Voice

Get your tongue out of the way! — by The tongue has a reputation of being the single human organ that gets us into the most trouble. While that usually refers to the things we say, the tongue is capable of meddling with our lives in so many other ways. Just to mention a few, it may propagate […]

Watch your tongue – it may get you into trouble

6 Jul, 2018 in Voice tagged communication / public speaking / tongue / voice by Maria Wilhelmsson

Sorry, I can't hear you. How to get a louder voice. — by Many of those who come to me for voice coaching want to learn to speak louder. Tired of having to repeat themselves or seeing people lean forward and frown every time they speak, they want to know how they can make themselves heard. It may sound like a trivial […]

Can you say that a bit louder, please?

14 Dec, 2016 in Public speaking / Voice tagged impact / loudness / speak up / speaking / voice by Maria Wilhelmsson

Bringing energy into your voice. 4 simple steps. — by Not enough sleep, too much travel, a budding cold, or simply a lack of motivation? Your voice is a sensitive barometer that quickly gives away your physical and emotional state. Yet, in the harsh reality of life we often need to sound engaged and convincing also when we […]

4 ways to bring out the good vibes in your ...

26 Oct, 2015 in Voice tagged articulation / energy / gestures / speaking / support / vibes / vibrations by Maria Wilhelmsson

Gravitas- the link between merit and success. Personal presence, public speaking. — by Knowledge, experience, and results are all good and necessary – but not enough. In today’s business world, leaders need gravitas to be successful. Gravitas and the word gravity are connected. Having gravitas is having “weight” as a speaker, both literally and in the words that you say. Followers […]

Gravitas – the link between merit and success

1 Apr, 2015 in Executive presence / Influencing skills / Public speaking / Uncategorized / Voice tagged authenticity / gravitas / leadership / speaking by Maria Wilhelmsson

Voice, inspiration, speaking. — by “Why on earth people who have something to say that is worth hearing, should not learn how to make it heard, is one of the strange mysteries of modern life…” Have you ever found yourself listening to a speaker and asking yourself the same question as Arthur Conan […]

Inspire others: 5 tips to let your voice spring to ...

1 Apr, 2014 in Public speaking / Voice tagged body / breathing / emotion / emphasis / inspiration by Maria Wilhelmsson

by A holiday greeting for voice and kids xylophone. Best wishes to all of you! by

A song that’s your own – a voice that’s only ...

16 Dec, 2013 in Music / Voice tagged singing by Maria Wilhelmsson

Breathe life into your presence. Power your voice. Center and calm yourself. — by Human beings can survive without food for weeks, without water for days, but without air only for a few minutes. Our breath is the source of our life as well as the source of our voice. Yet, the breath is one of the first things to be affected […]

Breathe life into your presence

12 Nov, 2013 in Executive presence / Public speaking / Voice tagged breathing / confidence / managing anxiety / posture / power by Maria Wilhelmsson

voice, charisma, playfulness. — by Ever heard of beatboxing? According to Wikipedia “Beatboxing (also beatbox, beat box or b-box) is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one’s mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, […]

Our innate ability for human noise-making

4 Oct, 2013 in Executive presence / Music / Voice tagged creativity / playfulness / rhythm / voice by Maria Wilhelmsson

by Having a name like Cage doesn’t mean you can’t think outside the box. American composer and artist John Cage (1912-1992) is responsible for innovations in the aesthetics of music that were as radical as they were influential. He introduced silence and noise as an equal partner to the […]

Can you draw your voice?

24 Aug, 2013 in Music / Public speaking / Voice tagged dynamics / emphasis / voice by Maria Wilhelmsson

by Imagine reading a book with no commas, no periods, and no paragraph breaks. It would be quite difficult – and boring too. Yet, that is how many people deliver a presentation: neverending sentences in a monotone, lifeless voice. No wonder the listeners’ minds wander off. To keep people’s attention […]

Spice it up, speakers!

2 May, 2013 in Public speaking / Voice tagged public speaking / voice by Maria Wilhelmsson

by First I wasn’t sure whether to go. I had been a big fan for a decade, but would her calm music really make for a great concert experience? Luckily, we did go to Lizz Wright’s concert at Cully Jazz – and got rewarded by an amazingly intimate and […]

Like lava from a deep volcano

24 Apr, 2013 in Executive presence / Music / Voice tagged jazz / presence / voice by Maria Wilhelmsson

by Ute Lemper, most well-known for her interpretations of Weill and Brecht, is one of the most fascinating and versatile singers I know. Gorgeous voice, stunning beauty, and a feverishly intense presence on stage. From chanson and cabaret, thtough jazz and tango, Ute’s latest project is a collage in music […]

She grabs her audience by the throat

10 Jan, 2013 in Executive presence / Music / Voice tagged jazz / presence / voice by Maria Wilhelmsson