VOX Coaching

VOX Coaching helps people in business, higher education, government and the public sector become superb face-to-face communicators.

[Conor Jones @ConorJones921]

"Speak so that others want to listen"

Great session on public speaking and communication with @VOXCoaching

@BristolUni @SevernDeanery @MedicalBristol

[FIND CDT @CdtFind]

Nope it’s not a proposal...our #findcdt students are learning about spontaneous, authentic and passionate forms of communication. Excellent session today delivered by Pete from @VOXCoaching

[ProstateUK Profs @ProstateUKProfs]

@ChrisArmstrong_ @sue_heavey @MCRCnews @ProstateUK Some great take always from our final session on top presentation skills 🗣️🏆

Thank you @VOXCoaching for an entertaining end to the day!

[Dr Samantha Ford (Sammy) @samanthaford473]

I got some valuable insights from @VOXCoaching @Midlands4Cities @ahrcpress induction event. I learned how to manage professional relationships, establish expectations between colleagues, and present myself in a professional capacity to others. Thank you! https://t.co/Up8xrrPPyW

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

@i_jayas @GilesPalaeoLab Glad that you were reunited with your phone! Hope you found the training beneficial despite the stressful start. Best of luck with interviews.

[Saikat Dutta @saikatdutta]

@erikhughes20 @UB_PERCAT_EPLES @VOXCoaching Attended the workshop and it's really helpful for early career researchers like me.. I strongly recommend others to attend next time

[erik hughes @erikhughes20]

Attended a great workshop by @VOXCoaching yesterday on how to shine in fellowship interviews! Highly recommend for fellow researchers 🌟😀👍@UB_PERCAT_EPLES

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

Today, VOX Coach @thatchrisgrimes is off to the shiny new PGR Hub @bristoldc to run a course on Personal Impact and Confident Networking with @BristolUni doctoral students. They'll learn how to gain confidence, develop vocal and physical presence, and make a lasting impression.

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

#VOXtips 8: Rehearse

After preparing a presentation, you should REHEARSE it. Rehearsing out loud lets you play around with different ways of delivering your speech and aids spontaneity on the actual day, making you more prepared to deal with anything unexpected that occurs.

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

#VOXtips 7: LISTEN

Active listening is fundamental to trust, engagement and presence, and key to developing and maintaining good personal and professional relationships. Endeavour to genuinely understand what the other person is thinking, feeling and wanting before you respond.

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

@brophy_clare Thank you Clare!

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

It's #NationalComplimentDay! As well as giving them, remember to *accept* compliments. The human mind is naturally attuned to focus on negatives - we have to hear a positive message up to 20 times before we accept it, while critical messages are accepted after one hearing.

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

#VOXtips 6: Ignore the inner gremlin

We all have an inner critic who puts us off when we’re trying to engage an audience. Ignore the gremlin’s running commentary: turn your attention and energy outwards. When speaking or presenting be ‘other-conscious’ rather than self-conscious

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

@neiledtech So glad you found it useful Neil!

[Neil Cocklin @neilworkshere]

Attended a great communication, coaching workshop today run by Chris from @VOXCoaching Can highly recommend it.

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

#VOXtips 5: Physical Presence

In the spotlight? Don't shrink, hunch, fold your arms, or shuffle. Hold yourself straight with an open posture, gesture naturally and expressively. Focus outwards on the audience, with plenty of eye contact. This will put you in command of the room.

[VOX Coaching @VOXCoaching]

#VOXtips 4: Breathe!

Before presenting, breathe calmly, from the diaphragm, so that your abdomen as well as your chest expands. This has a powerfully calming effect, makes you feel more in command. This communicates itself to an audience and increases their confidence in you.