That Voice Podcast

To kick off Season Two I share some pretty personal tales of how my confidence has been crushed and some lessons learned about the confidence game.

Let's have some fun as we farewell season 1 of the podcast and get ready to celebrate Christmas! I share three quick tips to keep you in full voice this festive season, reveal a surprise for season 2 and I even sing, that's right SING, a verse of Santa Baby!

What do you get when you combine a doctor with a best selling author with a childhood friend? The incredible Dr Sonia Henry. We chat about her debut novel GOING UNDER, how she dealt with national media attention from it and the one thing Sonia believes doctors need to be better communicators.

Your voice is a big part of first impressions, and when you're on the phone it's your ONLY impression. I share five handy tips to truly connect with the person on the other end of the line.

Lawyers present for clients, pitch for business and push points in court - they have to be good talkers, right? Well, maybe not. With loads of experience in the legal industry Michael has a few axes to grind!

The bloody rising inflection on complete statements! Typical voice coach whinge. In this episode I explain when to go up, when to go down and why it's key to achieving dynamic, confident speech.

Want to take your speaking pro? Powerhouse Jacqueline Nagle shares SO MUCH amazing advice about how to make this happen. Even if this isn't you - understanding how to craft your message, shape your stories and give your audience value through speaking, will open up your world in ways you can't even imagine.

Um, yeh, pretty much, this episode is all about, like, filler words. I explain why we use them, when they become an issue and of course how to, like, get them under control.

Niamh generously shares her inspiring story about how she went from being told she'd never speak again to living her dream as a TV news reporter.

Most people shudder at the sound of their own voice. Why is that? In this episode I share three big benefits to recording your voice and playing it back - once you get over the cringe factor!

From a studio in Singapore, local broadcaster JOE AUGUSTIN describes the power of the microphone, how sounding good can be a battle against instinct and why he wishes the world was more about THE VOICE.

Can you pick people's age on the phone? Have you been told you sound older or younger? On my birthday weekend I explore how age affects your voice, and what you can do to slow the vocal ageing process.

Do you pay attention when the pilot comes over the PA? Maybe you will from now on! In this episode, First Officer Rosy Helbig explains the critical role of voice in flying, why jargon matters and the reactions she still gets when people hear a FEMALE voice from the cockpit.

Want to sound smart? Like you really know your sh*t? Want to stop mumbling? Then take a trip to the speech gym with me - and warning: there will be weird noises!

I chat with primary teacher Miss Annie Farrugia about how her years of voice training have set her up for success in the classroom.

Reckon your voice is too high-pitched? I suspect you're just living in the stratosphere. In this episode I explain how to bring your pitch back down to earth, and regain your vocal power.

From presenting TV news to auctioning a house, from character voice overs to calling AFL, from media training to MC'ing a wedding, Bill McDonald explains the importance of his voice - and why NOW is the time to invest in yours.

Oxygen fuels our voice - are you one of the people speaking on almost empty? In this episode I give you a quick lesson on how to inspire yourself - literally.

Fitness goddess ANNA MCMANAMEY opens up about her battle with anorexia, reveals the big lesson that saved her from injuring her voice and explains how group fitness instructors can still talk while you're a sweaty mess!

I reveal three things you simply have to do to make sure you have your voice towards the end of your life - or just the end of the week!

Hear from channel 7 news presenter KENDALL GILDING on how she gets that beautiful news voice, why voice coaching is an integral part of her career plan, and the real reason she looks after her voice - HINT: it has nothing to do with work.

Hi, I'm Sal! Listen in to my debut episode to find out what this podcast is all about and why your voice MATTERS.