High Notes Influence & Impact: Owning your Voice in the Boardroom with Dr Rockford Sansom
In this episode of High Notes, 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.
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.
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.
Links:
https://www.rockfordsansom.com/
https://www.brava.uk.com/post/internationally-acclaimed-voice-coach-dr-rockford-sansom-joins-brava
Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?: What It Takes To Be An Authentic Leader - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Should-Anyone-Led-You/dp/1578519713
https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/
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00:00 Introduction to High Notes Podcast
00:33 Meet Dr Rockford Sansom: Voice Coach Extraordinaire
01:29 The Essence of Presence and Overcoming Nerves
03:29 Finding Your True Voice
06:48 Impact and Influence in Business Communication
07:12 The Power of Breath and Storytelling
09:59 Comfort in Being Seen: Lessons from Leaders
14:52 Voice Actors in Professional Settings
17:10 Dispelling Myths About Public Speaking
23:55 Voice Pedagogy: Teaching and Techniques
27:27 The Wine Cork Technique
28:39 Voice Science in Coaching
31:06 Voice Analysis and Training
34:24 Changing Voices and Science
37:36 Voice in the Boardroom
43:02 Cultural Differences in Voice
46:55 Joining BRAVA as a Master Coach
48:25 Improving Vocal Presence
50:16 A Transformative Coaching Story
53:36 The Dynamic Nature of Voice Work
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