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How the world's best actors communicate with gravitas - and how you can, too.
Every time you deliver a speech, give a presentation, or simply tell a good story, you are taking centre stage. Here, one of the world’s leading voice coaches introduces the simple exercises that great actors use to hold people’s attention – and reveals how anyone speaking in public can use them.
Drawing on 25 years working at London’s National Theatre, Jeannette Nelson explains:
'The theatre stars' voice guru' Daily Mail
©2024 Jeannette Nelson (P)2024 Penguin Audio
How the world's best actors communicate with gravitas - and how you can, too.
Every time you deliver a speech, give a presentation, or simply tell a good story, you are taking centre stage. Here, one of the world’s leading voice coaches introduces the simple exercises that great actors use to hold people’s attention – and reveals how anyone speaking in public can use them.
Drawing on 25 years working at London’s National Theatre, Jeannette Nelson explains:
- How to warm up your voice and body before a big speech.
- How focusing on your breathing can improve your clarity and pace.
- How to divide a script into individual ‘thoughts’ so it flows more naturally.
- How to adapt your delivery to suit any environment, be it a 1,000-seater auditorium or an intimate Zoom meeting.
'The theatre stars' voice guru' Daily Mail
©2024 Jeannette Nelson (P)2024 Penguin Audio
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I owe Jeannette a huge debt of thanks. She was recommended as the best in the business, and has worked with me for years on my one-man shows. Her knowledge is astonishing and her approach so gentle and effective.
Derren Brown