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Voice what Matters: the Podcast

'Voice what Matters: the Podcast' is a show where voice, accent and communication coach Christine Mottram explores all different avenues for becoming a more effective communicator, from guided voice warm ups designed to address a vast array of public speaking scenarios to thought-provoking interviews with communication professionals from a wide variety of industries. Whether you are an actor, public speaker, teacher, activist or really, a human, learn how to harness your voice as a powerful tool for self-expression. For more information about your host, Christine Mottram, visit www.voicewhatmatters.com.

Conversation Arts Learning Mindfulness Performing Arts Self-Improvement Development Education
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
25 minutes
Episodes
50
Years Active
2019 - 2022
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American Accent Coaching & the Actor's Craft: Interview with Alistair Nwachukwu

American Accent Coaching & the Actor's Craft: Interview with Alistair Nwachukwu

Curious about how I coach the American accent? Have a listen to this episode, which is an interview and mini accent-coaching session with Alistair Nwachukwu. Alistair is a UK-based actor and a recent…

00:55:49  |   Tue 11 Jan 2022
The Story behind the General American Accent Course Pack for Brits, my online video course

The Story behind the General American Accent Course Pack for Brits, my online video course

In case you haven't noticed, I have recently released my first online video course, The General American Accent Course Pack for Brits. In this episode, I talk about the inspiration behind the making …

00:14:11  |   Sun 26 Sep 2021
Voice Work and the Acting Craft: Conversation with Georgina Onuorah

Voice Work and the Acting Craft: Conversation with Georgina Onuorah

This episode is part of a series where I talk with actors I’ve worked with about how they incorporate voice work into their craft. Georgina Onuorah is a London-based actress, singer and dancer. Her p…

00:41:23  |   Sun 22 Aug 2021
Voice Work and the Acting Craft: Conversation with Sam Buchanan

Voice Work and the Acting Craft: Conversation with Sam Buchanan

This episode is part of a series where I talk with actors I’ve worked with about their voices and how they incorporate voice work into their craft. In this episode, I talk with Sam Buchanan.  Sam is …

00:47:00  |   Sun 11 Jul 2021
Voice Work and the Acting Craft: Conversation with Will Edgerton

Voice Work and the Acting Craft: Conversation with Will Edgerton

This episode is part of a series where I talk with actors I’ve worked with about how they incorporate voice work into their craft. In this episode, I talk with @willedgerton. Will is an actor origina…

00:51:32  |   Sun 13 Jun 2021
What is an Authentic Voice? Part 3

What is an Authentic Voice? Part 3

On the podcast, I've been doing a series on the ‘authentic’ voice— what does it mean to have an authentic voice? How do you find it? Where I’ve landed so far is that being an authentic communicator i…

00:08:50  |   Tue 25 May 2021
What is an authentic voice? Part 2

What is an authentic voice? Part 2

The authentic voice: how would you define it? This is the tiny, not at all philosophical topic I tackle in Season 3, Episode 4 of "Voice what Matters: the Podcast": ‘The Authentic Voice: Part 2’. 

In …

00:08:11  |   Sun 02 May 2021
What is an authentic voice? Part 1

What is an authentic voice? Part 1

This is the first episode under the new 'Voice what Matters' title and, to celebrate, I've picked a juicy topic:

Authenticity. It’s definitely a buzzword these days. Everyone is talking about authenti…

00:10:04  |   Sun 11 Apr 2021
Bye Bye BeSpoke and Exciting Announcement

Bye Bye BeSpoke and Exciting Announcement

This is a brief episode to let you know that this will be the last episode under the ‘BeSpoke Speaks’ title. If you are a regular listener or subscriber, don’t fret. All of the old content will still…

00:05:13  |   Mon 15 Mar 2021
Voice Warm Up for Podcasters

Voice Warm Up for Podcasters

This  episode offers a warm up specifically for people who regularly speak publicly through technology, particularly podcasters. It’s a follow-up from a previous episode, ‘Vocal Consideration for Pod…

00:28:42  |   Mon 01 Mar 2021
Vocal Considerations for Podcasters: Conversation with Ryan O'Shea

Vocal Considerations for Podcasters: Conversation with Ryan O'Shea

What do podcasters need to think about in terms of their voices? 

In this episode, ‘Voice for Podcasters: Conversation with Ryan O’Shea’, I talk to my good friend, fellow voice coach and podcaster, Ry…

00:56:04  |   Wed 10 Feb 2021
Zoom into 2021: Voice Warm Up for Virtual Communication

Zoom into 2021: Voice Warm Up for Virtual Communication

Happy New Year! More than ever before, you might be feeling like you need a refresher as we say ‘bye’ to 2020 and try to embrace 2021. We have reason to be hopeful that we will be back communicating …

00:17:02  |   Mon 04 Jan 2021
30-Minute Mind/Body/Voice Warm Up

30-Minute Mind/Body/Voice Warm Up

Hi Friends, 

This episode is a guided warm up that explores mindfulness, releasing physical tensions and connecting to your breath and voice. 

This warm up came out of our 3 last episodes, where we’ve …

00:27:44  |   Mon 01 Jun 2020
Let's Get Physical(ly released)

Let's Get Physical(ly released)

Hi Friends, 

How does excess physical tension in the body impact the voice? 

Or, in other words: 

What’s the relationship between the tension you have going on in your body and the sound of your voice? 

00:23:43  |   Mon 25 May 2020
Mind your Voice: The link between Mindfulness and Voice Coaching

Mind your Voice: The link between Mindfulness and Voice Coaching

Hey Friends, 

This episode addresses the question: What is the link between voice coaching and mindfulness? Have you ever heard of that word-- mindfulness? We bet you have— mindfulness is pretty hot r…

00:13:32  |   Mon 18 May 2020
What's breathing got to do with it?

What's breathing got to do with it?

Hey friends, 

This podcast episode is dedicated to answering the question: Why do we talk about breathing in voice coaching? 

This question came up with a private client who came to Christine to work o…

00:21:31  |   Mon 11 May 2020
'Cause we are living in a virtual world: Virtual Communication Presence

'Cause we are living in a virtual world: Virtual Communication Presence

Are you finding yourself on Zoom a lot lately? 

We are living through some interesting times. For the last few weeks, a third of the world’s population has been on lockdown as the world battles the Co…

00:28:24  |   Mon 04 May 2020
Man Up! How does trying to sound masculine affect your voice?

Man Up! How does trying to sound masculine affect your voice?

Hey Friends, 

In this episode, we explore deeper sociological issues around masculinity, and how trying to sound masculine might be impacting and even impeding your vocal expression. 

The pressures men…

00:28:39  |   Mon 27 Apr 2020
The Importance of Rituals

The Importance of Rituals

Hey Friends, 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of creating regular rituals for yourself that help you feel more at ease generally, so that you can be more at ease in and ready for important …

00:24:11  |   Mon 20 Apr 2020
Staying Present in Unprecedented Times: Part 3

Staying Present in Unprecedented Times: Part 3

Hi Friends, 

This episode is Part 3 of our 3-part series, 'Staying Present in Unprecedented Times,' designed to support you through this crazy new world of isolation and uncertainty as we navigate the…

00:11:56  |   Mon 13 Apr 2020
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