voice
I have a fascination for the human voice and vocal communication, whether it’s singing or speaking. This has led to many explorations in practice as well as within academic research. As a coach I draw on my research to help leaders find their voice and tell their story and I offer playful vocal improvisation, co-composing and circle singing sessions for all voices.
I’ve created songs since childhood and initially trained in classical singing before exploring many other musical genres training in performance arts and going on to record and release music. These experiences led to composing and working in sound and electronic music, which in turn led to radio, where I've worked closely with the voices and stories of others and occasionally presented documentaries.
My research into voice and self is informed by these experiences and developed in tandem with a deeper exploration of voice pedagogy, specifically embodied psychophysical approaches such as Roy Hart Voice and the Linklater method - learning practically with Kristin Linklater in-person over several years and studying her writing and approach to freeing the natural voice formed part of my PhD research. I’ve shared this research at a number of conferences.
All of my vocal explorations have deepened my relationship with my voice, and revealed greater expressive capacity and range. I am passionate about helping others to do the same.