When Voice Teachers Damage Their Own Voice

 

Recently I have had an experience that it is my job to help people avoid, I injured my voice!!!!!
How did this happen?

It began along time ago but the final straw was Saturday.

Image by Amy Bright age 10...my daughter!

Image by Amy Bright age 10…my daughter!

First, while I was trying to get my 10 year old to move her butt to get out of the house on time, I lost my temper and screamed at her.

How thoughts of my deathbed can help you be present when public speaking

How thoughts of my deathbed can help you be present when public speaking
Be in the moment

imageAs I was out bouncing through mud on my mountain bike last weekend I was once again mulling on what would be a useful topic for you all. I was out with my almost 13 year old and his buddy.  I suddenly saw a picture of myself on my death bed with him by my side upset at remembering how once upon a time his mum was fit and healthy and used to force him to get out riding.