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262. Own the Room: How Voice, Breath, and Body Work Together
How to tap the full power of your voice.
Being present in communication isn’t just mental. It’s about the physical energy you bring into a space — particularly, says Patsy Rodenburg, the presence of your voice.
“The physical presence of the human being is the most important thing we have,” says Rodenburg. As a world-renowned expert in voice, speech, and presentation, she has helped everyone from stage actors to prime ministers hone their speaking and awaken the power and presence of their voice. “The vast majority of people are born with amazing voices, and somewhere along the line, they lose them. My job is to return people to their full power in their body, in their breath, in their voice, in their ability to speak in an exciting way.”
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Rodenburg joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss embodied communication. From breathing techniques and managing tension to intentionally inhabiting space, Rodenburg’s insights reveal how to communicate with greater power, presence, and the potency of your voice.
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Episode Reference Links:
- Patsy Rodenburg
- Patsy’s Books: Presence / Power Presentation
- Ep.137 When Words Aren't Enough: How to Excel at Nonverbal Communication
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (02:56) - Foundational Voice Principles
- (05:58) - Activating Breath Through The Body
- (08:19) - Why Most Voices Just Need Use
- (11:49) - Defining Presence
- (16:02) - Using Space To Communicate
- (19:24) - The Final Three Questions
- (23:50) - Conclusion
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