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I’d love you to join me on this magical flight through life. I’ll be sharing recommendations, snippets of wisdom and bits of work along the way.
Giving a voice to Whale and Dolphin Conservation – WDC
Do you have an affinity with a particular animal or species? For my friends Rob & Helen Bee, naturally, it’s bees! Smiles all round when I voiced an explainer animation for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Me? I can’t honestly remember when my fascination with whales & dolphins began, but I…
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The Power of the Human Voice
When was the last time you really had to think about saying your own name out loud? Perhaps you’ve never given too much thought to the power of the human voice, or that of your own voice? Maybe this little story will help you to appreciate it all the more….
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A Life-Saving Voice
You’ll often hear me saying that my work is all about human connection. Being the voice` of a defibrillator is just one of the reasons why I also always say that it’s never ‘just talking’. A voice really does have the power to save lives… A few years ago, a…
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A seasonal shift
The leaves are turning, jumpers hastily retrieved from drawers and feet ensconced in boots once more. In the voice over booth, there are whispers of Christmas as the first commercials for the festive season drift in. I don’t know about you, but with the transition from Summer to Autumn, I…
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It’s good to stand out from the crowd!
There’s a time to blend in and a time to stand out.When I was young, I used to want to blend in. It made me feel safe, cool, on trend, part of the gang.But actually, it’s good to stand out from the crowd! For the right reasons, of course.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve…
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Did you know that dogs make magnificent casting agents?
Well, they do. In work and in life. Thanks to my dog, I have met many fabulous people and made some great friends, both outside the voice over industry and within it. It turns out that dogs are brilliant at networking! Only this afternoon, I was able to connect two…
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A breath of fresh air!
Breathing. It’s the most natural thing in the world. How can we possibly get it wrong?! There’s far more to breathing than we realise and it’s oh so easy to get into bad habits. Stress, fear, pain and posture amongst other things, can all affect the way we breathe. In…
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The magical power of nature.
The studio has been my second home for nearly thirty years. But as with all things, it’s about balance. Google the phrase ‘why being outdoors is good for you’ and you’ll find many different articles & scientific studies explaining just how it can help. Going for a walk in your…
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There are Gremlins in the world of voice over & they’re loud!
Gremlins aren’t the exclusive domain of the voice over – we all have them! Our minds are busy places, full of noise, pictures & constant chatter. Some of it we’re able to ignore or filter, but sometimes those gremlins lure us into dark places. They encourage us to do battle with…
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Reconnecting & taking time out from the voice over booth
Imperfect, perfect life – be more tree. Stand tall & wave your branches, Feel the wind in your hair, Let your leaves blow free. Dance to the colours Of the seasons. This is life. This is me! Feeling disconnected? Facing a dilemma? Or, like me, talking to yourself in a…
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