Communication and Speaking Skill Enhancement
Originally trained as a speech-language pathologist, Lori has a solid understanding of the anatomy and science of voice and sound production. Her training as a theatre voice coach allows her to integrate practical training skills into that knowledge. She is committed to helping clients become clear, confident communicators by addressing the concerns each individual brings, whether voice or speech related.
Accent Reduction
Speaking English with a foreign accent can, at times, result in communication breakdown which may bring frustration or embarrassment despite good mastery of the English language. Accent reduction or modification work provides a guided approach to modifying either a foreign accent or regional dialect in order to be better understood. Accent reduction will assist you in feeling confident in your communication abilities.
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, Lori has carried out accent reduction work since 1991 for clients from a wide variety of linguistic, cultural and business backgrounds. She has trained with LDS Associates and Compton P-ESL , in addition to working in theatre to modify dialect. Following a typical course, training may be anticipated to reduce accent by at least 40 - 60 % in spontaneous speech with a greater effect noticed in rehearsed presentations or frequently used conversational exchanges.
Individual or group sessions may be arranged. Group members may come from varying language backgrounds and groups of three or more will be offered a reduced rate.
Professional Voice and Speech Training Skills
For those individuals expressing concern about:
Speaking too quickly
Speaking with too much hesitation
Lack of expression when speaking, presenting or reading
Mispronouncing speech sounds
Voice quality
Voice fatigue
An inability to project
Mumbling
Professional voice and speech training can help you become a clean, confident presenter.
Are you a business person wishing to improve your vocal image and to learn to give dynamic presentations with ease, confidence and authority?
Do you feel your voice does not allow you to give an accurate impression of who you are ?
Are you an actor who needs assistance in freeing the voice in order to make artistic choices and meet performance demands without fear of vocal injury?
Balancing the fundamentals of body position, breath support and a relaxed muscular system provides the necessary base to allow for vocal stamina, projection and expression with clear speech and good pace.
Lori brings her experience as a voice coach to her background as a speech-language pathologist to provide individual solutions to your concerns.
Workshops
A dynamic workshop presenter, Lori regularly gives workshops to a wide variety of professionals who need their voices to carry out their work. With workshops varying in length from short presentations of a couple of hours to training workshops over several days, topics may be more instructional (voice care and education) or experiential (developing a vocal warm-up) or a mix of both (voice development or public speaking).