Influence & Impact: Owning your Voice in the Boardroom with Dr Rockford Sansom
NOV 24, 202555 MIN
Influence & Impact: Owning your Voice in the Boardroom with Dr Rockford Sansom
NOV 24, 202555 MIN
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<p>In this episode of <em>High Notes</em>, Melissa chats with Dr Rockford “Rocky” Sansom, a renowned voice coach and author, about the power and presence of the human voice. Together, they unpack how to manage nerves, why simplicity can transform communication, and how to make your voice truly resonate.</p><p>Rocky shares practical, down-to-earth strategies for building vocal confidence, connecting with your audience, and thriving in high-pressure situations. The conversation also touches on being authentically yourself, understanding what matters to your listeners, and using effective vocal tools to enhance impact.</p><p>They round out the discussion exploring cultural differences in communication, the evolution of voice science, and how emotion shapes the way we sound and connect.</p><p>Links:</p><p><a href="https://www.rockfordsansom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.rockfordsansom.com/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.brava.uk.com/post/internationally-acclaimed-voice-coach-dr-rockford-sansom-joins-brava" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.brava.uk.com/post/internationally-acclaimed-voice-coach-dr-rockford-sansom-joins-brava</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?: What It Takes To Be An Authentic Leader - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Should-Anyone-Led-You/dp/1578519713" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Should-Anyone-Led-You/dp/1578519713</a></p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Ready to elevate your voice, confidence, and communication at work?</strong></p><p>Contact us at <strong>BRAVA Business</strong> and start making every conversation count:</p><p><a href="http://brava.uk.com/business" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">brava.uk.com/business</a></p><br><p><strong>Stay connected with BRAVA</strong></p><p>Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news, training opportunities and insights connecting business, acting, and voice:</p><p><a href="https://www.brava.uk.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">brava.uk.com/subscribe</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to High Notes Podcast</p><p>00:33 Meet Dr Rockford Sansom: Voice Coach Extraordinaire</p><p>01:29 The Essence of Presence and Overcoming Nerves</p><p>03:29 Finding Your True Voice</p><p>06:48 Impact and Influence in Business Communication</p><p>07:12 The Power of Breath and Storytelling</p><p>09:59 Comfort in Being Seen: Lessons from Leaders</p><p>14:52 Voice Actors in Professional Settings</p><p>17:10 Dispelling Myths About Public Speaking</p><p>23:55 Voice Pedagogy: Teaching and Techniques</p><p>27:27 The Wine Cork Technique</p><p>28:39 Voice Science in Coaching</p><p>31:06 Voice Analysis and Training</p><p>34:24 Changing Voices and Science</p><p>37:36 Voice in the Boardroom</p><p>43:02 Cultural Differences in Voice</p><p>46:55 Joining BRAVA as a Master Coach</p><p>48:25 Improving Vocal Presence</p><p>50:16 A Transformative Coaching Story</p><p>53:36 The Dynamic Nature of Voice Work</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
