Voice Mastery
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Trainer

Mr. Joe Augustin has been a media professional for more than 20 years starting his radio career as a guest DJ in Brunei Darussalam. He went on appear on community radio in Australia before returning to Singapore to launch a new radio station for the Radio Corporation of Singapore, Class 95 in 1990.

Joe went on to host the morning show with partners like Vera Lim, Melissa Hyak, Jessica Soo and eventually The Flying Dutchman creating a new standard in morning radio for Singapore. He was also the voice that changed the way TV trailers were done in Singapore.

He has appeared as the voice on literally hundreds of TV and Radio commercials and corporate videos.  Joe is also the official voice of cable channels such as CNBC, Cinemax and HBO.

“…for me to be the commentator guiding the audience through it this is year is just thrilling! I’m really looking forward to meeting the various teams and their pilots in the days leading up the 2010 Singapore Airshow.”
… Joe Augustin on how he felt to be involved in the 2010 Singapore Airshow

TESTIMONIES

“Joe is very experienced, flexible and quick-witted.. I love his wit.”
…The Mint Organization, Shanghai

“We needed someone who could pronounce names from Korea, India, China, Japan and Indonesia – AND on top of that someone who was a good master of ceremonies. Joe was an easy choice.”
…General Motors, Asia Pacific

“I wish to thank Joe for the effort in understanding the brand and event concept, as well as the spontaneous execution during the event… Will be looking forward to working with him in future.”
…Swatch Group, SEA

“As a leading international cable brand, it was important for us to find a voiceover talent that was versatile and able to communicate our brand image while selling our sponsors.  Joe Augustin is that and more.”
…CNBC Asia

Programme

KEY BENEFITS:

You Will Learn How To:

  • TURN a weak voice into one that is attractive, clear, rich, warm, persuasive and powerful.
  • INCREASE your confidence.
  • ENGAGE your audience at a deeper level.
  • HELP your audience retain more of your message.
  • SPEAK more convincingly, authoritatively and persuasively.
  • CONTROL your speed of delivery.
  • LEARN strategies to make what you say more interesting.
  • IMPROVE your diction and pronunciation.
  • DELIVER a message clearly and get the responses you want.
  • CAPTURE your audience’s attention.
  • CREATE a good impression and sound knowledgeable.
  • INSPIRE positive reactions and enthusiasm.
  • CONTROL nerves.
  • DISCOVER the importance of diet on your voice.
  • STOP the bad habits that interfere with good vocal production.
  • DEVELOP a dynamic voice that draws attention.

BRIEF PROGRAM OUTLINE
You begin the study of voice projection by identifying why presenters may fail.  Then look at articulation and expression.  Do vocal exercises to raise your awareness of your voices.  Then practice writing and delivering a passage using what was taught.  Tonality and pitch form the last part of the training activity.  You will also practice varying the volume and tone of your voice.

The following topics will be covered:

  • voice awareness
  • the anatomy of your voice
  • breath control
  • voice projection
  • achieving vocal clarity
  • exercises to develop flexibility and accuracy, so that sounds and words are clearly expressed
  • vocal and facial expressions- how to convey appropriate emotions
  • dramatic role play to demonstrate how to convey appropriate emotions
  • care of the voice
  • voice warm ups - particularly good for public speaking and presentations
  • interpretation and delivery of text
  • pacing
  • use of microphones

Overview

Just as our eyes are attracted to all things beautiful, our ears are drawn to great sound and voices.  Those of us who watch American Idol on TV do get mesmerized by a good voice from time to time and found ourselves immersing into the words from the singer (nevermind if our first impression of the aspiring American Idol was bad).  At times, we are put-off by bad singing and shut our ears from more torture although the aspiring American Idol is still singing.  We know those song lyrics are meaningful and great but would rather not listen to them if the voice that sings is bad.

The same is true when we speak to a group of people.  They came to listen and learn something important and meaningful but will start to shut down the moment an uninteresting and monotonous voice appears.  It doesn’t matter to your audience how long you have spent preparing or how important those messages are, their minds will start to drift and you lose them.  Your power to ignite your audience’s imagination or interest is completely lost and you have failed to achieve your goals.

So it’s not surprising that many experienced presenters are often disappointed at the response from their audience despite having crafted a ‘perfect’ presentation document and script.  The words looked wonderful on paper and appear convincing but why was the audience found lacking in enthusiasm? Why was your message lacking impact and power as appeared in your written script?

“Words mean more than what is set down on paper.  It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning.”
… Maya Angelou, America’s most visible black female autobiographer

Voice projection is more than just volume. Presentations are not like ordinary face-to-face conversations and require a different set of skills.  This workshop focuses on how presenters can use their hidden voice power to articulate their well prepared presentation and receive dividends for their painstaking work from their audience.

This one-day workshop is designed to get your voice heard in meetings, giving dynamic presentations, telephone conversations or being more influential in your social or business environment. Your voice plays an essential role in commanding the attention of your listeners.

Vocal talent, Joe Augustin, the voice that millions of people listened to over radio, commercials and corporate events will facilitate this exciting workshop.

DATE:  31 March 2010

TIME:   9am - 5pm

VENUE: Holiday Inn Singapore, Orchard City Centre

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