Hey you! Thanks for tuning into Episode 12! This time on the pod we got to speak to the man that we think is THE best vocal coach in Australia, Donald Woodburn. Donald Woodburn studied at NIDA before heading up the voice departments at the South African School of Film and Drama (AFDA) and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). He has worked with an array of broadcasters including AlJazeera English, MTVbase, the ABC, Fox Sports, Fox Sports News and Channels 7 and 9. He secured residency in Australia as a Distinguished Talent in his field and his reputation has seen him invited to train a cross section of professional speakers in the corporate sector, education, politics, law, medicine and NGOs.
His approach to voice emerged from a blend of childhood experiences in rural KwaZulu-Natal and his extensive involvement with broadcast professionals. He is the originator of ‘Vocal Targeting’ work and the author of five children’s books. In this episode we talked about getting ugly with the language that you use, what happens when we censor our art and the stories we tell, and how to claim your power when you speak.
If you would like to find out more about Donald and his work or want to enquire about some coaching, you can visit his Facebook at Donald Woodburn Vocal Coach, or contact the Hub Studio in Sydney for Donald’s vocal workshops. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode and open up discussion with you on our instagram @companypod, and our facebook Company Podcast. Please leave us a rate and review, and let us know what you’d love to hear in our upcoming episodes at companymediaoz@gmail.com
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