The essentials of corporate voice training!
Thursday 14th August 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
This two-hour workshop introduces the essentials of coaching clients in business, science, and politics—offering voice professionals an opportunity to expand their coaching repertoire. With a focus on practical tools and techniques, the session addresses the specific needs of corporate clients and other public-facing professionals. No matter your voice training background, this foundational workshop equips participants with core skills to adapt their teaching style and deliver targeted, effective feedback in corporate and professional settings.
Rockford Sansom, PhD, MFA, is a voice trainer and theatre professor. As a voice coach, he has worked with actors Off-Broadway and in regional theatres, Fortune 100 CEOs, United Nations officials, active members of the U.S. Congress, and speakers in TED Talks. As an actor, he has performed Off-Broadway, regionally, and in international and national tours. He was the Editor of the Voice and Speech Review, and he has published five books on voice. With Christina Shewell, he is the co-author of Voice Work (2nd ed.), a textbook about voice training used worldwide. He is a VASTA Lifetime Distinguished Member.
🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
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Dr Rockford Sansom
Rockford Sansom, PhD, MFA, is a voice trainer and theatre professor. As a voice coach, he has worked with actors Off-Broadway and in regional theatres, Fortune 100 CEOs...
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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