The Working Voice
Vocal Health and Effective Communication
Stephanie Martin, Olivia Darnley
- 338 páginas
- English
- ePUB (apto para móviles)
- Disponible en iOS y Android
The Working Voice
Vocal Health and Effective Communication
Stephanie Martin, Olivia Darnley
Información del libro
The Working Voice is an accessible, go-to resource to help readers get to know, take care of, and develop their voice. An essential guide for anyone whose voice acts as an integral part of their professional role, this highly practical yet informative book provides the necessary insights to achieve real results, drawing on the experience of an expert speech and language therapist, and an accomplished actor and voice and communication coach.
Each chapter offers a wealth of information on a key element of voice, including posture, tension release, breathing, resonance, volume, intonation and effective communication, alongside advice and exercises to maintain your vocal health and empower your communication in the workplace.
The book includes self-assessment checklists, questionnaires and thought-provoking prompts to help you understand your voice better, identify the challenges you face as a professional voice user. It also contains exercises to enhance your vocal ability. Expert advice on what to embrace and what to avoid ensures a safe and structured path towards vocal health, quality and authentic presence.
This crucial introduction to voice in the professional workplace will benefit anyone who speaks as part of their job, including education, law, media, health, entertainment and corporate professionals, whether communicating in person, online or to a large audience.
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Índice
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 What Is Voice?
- 2 Posture
- 3 Relaxation and Release of Tension
- 4 Breathing
- 5 Constriction, Deconstriction and Smooth Onset of the Note
- 6 Resonance
- 7 Exploring Pitch
- 8 Muscular Flexibility
- 9 Working for Variety
- 10 Development and Control of Volume
- 11 Communication in the Workplace
- Appendices
- Resources: Organisations and Resources of Interest
- References and Further Reading
- Index