As a keen gardener April is a rewarding month when the toil, care and attention starts to pay off. Blossom is breaking on the fruit trees and the tulips that were lovingly planted back in October are now showing off their glorious colours. If you’ve ever seen a flower...
One of my favourite ways to spend an evening is at the cinema, getting totally lost in the story via the big screen and mega sound system. So it was with curiosity that I went last Saturday to see ‘The Artist” at my local multiplex. The Oscars were coming and with the...
How to overcome fear of the audience When we ask many of the groups we train why they feel scared about speaking in public, a reason that often comes up is a fear of the audience, and more specifically being judged by the audience. "People senior to me are watching...
I’m writing this blog post accompanied by one of my favourite drinks – a steaming hot cup of black coffee. Since I spent some time in Italy as a teenager, I’ve been totally obsessed by the ritual and taste of coffee in all its guises. Many of us enjoy a cup of coffee...
It is the time of year when our voices come under a great deal of stress. Cold weather, Christmas parties and germs aplenty can leave us croaking our way up to Christmas. Here is a quick 5 tips to give you a decent chance of your voice surviving the winter. Hydration...
