Support the Power, Longevity and Control of Your Voice
Your voice is not just your instrument - it’s your livelihood.
For professional speakers who are delivering keynotes and training sessions all day every day, your vocal health is essential for longevity, impact and your income.
In this highly practical, no-slides, fully interactive session, acclaimed actor, voice artist and vocal performance coach Deanna Cooney will guide us through the techniques that protect the voice, regulate the nervous system, and unlock greater power and presence on stage.
You'll discover performance-tested methods drawn from theatre runs, screen acting, voiceover work and elite-level vocal coaching.
You’ll experience simple but powerful techniques used in professional performance training, including:
- Horizontal (rib-based) breathing to support projection, resonance and reduced vocal strain
- A tension scan and release to enable freer expression and prevent fatigue
- Breath-to-voice connection techniques that increase vocal power and clarity
- Practical tools that calm the nervous system, improve memory access and support storytelling under pressure
Key Takeaways include:
- Methods to strengthen your voice so you can sustain multiple speaking engagements each week without vocal fatigue
- Practices to increase vocal power and resonance without strain
- Techniques to stay calm, connected and mentally sharp on stage
- Simple strategies to protect your voice and extend the longevity of your speaking career
ABOUT DEANNA COONEY
Deanna Cooney is a professional actor, voiceover artist and speaker with over 30 years’ experience performing across theatre, film, commercial studios and corporate stages. She has worked as an MC and host in television, live events and corporate environments, and taught voice and on-camera presenting at WAAPA for six years.
Her work integrates performance training, breath mechanics and nervous system regulation to support clear, sustainable communication under pressure — on stage, on camera and in high-stakes environments.
Program:
6:30pm Arrivals, meet and greet
7:00pm Vocal Health Masterclass with Deanna Cooney: Part 1
8:00pm Tea and biscuits
8:15pm Masterclass: Part 2, Q&A
9:00pm Networking
9.30pm Event concludes
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