Communicate with Confidence, Influence and Authority

Gravitas

How to communicate with power, poise and confidence

Caroline Goyder is a leading voice coach and keynote speaker. She has worked at Central School of Speech and Drama as a voice coach since 2001 and has over 15 years' experience providing voice and gravitas training to people of all ages, including celebrities, teachers, broadcasters and the corporate sector. She is regularly sought after by the media as an expert in her field and her work has featured on television and in numerous national newspaper articles. Caroline was named by Red magazine as one of Britain’s top coaches.

Have you ever wondered why some people earn attention and respect when they speak and others don't? The secret to their success can be summed up in one word: gravitas. 
 
In this revolutionary new book, leading voice coach and speaker Caroline Goyder reveals how to speak so others will listen. Through simple techniques to build your natural gravitas, you will learn how to express yourself clearly with passion and confidence to persuade, influence and engage listeners. By being grounded in your values and capabilities, you will gain the authority needed to make people sit up and pay attention. 
 
Each chapter guides you step-by-step through practical techniques and exercises to give you the skills for great presentations, productive meetings and persuasive pitches. You'll overcome anxiety, learn how to deal with difficult people and feel calm and in control when public speaking. 
 
An essential tool for the modern workplace, Gravitas will transform the way you think about yourself and your powers of communication.

Caroline Goyder

Caroline is an incredible voice coach…Life is all about finding ways to express ourselves and that’s why I love this book.

Brilliant – lots of super practical tips for anyone who sometimes gets nervous before they speak (which is probably all of us)

I loved it - so many 'aha!' moments of pure clarity and inspiration. An invaluable (and friendly) guide, wherever you are in your speaking journey.

Helen Russell author of The Year of Living Danishly and The Atlas of Happiness

The Secret to Talking with Confidence in Any Situation

‘This book is brilliant! It will change lives.’ - Suzy Walker, Editor-in-Chief, Psychologies 
 
'A fantastic guide to speaking up and overcoming insecurities by the best voice coach ever.' - Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room 
 
Speak up and stand out 
 
Whether you want more social confidence in your day-to-day life, are hosting an event or appearing on a podcast, Find Your Voice will empower you to be bold, be present and captivate any audience. 
 
Based on decades of helping broadcasters, celebrities, teachers and top level professionals speak effortlessly in front of others, renowned voice teacher and communication expert Caroline Goyder will show you how to: 
 
· Harness the full potential of your body, breath and voice 
· Genuinely connect to others in a dizzyingly distracted world 
· Stand out as calm speaker whatever the situation

Caroline Goyder

Praise for Find Your Voice

Caroline is an incredible voice coach…Life is all about finding ways to express ourselves and that’s why I love this book.

Brilliant – lots of super practical tips for anyone who sometimes gets nervous before they speak (which is probably all of us)

I loved it - so many 'aha!' moments of pure clarity and inspiration. An invaluable (and friendly) guide, wherever you are in your speaking journey.

Caroline is an incredible voice coach…Life is all about finding ways to express ourselves and that’s why I love this book.

Brilliant – lots of super practical tips for anyone who sometimes gets nervous before they speak (which is probably all of us)

I loved it - so many 'aha!' moments of pure clarity and inspiration. An invaluable (and friendly) guide, wherever you are in your speaking journey.

Caroline is an incredible voice coach…Life is all about finding ways to express ourselves and that’s why I love this book.

Brilliant – lots of super practical tips for anyone who sometimes gets nervous before they speak (which is probably all of us)

I loved it - so many 'aha!' moments of pure clarity and inspiration. An invaluable (and friendly) guide, wherever you are in your speaking journey.

Books by Caroline Goyder

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