Be Empowered - Discover Your Authentic Voice

How can somatic voice coaching benefit you?
You may think that voice technique only belongs in a singing or acting class to help professionals enhance their tone, increase their range or project it more powerfully.
But voice technique can have other benefits for people who never want to be in front of a microphone.
I have been a voice coach for around 20 years and in that time I've supported many people to discover and perfect their singing voices, however, many of them have reported that outside of performance goals, they have benefitted from having more confidence, a better posture and a steadiness to their voice that has helped them in the way they express themselves in all areas of their lives.
So, rather than thinking of the voice as nice, horrible, or as a muscle to strengthen, improve, and control, why not discover your authentic voice as an integral part of your whole-body instrument that can positively inspire, enrich, heal and bring much joy to your life and those with whom you share it.
But what does that really mean?.....
My approach delves deeper into the relationship that we have with our voices and how we express ourselves and interact with others. Your voice is the instrument of your mind - a unique expression, but it's surprising how so many people don't like the sound of their voice when they hear it played back, don't even consider it, or feel that it's not loud enough, soft enough, assertive enough etc. Can we learn to love our voices and use them to make a difference in our relationships?
Absolutely yes!
When you are parenting teens, for example, you can sense that sometimes you can connect with them or alienate yourself from them, so it begs the question, is it what you say or how you say it?
It's the same with any relationship. I've lost count of the times I've calmed a situation at work just by reconnecting to my voice and body and communicating with more presence.
We have a myriad of interactions that we partake in every day - so your voice is pretty important.
But true empowerment of your authentic voice is also in observation.
For example; When you are in a situation that feels a little uncomfortable, observing how your body feels and how that affects your voice will help you to witness the result of tension in your expression. This is what often causes you to have a 'small voice' or hold back from speaking truthfully.
I teach you techniques that help you to focus, quiet the mind and reconnect to your WHOLE body instrument. You tune into the physical sound of your voice and I take you through gentle exercises to move your voice with tenderness to different areas of your body. The vibrations can be felt and this transfers to an awareness of how you use your voice in all your interactions. The result is less reaction and more response.
It's a process of becoming more and more aware of the vibrations of your voice, not because you need time to do this, but due to having a lot of distractions in life that pull you out of the intimacy with your body and voice.
The important thing is to build a fitness with your voice in this way and know how to use it as a tool of presence and connection in a consistent way. This helps you to keep coming back to the body when the mind gets too loud as well as helping you to intuitively respond to situations rather than reacting to them. I find that the best way to be consistent is to create a ritual of 5 or 10 minutes as frequently as you are able to.
Your authentic voice is steady, settled and confident. It brings through an authority that is not commanding but gently unapologetic. However you use your voice, you will notice improvements in your physical and mental wellbeing and enjoy a deeper connection to yourself and in your relationships.

What does an empowered voice coaching session
look like and what would you be doing?
Each lesson is very different according to your personal circumstances, but as an example:
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We explore any issues that are affecting you right now and how this may affect your body, your voice and the way you express yourself.
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We explore what has the apparent power to hold you back and why. Once you are aware of this, you name it and it releases it's hold.
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I take you through a meditation to reconnect within. We begin with a body scan and then we observe the mechanism of your breath and start bringing sound from that breath.
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We look at diaphragmatic and pelvic breathing, connect to these areas and bring more power to your voice. I ask you to adjust your posture as you listen to your body which helps you to use your voice free of tension.
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All the voice exercises will be carefully, tenderly and precisely sounded from the whole body instrument always with awareness of the quality of vibration.
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We have fun improvising (I am not listening in - it's for you to free your voice). It's delicious to surrender your voice.
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We can agree on daily rhythms that support you to maintain consistency and I will keep you accountable via messenger between sessions.
How much does
a session cost ?
I offer a 8-week package so you can feel the benefits of voice coaching. If, after 8 weeks you wish to continue, you may do so, session by session, at the rhythm that you feel is convenient and beneficial to you. The investment for this 8-week programme is £340 which includes 8 x 1-hour sessions along with Messenger support during the programme. You will get feedback on your voice and a practice plan tailored to your requirements. Groups are also a great idea as nobody can hear anybody else but you have me to guide you. This is a more economical way of working. (for as little as £15 per session min. 4)
I also offer a 90-minute voice empowerment session to get clear on what is holding your voice back and to learn some exercises that will help you to experience more power and resonance in your voice. I take you through a vibrational attunement by supporting you to reconnect you to your body by using your voice. This helps you to focus your attention within rather than on the expectations from outside. Especially beneficial for anyone preparing for a presentation or even going on a new date!. The investment for this is £55
Hourly rate - If you want one-off voice coaching and wish to pay per hour, the sessions are £45.