PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS & NARRATORS

Delivery, storytelling, voice craft and presence

An expert Voice, Storytelling and Performance Coach based in Sydney, Australia, I coach professional speakers and narrators to master live or recorded delivery

Whether you're seeking voice coaching for an audiobook, presentation rehearsal for a keynote, mindful delivery training for a meditation, or bespoke direction for an upcoming event, you're in the right place.

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Alongside my work with acclaimed actors, I specialise in coaching creative, holistic or values-led professional speakers for specific live or recorded work, projects, content and events.

From private coaching and group workshops to event support, my coaching for professional speakers spans diverse needs:

  • From coaching a presenter on Better Homes & Gardens, an author’s audiobook delivery and a psychotherapist’s keynote speech, to a life coach’s guided meditations.

  • From vocally directing an ARIA Award-nominated narrative album and internationally televised Opening Ceremonies, to leading group workshops on voice, storytelling and presence.

Whether you have an upcoming speech or recording to rehearse, brand content to elevate or a specific speaking project to develop, I help you deliver with authenticity, creativity, craft and confidence.

In conversation with Judi Dench in London — a shared love of craft

THIS WORK IS NOT ELOCUTION, BEING THEATRICAL OR PERFORMING A ROLE

It’s about rehearsing your delivery, elevating your authentic voice, shaping your storytelling style and strengthening your presence so you truly captivate on stage, camera and microphone.

About Jennifer White

Accredited coach with over 25 years’ experience coaching professional speakers, actors, groups and live or recorded projects

Worked as Voice Lecturer and performance coach at the renowned National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) for 12 years

Coached for Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, Netflix, Sydney Opera House, Audible, ABC, Nine Network, Netball World Cup and the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS)

Clients include keynote speakers, narrators, presenters, authors, coaches, therapists, designers, founders and meditation teachers

PRIVATE AND GROUP COACHING AVAILABLE FOR

Live or Recorded Projects and Professional Craft Development

Coaching, Rehearsal and Direction for Live and Recorded Work • Scripted or Structured Delivery • Authentic Voice • Dialects • Storytelling • Presence • Stage, Camera and Microphone Craft • Live Speeches • Audiobooks • Narration • Podcasts • Brand Videos • Meditations • Events

Move from Vocal Fear into Creative Freedom

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For many professionals preparing to speak, your material and message matter deeply — but something feels flat on stage, stiff on camera or monotone on mic. You may feel self-conscious, self-doubt or even dread.

Sounding compelling shouldn’t feel fearful. It should be a joy. That’s where I come in.

With decades of stage, camera and audio experience on thousands of live or recorded projects, I help professional speakers and narrators take their work and wisdom to the next level with authenticity, creativity and craft.

The same techniques I share with acclaimed actors getting standing ovations, rave reviews and prestigious awards can powerfully transform your delivery.

COACHING OVERVIEW

Services for professional speakers, groups and events

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WHO I WORK WITH

I typically work with speakers, narrators and teams for whom business is personal. They put their heart into what they do and are making a positive impact with inspiring work and purposeful content.

From creative or holistic professionals to values-led groups, organisations and events, I offer private coaching, group training, bespoke workshops and event support.

My style suits professionals who want to foster a personal, creative or holistic side to their work with leading voice and performance craft methods — rather than a more traditional ‘corporate presentation’ or 'media-trained' style.

CORE SERVICES

My work primarily focuses on coaching specific live or recorded speaking work, projects, content and events, whether upcoming or in development. From keynote speeches and brand videos to audiobooks and guided meditations, I specialise in scripted or structured delivery for stage, camera or audio, alongside professional performance craft and voice work.

  • For project or content coaching, I coach, rehearse and direct my clients' scripted or structured delivery. This may be a verbatim script (spoken word-for-word), with a touch of ad-lib or using a structured written outline with key talking points as the base.

  • For private coaching, my clients commonly have a specific project or brand content to prepare, whether it has a fixed upcoming date or is in the development stage. They either have a final script edit, current draft or structured talking points to rehearse, or a recent live or recorded performance to review for feedback and craft development.

  • For groups, organisations and events, I offer group training or skills-based workshops on professional voice, embodied delivery and performance craft, as well as rehearsal and direction for live or recorded projects.

Whether you're preparing an upcoming project, developing your content and craft or seeking event support, I'm here to help you unlock your greater self-expression — with expert, enjoyable and transformational training.

By combining leading voice and performance coaching with techniques drawn from human psychology and mindfulness practices, I help my clients transform their delivery so it’s not just heard — it’s truly felt.

"Your voice is a powerful musical instrument – flexible, trainable and full of possibility."

JENNIFER WHITE

Professional Coaching Includes

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DELIVERY: ​Scripted or structured delivery, storytelling, authenticity, emotion, audience connection, impact

VOICE TRAINING: Tone/resonance, breathwork, range, clarity, vocal expression, warm-ups, vocal wellbeing

PRESENCE: Embodied presence, alignment, physical freedom, gesture, eye contact, purposeful movement

PERFORMANCE CRAFT: Rehearsal and direction, stage/screen and microphone craft, actor-training techniques

CREATIVE DELIVERY: Narration, voice-overs, mindful/holistic delivery, poetic text, audiobook character voices

PROFESSIONAL MINDSET: Confidence, adaptability, handling nerves, sustaining high-level performance

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING AND NARRATION

Coaching Credits Include

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Live Delivery & Events

Includes:

Sydney Opera House: Delivery, Voice and Storytelling Coach for sold-out live events, earning standing ovations, rave reviews and prestigious awards.

Globally Televised Ceremonies: Lead Presentation and Voice Coach for Opening, Welcome and Closing Ceremonies attended by 15,000 to 400,000 people in person and televised internationally to millions. Producer: Out There Productions.

Keynote Speech: Coached keynote speaker, author and executive storyteller for his live speech presented in Scotland. Also coached his audiobook delivery recorded in Australia.

Conference Speech: Coached psychotherapist, health leader and eco-therapy educator for his keynote talk.

Book Launch: Coached expert cultural historian and author for her book launch presentation at Customs House, Sydney. Publisher: UNSW Press.

Audio Recording & Narration

Includes:

Post-Production Audio: Post-production Voice Coach for major studios including Sony, Warner Bros and Paramount.

ARIA Award-Nominated Album: Voice, Storytelling Coach and co-Dramaturg on acclaimed narrative album, resulting in ARIA Award nomination. Producer: ABC Music.

Sporting Competition Audio: Voice Coach for Netball World Cup audio. Vocally directed and supervised recording studio session at 301 Studios.

Audiobooks: Coached lead talents in audiobook delivery and storytelling skills. Publishers include Penguin Random House, Audible, Two Birds Audio and self-published author/narrator.

Meditations: Coached meditation teachers, a life coach and an energy healer in mindful delivery, vocal technique, audio recording and authentic presence. Teacher on Insight Timer.

On Camera Delivery

Includes:

TV & Streaming Programs: Coached lead talent for television productions by Netflix, ABC TV, Stan, Foxtel, Nine Network and international networks including CBS Television.

‘Better Homes & Gardens’: Delivery, Voice and Voice-Over Coach to a TV presenter on long-running lifestyle show.

‘Dream Homes Revealed’: Coached guest landscape designer in delivery, presence and screen craft for his TV debut on luxury home show.

Training Video: Coached interior stylist and decorator in on-camera confidence, authentic delivery and voice craft for educational video.

Online & Live Classes: Coached yoga teachers and wellbeing practitioners in vocal expression, audience connection and mindful delivery for holistic video content and classes.

Group & Academic Training

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NIDA: Worked as a Voice Lecturer and performance coach at the renowned National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) for 12 years, training the BFA, MFA and Diploma students. Ran in-depth courses on NIDA’s Open Program for members of the public seeking professional voice and performance training. Am a NIDA graduate and accredited coach. Further details below.

Universities: Worked as a Voice Tutor and performance coach at Western Sydney University for 3 years, training BA students. Ran voice classes for Broadcasting degree students at Edith Cowan University, Perth during a secondment.

AFTRS: Gave a Guest Lecture and Q&A session at the Australian Film, Television & Radio School (AFTRS) for BA Directing students on vocal direction for screen performance.

* View acting industry credits

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What Speaker & Event Clients Say

ROB REDENBACH: Keynote Speaker, Author & Narrator

"When I reached out to several 'experts' to help me with my audiobook, I was left wondering if it was all too much hassle. And then I found Jennifer and felt like I won the lottery. Her depth of knowledge, combined with her patient yet challenging teaching style was exactly what I was looking for."

* Also coached for a keynote speech presented in Scotland

NICOLE WALLACE: Life Coach & Hypnotherapist

"Working with Jennifer has been a game changer in how I approach my hypnosis recordings. Her enthusiasm, knowledge and guidance has helped me expand my vocal delivery to now sound engaging and impactful. I have learnt the subtle art of writing and editing scripts that resonate with the listener and create powerful change. I have also learnt to tap into my emotions and into the joyful play energy which has assisted me in finding my authentic voice.”

SAM M.: Landscape Designer & Managing Director

“I honestly had such a wonderful experience with Jennifer. She made me feel so much more confident and relaxed in front of the camera. I could not recommend her more highly.”

* Coached for his TV debut on luxury home show Dream Homes Revealed

JANE MISKOVIC-WHEATLEY: Creative Director, Global Events

"I don't know anyone else that has the performance and vocal interest, knowledge and experience to have made this project so successful other than Jennifer White. I am so grateful for her excellent contribution. She was a delight to work with, a consummate professional, and her passion for her work is inspiring."​

* Coached MCs, presenters, guest speakers and featured talent for globally televised Opening & Closing Ceremonies

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