Welcome back! Let's kick off Season Three of the podcast with a practical voice warm-up you can use to prepare yourself for the stage or just the day.

Do you want to feel more confident? Silly question, we all do! In the final episode of Season Two I share five practical things I do - and you can too - to jump start your confidence!

International keynote speaker Simone Heng shares fantastic advice for speaking on big stages, from calming nerves to using a microphone, from projecting your voice to choosing the right shoes! Simone's expertise is 'human connection,' so she also shares insights into the critical role of our voice in connecting with others.

Accents - we've all got one! In this episode I challenge mindsets around accents, explain how you can reduce yours if you want to and share stories about my own accent struggles.

Picture this - you're in front of a group of people. You need to be entertaining, easy to understand for different levels of English and accents, loud enough for people to hear but not too loud to disrupt the ambiance and above all have everyone leave with a big smile. Being a tour guide is a tough speaking gig, and in this episode we hear from an absolute pro.

I take you through six steps bound to improve your speaking - and the best part? They can be applied to any speaking scenario you find yourself in! They're also the foundations of my signature online group coaching course - My Six Week Voice Makeover.

If you're afraid to jump in the deep end when it comes to any type of speaking - this episode is for you. Hear from the first person in the WORLD to attempt to swim the English Channel in winter! Sam Penny is a hell of an inspiration and a shining example of why you should give it a go - whatever 'it' may be.

Speaking with a stutter can really knock your confidence and affect your life. This episode offers three tips to help a stutter. Keep in mind it is a medical issue and a speech pathologist should be your first port of call!

Eammon Ashton-Atkinson is a fantastic example of how life can be when you find your voice and follow it. He's living in New York reporting for a major Australian TV network, has produced an award winning documentary and currently has footage running on an ad in Times Square! This episode is full of motivation, inspiration and oodles of practical tips for young journalists.

As one of Australia's only voice coaches who used to be a broadcast journalist, I have heaps of practical tips and tricks to sound natural, credible and clear!