The Power of Voice: How to Make Yourself Heard (feat. Denise Woods)
Your voice is your most powerful asset. It is the tool you use to communicate your thoughts and feelings to the world. Becoming a confident, persuasive and effective speaker can take us a long way in our careers and relationships.
My guest today, Denise Woods, has been helping people do that for many years in her prolific career. Denise is a graduate and former faculty member of The Juilliard School, and a long-time faculty member of California Institute of the Arts.
She is one of the most sought-after vocal coaches in Hollywood. She’s worked with big names such as Halle Berry, Will Smith, Mike Meyers, Idris Elba, Kirsten Dunst and Laurence Fishburne, among many others.
Join me for this conversation, where Denise shares advice on how to become a stronger communicator and overcome common voice and speech issues. She offers tips and tools to master our voices full capacity and express our true and authentic self.
Interview time stamps:
04:00 ︳Denise talks about her early beginnings and when she realized she had artistic talent
08:07 ︳Denise’s suggestion for introverts or anyone who needs time to process before speaking
11:11 ︳What makes a strong speaking voice and how you can develop your authentic voice
15:14 ︳How to fix common voice or speech issues that bother you
18:33 ︳The impact of psychological issues and past trauma have on our voice (and how we can begin to heal it)
23:09 ︳How to find strength and confidence in our voice (and stop minimizing ourselves)
24:10 ︳Denise’s advice for those who are not comfortable with their accent and linguistic abilities
34:39 ︳Why appreciating your voice is the key to unlocking its full potential
36:21 ︳Denise’s quick preparation tips for big events such as job interviews, toasts, public speaking events, etc.
Learn more about Denise Woods and her book “The Power of Voice: A Guide to Making Yourself Heard” at her website.