PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS
Delivery, presence, storytelling and voice craft
An expert Voice & Performance Coach based in Sydney Australia, I coach professional speakers to master live or recorded delivery
Whether you're seeking voice training for a podcast, presentation direction for a keynote, mindful delivery for a meditation, or craft development between speaking projects, 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 in scripted or structured delivery, voice work, storytelling, presence and authentic live or recorded performance craft.
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 to an author’s audiobook delivery and life coach’s meditations
From vocally directing an ARIA Award-nominated narrative album to a psychotherapist's keynote speech
From an internationally televised Opening Ceremony to running group workshops on voice, delivery and presence.
Whether you’re speaking live or in a recording, developing brand content or your signature sound, 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 strengthening your delivery and presence, elevating your authentic voice and shaping your storytelling style 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, ABC, Nine Network, Netball World Cup and the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
Clients include keynote speakers, presenters, authors, therapists, designers, creators, founders and meditation teachers
From Vocal Fear to Creative Freedom
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.
Whether you’re speaking on stage, camera or microphone, the invisible ingredient behind every great speech or performance — the ones that stand out and makes us feel on a visceral level — is craft.
The same techniques I share with acclaimed actors getting standing ovations and rave reviews can powerfully transform your delivery.
PRIVATE AND GROUP COACHING AVAILABLE FOR
Live or Recorded Projects, Technique Development and Professional Voice Training
Stage, Camera and Microphone Craft • Authentic Delivery • Voice Training • Presence • Storytelling • Live Speeches • Presentations • Audiobooks • Podcasts • Videos • Meditations • Narration • Brand Content • Events • Bespoke Workshops
COACHING OVERVIEW
Services for professional speakers, groups and events
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I typically work with speakers 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
I specialise in scripted or structured delivery, live or recorded technique development and voice craft.
For project or content coaching, this may be verbatim delivery, with a touch of ad-lib or using a structured written outline with key talking points as the base. I coach and direct my clients' scripted or structured delivery, voice work, presence, storytelling and authentic performance craft for stage, camera or microphone.
For those seeking technique development and voice training between speaking engagements or projects, we work through professional voice, delivery and performance techniques — using a resonant piece of text connected to your work where relevant to build your craft, confidence and consistency.
For groups and organisations, I offer skills-based workshops spanning professional voice, embodied delivery and performance craft, as well as rehearsal and direction for events with scripted or structured content.
Whether you're preparing an upcoming project, developing your craft between engagements or seeking a group workshop, I'm here to help you unlock your greater expressive potential 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
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, 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.
Further Details:
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1. Voice and Performance: Lecturer for 12 years on BFA Acting and MFA Voice degrees, and guest Lecturer on MFA Directing and Diploma of Stage & Screen. Trained students in voice, dialects, scripted storytelling, performance and stage craft. They graduated with elite, internationally recognised training for stage, screen and microphone.
2. Voice-Overs Training: Trained BFA Acting students in commercial and corporate voice-overs, audiobook storytelling, documentary narration and script marking techniques. Supervised their voice-over reel script selection, delivery rehearsal and final edit. Students left with an industry-level demo reel, with many securing lead agents and ongoing work.3. NIDA Open Program - Public Courses & Workshops: In addition to training their degree students, I ran diverse in-depth courses and workshops at NIDA for members of the public seeking professional voice and performance training. Drawing on the same methods taught to actors, training included voice work, embodiment, scripted storytelling, performance mindset and presentation skills for live and recorded work. Attendees left with greater authenticity, creative play and practical tools to apply across their professional lives.
What 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.”
JANE MISKOVIC-WHEATLEY: Creative Director, Global Opening & Closing Ceremonies
"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 global event MCs, presenters, guest speakers and featured talent
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Frequently Asked Questions:
COMMON QUERIES FROM PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS (NON-ACTORS)
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Alongside my work with actors, I specialise in coaching creative, holistic or values-led professionals through private, group or event coaching.
I typically work with speakers 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.
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
I specialise in scripted or structured delivery, live or recorded technique development and voice craft:
For project or content coaching, this may be verbatim delivery, with a touch of ad-lib or using a structured written outline with key talking points as the base. I coach and direct my clients' scripted or structured delivery, voice work, presence, storytelling and authentic performance craft for stage, camera or microphone.
For those seeking technique development and voice training between speaking engagements or projects, we work through professional voice, delivery and performance techniques — using a resonant piece of text connected to your work where relevant to build your craft, confidence and consistency.
For groups and organisations, I offer skills-based workshops spanning professional voice, embodied delivery and performance craft, as well as rehearsal and direction for events with scripted or structured content.
Coaching I’m drawn to includes:
Events & Recordings: Keynote speeches, podcasts, audiobooks, narration, meditation recordings, brand content, training videos, launches, optimistic YouTube, live events and group workshops.
Industries: Creativity and the arts, training and education, psychology and self-development, literature and publishing, women’s empowerment, wellness and holistic health, design and lifestyle, sustainable living, travel and culture, and other creative or values-led fields.
Content Style: Scripted or structured work that is purposeful, values-led, positively educational and creative or holistic in nature — content that aligns with my values as a coach.
Coaching requests that align with the FAQs will receive a response within 2 business days.
Seeking coaching for an unscripted project? Head to FAQ #2 "Who are you typically not a match for?" and FAQ #4 “Do you coach non-actors in unscripted content?” for further insight.
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Coaching is most effective when there’s alignment between the coach and the client’s industry, style of work, content and goals. While I’m passionate about supporting a range of professionals, at times we’re simply not the right match or a request falls outside my services.
Some examples include:
Unscripted/Ad-Libbed Projects: My passion and expertise lie in coaching scripted or structured live or recorded work, whether verbatim, with a touch of ad-lib or using a structured written outline as the base. For private coaching, unscripted or primarily ad-libbed projects aren't my core focus — this is where text as a working tool is essential to how I coach. For groups and organisations, I offer skills-based workshops spanning professional voice, embodied delivery and performance craft, as well as rehearsal and direction for events with scripted or structured content.
Native Accent Modification: If your goal is modifying or reducing your native accent – or developing a new one – for your everyday voice use or work (eg. to sound Australian or British), this is a distinct field of speech work that I don't specialise in. A search of "accent reduction" will guide you to speech pathologists, ESL teachers or voice coaches who are experts in that specific area. My work focuses on craft-led coaching for specific projects or content and professional technique development between speaking engagements or projects. Voice training and articulation are addressed naturally within that work for aligned enquiries.
Mismatched Industries & Content: My expertise shines best with creative, holistic or values-led professionals and projects where authentic human expression, creativity and mindful impact sit at the heart. Industries and content that sit outside these values – including the themes or tone of the work – are generally not the right fit for my coaching. This includes projects whose subject matter doesn't align with the purposeful, creative or uplifting work I specialise in. You'll find a guide to the industries I typically work with in the FAQ above.
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I’m based in Sydney, Australia and work with local and international professionals.
Private coaching is held on Zoom so no matter where you are, you can access my guidance and support.
For events and clients whose budgets allow, I also offer in-person VIP coaching at your venue, rehearsal space or recording studio.
For groups and organisations, I offer active, creative workshops to explore professional voice, delivery, storytelling and authentic performance skills in engaging, embodied ways.
Coaching is tailored to each client's unique goals, whether that's an immediate need or long-term vision.Skills coached include: Scripted or structured delivery, voice craft, storytelling, presence, authenticity, audience connection, stage and screen technique, microphone use, creative interpretation, impact, narration, warm-ups, handling stumbles, performance mindset and nervous system regulation.
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Yes, at times — though my methodology is grounded in working with text, and my expertise lies in text-based delivery for stage, camera and microphone.
For private coaching, I work with clients on scripted or structured projects — whether verbatim, with a touch of ad-lib, or using a structured written outline with key talking points as the base. For those seeking craft development or voice training between projects, we work through leading voice, delivery and performance techniques — using a resonant piece of text connected to your work where relevant to build your confidence and consistency. In both cases, text is the essential working tool.
For groups and organisations, I offer skills-based workshops spanning professional voice, embodied delivery and performance craft — some of which may not require scripted content, depending on the workshop focus.
If your project is primarily unscripted or ad-libbed, private coaching may not be the right fit. FAQ #2 has further detail on who I'm typically not a match for.
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I’m happy to coach select professional speakers who need to perform an authentic dialect or character voice for a specific artistic work project. This includes authors performing voices in their audiobook or for their book launch, speakers voicing characters in their keynotes and other business projects requiring genuine dialect or character work.
Dialect coaching is detailed and technique-based, and suitability is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Mastery requires focused training, practice and, in some cases, multiple sessions.
The following accent coaching is outside my field:
Native Accent Modification: If your goal is modifying or reducing your native accent – or developing a new one – for your everyday voice use or work (eg. to sound Australian or British), this is a distinct field of speech work that I don't specialise in. A search of "accent reduction" will guide you to speech pathologists, ESL teachers or voice coaches who are experts in that specific area. My work focuses on craft-led coaching with text as a working tool — whether for a specific project or professional technique development. Voice training and articulation are addressed within that work.