Autism, Visibility, and What We Choose to Value
It’s no longer called Autism Awareness Month. It’s now Autism Acceptance Month. That alone says a lot about how the conversation is evolving. Why does this matter? Because what we pay attention to shapes what becomes visible. And what becomes visible has a way of changing systems—slowly, unevenly, but meaningfully. When I was in graduate […]
The Secret to Making a Good Speech Great?
Sing It to Speak Better Sing it! Now hear me out—I’m not suggesting you serenade your department with last quarter’s earnings. But singing your speech can be a surprisingly effective way to improve your vocal delivery. Connect Words with Breath When you sing, your words ride on a continuous stream of air. This strengthens your […]
Why Changing the Way You Speak Feels Scary
We all know the phrase “finding your voice.”Every time I ask ChatGPT for a title, it suggests that one. I’ve told it at least five times to knock it off. Still, the overused phrase points to something real. Changing the way you speak can feel scary. Not just technically—psychologically. It disrupts identity. It makes you […]
When Experience Speaks… But Confidence Wavers
There’s a kind of professional discomfort that doesn’t get talked about much. It hits people who are capable, experienced, and respected—yet suddenly find themselves in repeated high-stakes conversations: interviews, panels, senior-level meetings. Moments where everything feels compressed into short windows of evaluation. On paper, nothing’s missing. But in the body and voice, something shifts. People […]
Take a Thought for a Walk: How Belief Transforms Your Voice, Energy, and Presence
A simple shift in thought can transform the way you see yourself and how others perceive you.
Moving Your Mouth More Does More Than Just Improve Clarity
“Move your mouth and enunciate.” I can still hear my mother saying that to my brother at thirteen. His mumbled words drove us crazy—but it turns out, that little advice is about more than being understood. She, and the rest of us, were tired of asking him to repeat himself. His mumbled speech—part teenage self-consciousness, […]
What Your Voice Reveals—and How You Can Use It as a Catalyst for Greater Well-Being, Growth, and Personal Power
I’ve said this to clients for years, and I believe it with my whole heart: Voice therapy can help you discover the confidence, presence, and freedom that’s been there all along. Your voice is that fundamental to how you experience yourself and move through the world. In my work as a speech-language therapist and corporate […]
How To Start Loving Your Voice
Find Your Authentic Voice: Mind-Body Connection I hear these sentiments frequently in the coaching I do with professionals: many want to find their authentic voice or connect more deeply with the way they sound. You probably know that a lot of people aren’t happy with the way they sound, especially on recordings — and you […]
Find Your Authentic Voice: Reclaiming Your Power Through Voice Work
We develop different voices for different rooms — then wonder why none of them feel quite right. This is about returning to a voice that actually fits. Your Voice is Doing More Than You Think Many professionals I work with want to find their authentic voice and connect more deeply with the way they sound. […]
Finding Your Voice: 15 Ways to Build the Confidence to Speak Up
Speaking up — whether in a meeting, a presentation, or a casual conversation — doesn’t always come naturally. Many professionals struggle with this, but staying silent can come at a cost. Your ideas, questions, and perspective matter. They spark connection, move projects forward, and shape how others perceive you. If your inner voice says, “What […]