PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS
Delivery, presence, storytelling and voice craft
Whether you're seeking vocal coaching for a podcast, presentation direction for a keynote, mindful delivery for a meditation or professional polish for event speakers, you're in the right place.
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In conversation with Judi Dench after her London theatre performance — a shared love of craft and text-based delivery.
Alongside my work with acclaimed actors, I specialise in coaching creative, holistic or values-led professionals in scripted or structured delivery, voice craft, compelling storytelling, presence and authentic live or recorded performance.
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 book launch presentation
From vocally directing an ARIA Award-nominated narrative album to a psychotherapist's conference speech
From an internationally televised Opening Ceremony to running group workshops on voice, delivery and presence.
Whether your content is verbatim or with a touch of ad-lib – whether it’s a speech, podcast, audiobook, video presentation or guided meditation, I help you deliver with authenticity, creativity and confidence.
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 unique storytelling style so you captivate on stage, camera and microphone.
Professional Coaching Includes
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STORYTELLING: Scripted delivery, story journey, script editing, authenticity, emotion, connection, impact
PRESENCE: Embodied presence, alignment, physical freedom, gesture, eye contact, purposeful movement
VOICE CRAFT: Tone/resonance, breathwork, range, clarity, vocal expression, warm-ups, vocal wellbeing
PERFORMANCE CRAFT: Performance direction, stage/screen and microphone craft, actor-training techniques
CREATIVE DELIVERY: Narration, voice-overs, holistic delivery, poetic text, audiobook character voices
PROFESSIONAL MINDSET: Confidence, adaptability, handling nerves, sustaining high-level performance
** Please note: I don’t coach accent modification. This refers to reducing a person's native accent for everyday voice use or work. That is typically offered by speech pathologists, ESL teachers and voice coaches specialising in "accent reduction". My work primarily focuses on text-based live and recorded delivery. Any refinement of articulation occurs within project-based coaching.
The same techniques I share with acclaimed actors getting standing ovations and rave reviews can powerfully elevate and transform your delivery
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The invisible ingredient to every great performance or speech — the ones that draw us in, blow us away and make us feel on a deep visceral level — is craft.
Whether it’s a movie monologue, a captivating keynote or a mindful meditation, magnetic delivery is far more than the words you say.
For many professionals, your material and message matter — but something feels flat on stage, stiff on camera or monotone on mic. Maybe you long to share your work with more ease, joy and a storytelling style that truly connects.
That’s where I come in.
Your mind, voice and body are flexible instruments filled with creative potential.
As an accredited voice and performance coach with over 25 years' experience across global screen, stage and audio – and as a former professional actor, singer and voice-over artist, I know what it takes to deliver with passion, impact and world-class craft.
This work isn't just about sounding and looking polished. It's about aligning your voice, body and mindset so your delivery feels authentic, your words resonate and your story captivates.
Whether you're preparing an upcoming project, planning a long-term vision 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 such as breathwork …
I help my clients transform their delivery so it’s not just heard – it’s truly felt.
What Clients Say
Rob
Keynote Speaker, Author & Narrator
"I felt like I won the lottery. Jennifer’s depth of knowledge, combined with her patient yet challenging teaching style was exactly what I was looking for."
* Coached for an audiobook and keynote speech
Nicole
Life Coach & Hypnotherapist
“A game changer in how I approach my hypnosis recordings. Her guidance helped me sound engaging and impactful, learn the subtle art of writing and editing scripts that resonate with the listener, and tap into my emotions and the joyful play energy which has assisted me in finding my authentic voice.”
Jane
Creative Director, 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. 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 presenters, speakers and featured talent.
Katerina
Former Head of Voice, NIDA
"Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. She leads by example, coaches to industry standards and inspires a joy in learning, discovery, growth and mastery. I highly recommend her to any institute, organisation or individual wanting high level coaching that will help you produce international results.”
* Coached BFA and MFA degrees and public courses for 12 years.
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Services for professional speakers, groups and events
My coaching for professional speakers primarily supports creative, holistic or values-led individuals, groups, events and training institutions.
I work with speakers for whom business is personal — professionals making a positive impact in the world with inspiring work and values-led content. My clients want their work, delivery and words to connect at a deep level. From keynote speakers, psychotherapists and authors to organisations, events and universities that are creative, holistic or positively educational in nature, they put their hearts into what they do.
I specialise in scripted or structured delivery, voice craft, storytelling, presence and authentic live or recorded performance — whether verbatim or with a touch of ad-lib. This includes keynote speeches, presentations, audiobooks, podcasts, narration, meditation recordings, brand content, training videos and live events.
For groups and organisations, I offer skills-based workshops to explore professional voice, storytelling, delivery and authentic performance skills in engaging, embodied ways.
Whether you’re seeking private coaching, group training, bespoke workshops or event support, you’ll be in trusted hands online or in person.
Coaching Examples
Live Speech & Presentation
Includes:
Psychotherapist & Health Leader - Conference Speech: Many audience members praised his deeply moving speech.
Cultural Historian & Author - Book Launch: A seamless and warmly received launch at Customs House, Sydney.
Globally Televised Ceremonies: Produced by Out There Productions, I was Presentation and Voice Coach for global Opening, Welcome and Closing Ceremonies attended by 15,000 to 400,000 people in person and televised live internationally to millions. I coached local and international MCs, presenters and guest speakers who each spoke with calm, expressive clarity under high-pressure conditions.
Audio Recording & Narration
Includes:
Keynote Speaker & Author - Audiobook + Live Speech: He recorded with joyful creativity and presented with ease in Sydney and Scotland.
Performer & TV Host - Storytelling Album (ARIA Award-nominated): Her ABC-produced album received a 2025 ARIA Award nomination and overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Life Coach & Hypnotherapist - Audio Meditations: She recorded with warmth, passion, connection and impact.
Romance Novel - Audiobook Coaching: Produced by Two Birds Audio, I voice coached the lead male pre-recording.
On Camera Delivery
Includes:
TV Presenter - Lifestyle Show 'Better Homes & Gardens': Her authenticity, on-camera presentation craft and voice-over skills resonated with audiences and fans.
Interior Stylist & Educator - Training Video: From initial fear to creative freedom, she presented with elegance and joy.
Yoga Teachers - Live & Recorded Classes: They unlocked greater vocal expression, deeper connection to sharing their holistic content and further embodiment in their teaching.
Property Paralegal - Conveyancing Studies Presentation: Her warm delivery, creativity and professionalism on camera earned her a Distinction mark from Macquarie Law School.
Educational Group Training
Trained BFA, MFA and Postgraduate students at elite training institutions. Ran courses and workshops for members of the public seeking professional voice and performance training taught to actors.
Coaching included: Voice craft, scripted storytelling, performance and stage craft, presentation skills, commercial voice-overs, documentary narration, corporate voice-over, audiobook storytelling, and vocal direction for screen performance.
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1. Voice and Performance: Lecturer for 12 years on BFA Acting and MFA Voice degrees. Trained students in voice, dialects, scripted storytelling, performance and stage craft. They graduated with elite, internationally recognised actor-training skills for stage, screen and microphone.
2. Voice-Overs Training: Trained BFA Acting students in commercial voice-overs, documentary narration, corporate voice-over, audiobook storytelling 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 courses and workshops at NIDA for members of the public seeking professional voice and performance training taught to actors. Training included voice work, embodiment, scripted storytelling, acting techniques, stage craft, presentation skills, performance mindset and confidence. Attendees left with greater authenticity, creative play and practical tools to apply across live and recorded events. -
During a Guest Teacher secondment for their performing arts degrees (WAAPA), I ran classes for the Postgraduate Diploma of Broadcasting students.
Training covered voice, clarity, delivery, pitch and vocal warm ups.
Students left with professional tools to apply for radio and audio reels.
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I delivered a Guest Lecture and Q&A session for BA Directing students on vocal direction for screen performance from pre- to post-production.
Attendees left with greater insight into film/TV voice needs, industry examples and project preparation advice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
COMMON QUERIES FROM NON-ACTOR PROFESSIONALS
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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. My work primarily supports scripted or structured live or recorded work, whether verbatim or with a touch of ad-lib.
For groups and organisations, I also offer active, creative workshops and masterclasses that explore professional voice, storytelling and delivery in engaging, embodied ways.
I'm particularly aligned with professionals making a positive, ethical impact on the world, and with work where the subject matter and tone are purposeful, values-led and human-centred.
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.
Text-based delivery is the foundation of how I work. This draws on over 25 years of coaching expertise in scripted screen, stage and voice-over performance – rather than ad-libbed unscripted projects.
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 or with a touch of ad-lib. Unscripted projects or primarily ad-libbed content aren't my core focus or how I work in private coaching. For unscripted contexts, I offer skills-based workshops to groups and organisations, as well as group rehearsal and direction for events.
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.
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. My work primarily focuses on helping professionals master scripted or structured delivery for live projects, events and audio or video recordings – whether verbatim or with a touch of ad-lib.
My methodology is grounded in working with a written structure, and my expertise lies in text-based delivery for stage, camera and microphone – not in unscripted or primarily ad-libbed projects. This draws on over 25 years’ coaching experience in local and international scripted screen, stage and voice-over performance.
For groups and organisations, I offer skills-based workshops to develop professional voice, storytelling, delivery and performance skills without scripted content. -
I’m happy to coach select non-actors who need to perform an authentic dialect or character voice for a specific professional or artistic project. This includes character voices in audiobooks, poetry readings, voice-overs, docudramas and other projects requiring genuine dialect or character work.
Dialect coaching is detailed and technique-based. For this reason, I work with non-actors who are fluent in English and have a neutral native accent (such as Australian, New Zealand, British or North American). 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.
