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Small Business Marketing Strategies to Help you Flourish in 2021
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...
Top Communication Strategies for the Workplace in 2021
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...
3 Principles to Improve Your Interpersonal Skills
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...
How to ask for a Payrise Before you Start a Job
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...
Watch out for Sarcasm
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...
How to Look More Confident When You’re Making Small Talk
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...
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Business Communication Tips
Small Business Marketing Strategies to Help you Flourish in 2021
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...
Top Communication Strategies for the Workplace in 2021
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...
How to Look More Confident When You’re Making Small Talk
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...
Why Your Voice Pitch Can Determine Your Negotiation Skills
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...
5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Your Voice
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...
3 Ways to Connect with Rapport on the Phone
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?...
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Accent & Pronunciation Tips
Our Top 5 Australian Pronunciation Resources!
I go to sleep at night a happy speech pathologist knowing that my team and I have assisted 1000's of people to improve their English speaking via our Australian Pronunciation Resources and clinic! We've made a stack of resources over the years, many of which are only...
Strike a Pose – The Voice Science Team Hang Out!
Well, that was surprisingly easy to do! As 2020 draws to a close, I can't help but smile. It has been a good year. Although this was a challenging year, to say the least, I felt it was important to get together as a team and do some new photos for our website. And we...
Learn Cultivated Australian Accent: Coffee at Capulus & Co.
This weekend, I learnt a new word and it was wonderful. Words and I go way back. As a kid, I was always collecting new words and the longer they were the more I latched onto them. My older brother was a numbers guy. In fact, he's a maths genius blessed with an insane...
Voice Tone, Communication & Accents in Australia- Finding Your Identity
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...
How To Increase Your Happiness as a Migrant to Australia
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...
Tune in to a Melbourne Accent: Video Vlog
Have you ever wondered if there is a distinct Melbourne Accent? If so, what does it sound like? In my view, if you live in Melbourne, I’d say the Melbourne accent sounds like you. I really mean that. Every day at Voice Science, I work with...

Tips to Learn Cultivated Australian Accent
If you want to learn cultivated Australian English, I've got 3 words for you. Start learning phonetics! Getting a local accent as an adult will not...
Communication & Voice Tips
Top Communication Strategies for the Workplace in 2021
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...
Voice Tone, Communication & Accents in Australia- Finding Your Identity
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...
How To Increase Your Happiness as a Migrant to Australia
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...
How to Goal Set So You Can Use Your Gifts and Abilities
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...
How to Speak Confidently in Public and at Work
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...
How to Polish Your Telephone Skills and Speak Better on the Phone
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...
Case Studies
Accent & Pronunciation Tips
Our Top 5 Australian Pronunciation Resources!
I go to sleep at night a happy speech pathologist knowing that my team and I have assisted 1000's of people to improve their English speaking via our Australian Pronunciation Resources and clinic! We've made a stack of resources over the years, many of which are only...
Strike a Pose – The Voice Science Team Hang Out!
Well, that was surprisingly easy to do! As 2020 draws to a close, I can't help but smile. It has been a good year. Although this was a challenging year, to say the least, I felt it was important to get together as a team and do some new photos for our website. And we...
Learn Cultivated Australian Accent: Coffee at Capulus & Co.
This weekend, I learnt a new word and it was wonderful. Words and I go way back. As a kid, I was always collecting new words and the longer they were the more I latched onto them. My older brother was a numbers guy. In fact, he's a maths genius blessed with an insane...
Voice Tone, Communication & Accents in Australia- Finding Your Identity
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...
How To Increase Your Happiness as a Migrant to Australia
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...
Tune in to a Melbourne Accent: Video Vlog
Have you ever wondered if there is a distinct Melbourne Accent? If so, what does it sound like? In my view, if you live in Melbourne, I’d say the Melbourne accent sounds like you. I really mean that. Every day at Voice Science, I work with...

Tips to Learn Cultivated Australian Accent
If you want to learn cultivated Australian English, I've got 3 words for you. Start learning phonetics! Getting a local accent as an adult will not...
Communication & Voice Tips
Top Communication Strategies for the Workplace in 2021
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...
Voice Tone, Communication & Accents in Australia- Finding Your Identity
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...
How To Increase Your Happiness as a Migrant to Australia
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...
How to Goal Set So You Can Use Your Gifts and Abilities
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...
How to Speak Confidently in Public and at Work
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...
How to Polish Your Telephone Skills and Speak Better on the Phone
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...
Case Studies
Accent & Pronunciation Tips
Our Top 5 Australian Pronunciation Resources!
I go to sleep at night a happy speech pathologist knowing that my team and I have assisted 1000's of people to improve their English speaking via our Australian Pronunciation Resources and clinic! We've made a stack of resources over the years, many of which are only...
Strike a Pose – The Voice Science Team Hang Out!
Well, that was surprisingly easy to do! As 2020 draws to a close, I can't help but smile. It has been a good year. Although this was a challenging year, to say the least, I felt it was important to get together as a team and do some new photos for our website. And we...
Learn Cultivated Australian Accent: Coffee at Capulus & Co.
This weekend, I learnt a new word and it was wonderful. Words and I go way back. As a kid, I was always collecting new words and the longer they were the more I latched onto them. My older brother was a numbers guy. In fact, he's a maths genius blessed with an insane...
Voice Tone, Communication & Accents in Australia- Finding Your Identity
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...
How To Increase Your Happiness as a Migrant to Australia
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...
Tune in to a Melbourne Accent: Video Vlog
Have you ever wondered if there is a distinct Melbourne Accent? If so, what does it sound like? In my view, if you live in Melbourne, I’d say the Melbourne accent sounds like you. I really mean that. Every day at Voice Science, I work with...

Tips to Learn Cultivated Australian Accent
If you want to learn cultivated Australian English, I've got 3 words for you. Start learning phonetics! Getting a local accent as an adult will not...
Communication & Voice Tips
Top Communication Strategies for the Workplace in 2021
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...
Voice Tone, Communication & Accents in Australia- Finding Your Identity
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...
How To Increase Your Happiness as a Migrant to Australia
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...
How to Goal Set So You Can Use Your Gifts and Abilities
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...
How to Speak Confidently in Public and at Work
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...
How to Polish Your Telephone Skills and Speak Better on the Phone
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...