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Aug 2023
39m 39s

Dr. Mark Wilkinson, Vocal Expert: Your V...

Dr. Laura Sicola
About this episode

This week, Dr. Mark Wilkinson will share with us various ways that preparing our voice can help lead to a greater impact in front of any size audience.

In this episode you will learn:

  • The importance of warming up your body and vocal chords before speaking.
  • How certain foods can cause acid reflux and to be mindful of them.
  • Why you should find a balance between breathiness and harshness in vocal sound.
  • Recognizing some of the myths around vocal expression.

About Dr. Wilkinson:

This tall, fully bilingual Canadian is a gentle giant on a mission to spread kindness everywhere he goes. Infusing his operatically trained voice with humor, joy, and a quick wit, Mark teaches people how to enjoy life and treat themselves and others better.

Mark maintains a varied career as a baritone soloist and actor, sought-after teacher, voice-over artist, personal trainer, volunteer, and community builder. No matter where he goes, his common mission is to use the human voice for good.

The recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, he has presented workshops across North America to individuals and groups of all ages. Usually found smiling or laughing, he continues his work both personally and professionally based on a simple motto:

"In a world where you can be anything, be kind."

You can connect with Mark in the following ways:

 

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
  • LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
  • Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
  • Twitter: @LauraSicola
  • Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
  • Website: https://vocalimpactproductions.com/
  • Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

 

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