Voiceovers & Public Speaking
Most of us aren't naturals when it comes to public speaking: it's a skill that takes practice, and a nudge in the right direction is always helpful. When it comes to audio branding, no other sound can compare with the power of the human voice to reach out to and create an emotional bond with our listening audience. These podcasts feature interviews with a number of professional voice coaches, directors, and producers who offer their insights on the voice industry and practical advice on everything from breathing exercises and vocal training to finding and effectively using your own voice.
Voiceovers: Speaking from Experience
There’s a lot to discover when it comes to voiceover, something I've learned firsthand throughout my journey as a voice artist. These episodes offer a glimpse behind the scenes of the voiceover industry, featuring interviews with voice coaches and casting directors that focus on everything from the changes the pandemic’s brought to the industry to the expanding role of voiceover in our everyday lives.
Public Speaking: Finding Your Voice
We also talk about public speaking, how important it can be for just about any business, and suggestions on how to become a more effective speaker. Public speaking isn’t something most of us like to think about: studies have shown that glossophobia, fear of public speaking, affects three out of four people on some level. These episodes provide a wealth of practical advice from professional speakers and voice coaches to help you overcome that natural fear, from lowering stress and learning your voice’s natural pitch to the value of storytelling and tips on projecting your voice.
Voiceover and public speaking form two of the pillars of audio branding, whether through traditional commercials and narration, or audio-first apps and interfaces, or just speaking effectively and delivering your message to consumers. The podcasts here offer a closer look at the voice industry and the art of public speaking and offer guidance on creating just the right voice for your brand.
These spots were a pleasure to do. Details really do matter. Jenn-Air wanted a “luxury” read and their appliances certainly lent themselves well to that kind of sound. After recording these and seeing how they turned out? I so wanted to buy some of their appliances. They look incredibly handy and well thought-out!
I would categorize the spots I do for Unisom as “sympathetic” and “hopeful”. There’s a problem, of course. It’s hard to turn our brains off after a long, complex day (there’s the sympathy). So when I’m talking about solving that problem, hopeful is what’s needed. I recall traveling through Columbus Ohio and hearing this spot […]
I get asked to be the “voice of reason” beside the wacky goings on around me, a LOT. This commercial? It was really hard to keep a straight face. The voice actor that did the voice of the oven was brilliant. And apparently, he’d given the audio engineer something like an hour or more of […]
Looking for Voices? Trying to break into Voiceovers yourself? Want some tips on how to hire the right voice for your project? These articles will help… So You Want To Be A Voice Over? Sarah Sealey, a British VO, has put together a brilliant essay about what it takes, in her own cheeky style. It’s […]
Dan Hurst’s Voiceover e-Book – Dan’s put together a bunch of information for those thinking of getting into voice overs. It’s a great resource and if you’re thinking about this as a sustainable career, it’s worth a (detailed) study. You’re welcome. 😉
– A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Voice Talent, And What Happens Next The right voice can really make your project shine. But how do you find that voice? And what happens when you do? First things first Don’t let the process intimidate you. If you’ve hired voices before, you probably know what to expect. […]