Appendix A

Resources for Further Developing Your Voice

Here are some suggestions of additional areas and ideas for voice development. The list is far from exhaustive, but I hope it gives you useful avenues of exploration for more information on voice coaching, looking after your voice and other topics.

Contacting the Author

Judy Apps: Voice of Influence, www.voiceofinfluence.co.uk

My website has current information and booking details for my regular voice, presentation, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) workshops in London; plus a host of goodies to freely download including my newsletter, articles and e-courses on voice, dealing with performance anxiety, raising your profile and related topics. Contact me by email at info@voiceofinfluence.co.uk for one-to-one coaching with me in person or via Skype or phone.

Voice Coaching

Voice coaching includes a broad spectrum of activities, and practitioners come with a variety of qualifications and skills.

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