Foreword by Academy Award-winner Mahershala AliA comprehensive masterpiece. . . . Throughout the course of my life, I have struggled to be heard. With Denises insightful tutelage and easy-to-apply techniques, I have not only manage to find my voice, but to powerfully express myself so others listen! If you want to feel inspired and completely empowered give yourself the gift of this beautiful read!Halle Berry, Academy Award-winning actorAn internationally renowned and highly sought-after Hollywood voice coach shares proven practices to help anyone utilize the often-untapped power of their own authentic voice.From a toddler's first words to professional public speaking, from a marriage proposal to asking for a raise, our voice is our most crucial instrument of expression. The world judges us by our voice. And yet there has been no authoritative guide to mastering its full capacity and expressing our true selves in every aspect of life, from relationships and family to work. Until now.As one of the nations most sought-after vocal coaches, Denise Woods has worked with everyone from Mahershala Ali, WillSmith, and Idris Elba to Kirsten Dunst and Jessica Chastain. In The Power of Voice, for the first time ever, Woods shares the secrets, tips, lessons, and stories that have helped Hollywoods biggest stars become confident, effective communicators.Readers will learn how to:Articulate clearlyGain confidence in any situationRelease tension and stressAddress speech issues such as upspeak, vocal fry, and nasalityBecome powerful public speakersFind their truest form of expression With her unmatched ability to teach vocal mastery in real-world terms, Woods offers a much-needed, proven, practical, and invaluable set of tools that will forever change how we communicate and, ultimately, how we see ourselves and affect others.

Foreword by Academy Award-winner Mahershala AliA comprehensive masterpiece. . . . Throughout the course of my life, I have struggled to be heard. With Denises insightful tutelage and easy-to-apply techniques, I have not only manage to find my voice, but to powerfully express myself so others listen! If you want to feel inspired and completely empowered give yourself the gift of this beautiful read!Halle Berry, Academy Award-winning actorAn internationally renowned and highly sought-after Hollywood voice coach shares proven practices to help anyone utilize the often-untapped power of their own authentic voice.From a toddler's first words to professional public speaking, from a marriage proposal to asking for a raise, our voice is our most crucial instrument of expression. The world judges us by our voice. And yet there has been no authoritative guide to mastering its full capacity and expressing our true selves in every aspect of life, from relationships and family to work. Until now.As one of the nations most sought-after vocal coaches, Denise Woods has worked with everyone from Mahershala Ali, WillSmith, and Idris Elba to Kirsten Dunst and Jessica Chastain. In The Power of Voice, for the first time ever, Woods shares the secrets, tips, lessons, and stories that have helped Hollywoods biggest stars become confident, effective communicators.Readers will learn how to:Articulate clearlyGain confidence in any situationRelease tension and stressAddress speech issues such as upspeak, vocal fry, and nasalityBecome powerful public speakersFind their truest form of expression With her unmatched ability to teach vocal mastery in real-world terms, Woods offers a much-needed, proven, practical, and invaluable set of tools that will forever change how we communicate and, ultimately, how we see ourselves and affect others.