarcasm. I don't think that sarcasm is harmful in all cases, but it pays to check where and when to avoid it according to research. Sarcasm can be used differently and the...
Today, I'm going to breakdown 4 things you can do, to look more confident when you're making small talk. Small talk is a funny thing. In English culture, it serves as a social glue and can be the first step you need to take to make friends and influence people. The...
Smart career-minded people place value on developing the soft skills that push their professional success forward, but of all the soft skills, which is the most valued now by employers? In today's episode of The Little Shot™, I want to share these top 5 soft skills...
Do you use "um" or "ah" a lot as your filler sounds of preference? I meet a lot of people who have a massive aversion to filler sounds. Each time they tell me how traumatised they are to hear them come out, I beg a reality check. We don't use teleprompt in the...
Negotiation is critical because, at the end of it, one of you will win more concessions. Competitive negotiation is not dependent on chance. Making a reasonable deal requires good logic, empathy and dominance. But did you know that your speaking voice pitch can...
In today’s episode of the Little Shot we’re talking about humour at work and I’m not being funny if I say, watch out with how you use it! Poorly applied humour at work can get you in a whole lot of trouble. If you’re sitting back at work avoiding jokes, I can see why...
Courage is what brought me here and what will keep me going. You can never predict the types of challenging conversations or decisions you'll need to make, especially since the communication process can not be completely controlled by you. A measure of courage...
At my local pilates studio, in better times, they would run regular challenges. Summer challenge, Fit February... I love this idea of bodily fitness. I think we're all across that. But there's a different kind of challenge that I think you need to add to your life if...
You can’t hide your voice tone. The voice either works effectively or it doesn’t! So spending time developing your speaking tone, rate and projection is advisable. Some of the research I’m going to share with you may feel a bit controversial and we do need to weigh...
In today’s episode of The Little Shot™, I want to share a strategy with you which can really empower you to advocate for yourself more effectively. A healthy team is a comfortable habitat for most people. It’s usually full of trust and openness. But that doesn’t mean...
In today’s episode of The Little Shot™ you’re going to learn how to sharpen up your skills for online job interviews so that you can achieve optimal performance and stand out. If you’re currently looking for work and feeling stressed about virtual interviews,...
In today’s episode of The Little Shot™ you’re going to learn one of my favourite strategies to express gratitude so that you can make other people feel even more special and less taken for granted. When you want to show your appreciation it’s important to...
In today’s episode of The Little Shot™ you’re going to learn some strategies to speak clearly with your face mask on so that you can communicate more effectively with maximal clarity and minimal voice fatigue. When you head out the door with your keys, handbag and...
Who has the most charismatic voice you've ever heard? We all have strong preferences when it comes to actors we adore or public speakers that move our insides with the power to act, grow and strive to be more productive. But can we quantify their stage presence? What...
Building rapport on the phone is something we all can do better. You either love it, or hate it. The phone I mean. If you love it, I'm sure there's things you can add to your already powerful arsenal on calls. How about reducing those interjections?...
You’ve been living under a rock if you don’t know that the corporate world is just a tad obsessed with the impact of storytelling. This trend has seen droves of clients at Voice Science desperate to stop boring their peers and inspire through the art of...
Our interactional space at work may have moved online, but that does not give us an excuse to get worse at taking turns in meetings. Why is it that virtual meetings can feel like you need jungle warfare to protect your turn when speaking or even to get a word in, in...
Today we are going to talk about why you should think twice about poking fun at yourself, especially in the workplace. Poking fun at yourself, or self-deprecation is a behaviour that harms your ability to make a good impression, especially if you are making...
Ever get stuck, mid sentence, looking for the words or ideas that you need? Um, ah, yeah, it's kind of like, the thing is, what I’m trying to say is... In these moments I start to wonder if we really did all begin as amoebae in the microbial soup millions of years...
When we open our mouth to speak, lots of sounds come out. Right? Did you ever notice that some people are speaking but the words they use don't create action? The team doesn't comply, or the job simply doesn't get done? Maybe you have a job where the company tells...
Getting your message across to your communication partner is easy, when it comes to basic needs, like “Can I get a double shot espresso?” or “Could you pass the salt, please.” We hardly falter on these types of requests because the stakes are low and there is not much...
Working out how to talk the talk & walk the walk as a female leader can be tricky but thankfully there is some good research coming out on this. Today in our 4th episode of The Little Shot, I am sharing a huge tip about Empowered Mimicry, choosing your female...
Did you ever catch yourself so busy that you forgot to drink? Water that is! It’s nasty right? My guess is that this is happening a bit lately now that you are working at home. Not only will lack of fluid intake make you feel a bit foggy, it will also make your voice...
How many times did you get interrupted mid sentence this week? One of my elocution strategy clients hit me with this question the other day… “How can I stop interrupting people… I keep doing it all the time!” So I now have a very important question for you. How many...
How can you really get people to listen to you when you are speaking? If you feel like you are a tad boring when you are speaking, chances are your listener is definitely tuning into another planet. Is there a secret to catching your listener's attention better? Yes,...