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Discover how voice training can make you a more effective and persuasive attorney.   Rena Cook, voice and speech trainer, shares invaluable tips on using breath, tone, and inflection to command attention in the courtroom and beyond.   Learn how to speak with confidence, connect with your audience, and elevate your presence in any legal setting.   From proper breathing techniques to authentic pitch variety, this episode reveals the power of vocal mastery in law.   Don't miss out on this game-changing advice that could take your legal career to new heights!  Links from the episode:   Find your authentic voice with Rena Cook at My Vocal Authority  

Discover how voice training can make you a more effective and persuasive attorney.   Rena Cook, voice and speech trainer, shares invaluable tips on using breath, tone, and inflection to command attention in the courtroom and beyond.   Learn how to speak with confidence, connect with your audience, and elevate your presence in any legal setting.   From proper breathing techniques to authentic pitch variety, this episode reveals the power of vocal mastery in law.   Don't miss out on this game-changing advice that could take your legal career to new heights!  Links from the episode:   Find your authentic voice with Rena Cook at My Vocal Authority   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your personal brand is the sum of how others perceive you—your strengths, the expertise they associate with you, and the way you communicate your skills and personality both in person and online. But why is having a personal brand so important? Throughout your career, one thing is certain: you will need to pivot. Pivots are inevitable, often unexpected. Whether it's a layoff, taking breaks to care for loved ones, or another curveball, having a strong professional brand already in place gives you the agility to respond and adapt on your terms. But how do you build one, and how do you communicate it effectively? Join us as we talk to Rena Cook, founder of Vocal Authority about how VEST Members can communicate with confidence, authenticity, and influence. From activists to CEOs, Rena has guided professionals to harness their voices as a powerful tool for leadership and connection. As a speaker, author, and vocal coach, Rena's approach blends practical insights with actionable strategies you can start using immediately to elevate your presentations and everyday conversations. If you enjoyed the episode share it with a friend and don't forget to leave us a review. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply to join our community of professional women, all eager to help you get there and stay there. Check out our VEST Membership and apply today! www.VESTHer.co

Many successful attorneys learned to be successful by being louder and stronger. And for women, being louder and stronger doesn't necessarily mean success. Sometimes louder and stronger means aggressive and shrill.  In today's episode, Rena Cook joins us to talk about how she helps women attorneys command a great deal of authority and strength without being shrill, and how you, too, can improve your voice as a trial lawyer. Rena Cook is a TEDx speaker, author, trainer, coach, and the founder of Vocal Authority, a training consultancy serving corporate clients – attorneys, politicians, teachers, sales teams, and CEOs – who want to use their voices in more commanding and authentic ways.  Rena is the author of Empower Your Voice: For Women in Business, Politics, and Life; Her Voice in Law published by the ABA; and Voice and the Young Actor, used in drama programs throughout the US and the UK. She co-edited Breath in Action: The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice. Rena taught high school drama for 16 years before she graduated to higher education.  For the next two decades, she taught professionally bound actors, many of whom can be seen on Broadway, film, and television. Through Vocal Authority, Rena adapts actor training techniques to help individuals and groups be more confident and dynamic communicators.  In this episode, you will hear: Breathing deeply to keep the brain engaged The importance of the last word of sentences Techniques using breath and space to improve your voice The power of change and variety Common mistakes people make with their voice How to plan out your movement on transitions Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Rena Cook Email: renacook@cox.net  Website: www.myvocalauthority.com  Book: Her Voice in Law Purchase here If you have questions or a particularly challenging client preparation, email Elizabeth directly for assistance: elizabeth@larricklawfirm.com. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.  

Jury selection: either trial lawyers hate it – or love it. Although many trial lawyers are afraid of it, jury selection never gets old. You will be getting different stories, different personalities, and different answers each time. But it takes a lot of practice to get better at it. The skills required for it are learned, practiced, and honed for hours and hours. Today's guest, Laurie Koller, a practicing lawyer for 31 years now, shares her experiences doing jury selection and the things she loves about it the most.  Laurie talks about the importance of running focus groups in jury selection as well as the benefits of hiring a voice coach. She also talks about the book that she co-wrote with Rena Cook, called Her Voice in Law, which teaches vocal technique, especially for women in the courtroom. In this episode, you will hear: What it was like going through the pandemic in Oklahoma Her experience working with David Ball The benefits of getting a voice coach The importance of having awareness of time Tips for running focus groups in jury selection What you can do to get better at jury selection Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Laurie Koller Laurie@kollertriallaw.com  https://kollertriallaw.com/about-koller-trial-law/  Her Voice in Law by Laurie Koller and Rena Cook https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/393310705/  Rena Cook https://myvocalauthority.com/about/  Lexlee Overton https://mindoverlaw.com/about/  Theater for Trial by David Ball and Joshua Karton https://www.trialguides.com/collections/books/products/theater-for-trial Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.

If there's one thing you can count on in this world, it's irony. To cut to the chase, my guest this week is Rena Cook, a Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma who teaches a myriad of subjects including voice, speech, dialects, acting and directing. …and for some. dang. reason. my normal audio setup betrayed me. So please don't think I ‘masked' my voice for fear of being judged by the vocal coach.Now, with that little caveat out of the way, this week's conversation is pure gold for anyone whose job involves frequent communication - but honestly, these topics are pretty much applicable to everyone.With decades of teaching experience, Rena earned her MFA in Theater & Production from Oklahoma University, as well as an additional Masters in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.She has written multiple books on authentic, confident communication, including one specifically for women in the legal profession. Rena and I cover a lot of ground in this episode, but that only means there's more for you to pick and choose from. Topics range from how posture affects speech, teaching formerly incarcerated women how to find their voice, and why ending sentences with the “question-y” up-inflection feels like nails on a chalkboard. Oh, and because it's an episode about voice, there's plenty of impersonations and even more laughter. Enjoy the Show!

Jury selection: either trial lawyers hate it – or love it. Although many trial lawyers are afraid of it, jury selection never gets old. You will be getting different stories, different personalities, and different answers each time. But it takes a lot of practice to get better at it. The skills required for it are learned, practiced, and honed for hours and hours. Today's guest, Laurie Koller, a practicing lawyer for 31 years now, shares her experiences doing jury selection and the things she loves about it the most.  Laurie talks about the importance of running focus groups in jury selection as well as the benefits of hiring a voice coach. She also talks about the book that she co-wrote with Rena Cook, called Her Voice in Law, which teaches vocal technique, especially for women in the courtroom. In this episode, you will hear: What it was like going through the pandemic in Oklahoma Her experience working with David Ball The benefits of getting a voice coach The importance of having awareness of time Tips for running focus groups in jury selection What you can do to get better at jury selection Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Laurie Koller Laurie@kollertriallaw.com  https://kollertriallaw.com/about-koller-trial-law/  Her Voice in Law by Laurie Koller and Rena Cook https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/393310705/  Rena Cook https://myvocalauthority.com/about/  Lexlee Overton https://mindoverlaw.com/about/  Theater for Trial by David Ball and Joshua Karton https://www.trialguides.com/collections/books/products/theater-for-trial Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.

If you do not thoroughly enjoy this chat with Rena Cook, go look in the mirror and figure out what is wrong with you.  @mrblakeminor on Twitter Friend me on Facebook  

Rena Cook is a voice coach. She helps attorneys obtain better results with opposing counsel, juries, bosses and clients. Some of her clients have noticed a direct correlation between their wins and their voice work! This is part 2 of a 2-part series on important skills all attorneys should have. Be sure to watch last week's episode to hear the full series. I appreciate you listening to the show! Please, if you have a moment, leave a review or share! Important links: https://myvocalauthority.com/ www.legallearningcenter.com advisor.legallearningcenter.com/juno

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Our guest, Rena Cook, is the founder of Vocal Authority, a training, and development business serving corporate clients - including managers, politicians, attorneys, teachers, clergy, and CEOs - who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways. She is an author, speaker, coach, voice-over artist, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma School of Drama. Rena holds an M.A. in Voice Studies from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, an M.F.A. in Directing from OU, and an M.A. in Guidance & Counseling from TU. She is the author of Empower you Voice: For Women in Business, Politics and Life (available in December 2017), and Voice and the Young Actor. She co-edited Breath in Action: The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice and was Editor-in-chief of the Voice and Speech Review. Rena taught High School Drama for 16 years before she graduated to higher education. For the next two decades, she taught professional actors, many of whom can be seen on Broadway, film, and television. Through Vocal Authority, Rena adapts actor training techniques to help individuals and groups be more confident and dynamic communicators.Rena taught High School Drama for 16 years before she graduated to higher education. For the next two decades, she taught professional actors, many of whom can be seen on Broadway, film, and television. Through Vocal Authority, Rena adapts actor training techniques to help individuals and groups be more confident and dynamic communicators.Rena shares with us her passion for helping women find their voice to speak their truth to power.

Our voice -- it can be our greatest strength, but also our greatest weakness. The key is learning how to use it correctly, and as lawyers, to use it persuasively. Join us on this episode of The Mother Board as we chat with vocal coach, Rena Cook, about speaking with our authentic voice to find confidence and presence. Be sure to check out Rena's latest book, Her Voice in Law, Vocal Power and Situational Command for the Female Attorney.

Our guest on today's Big Time Talker podcast powered by Speakermatch is Rena Cook, the founder of Vocal Authority, a training, and development business serving corporate clients - including managers, politicians, attorneys, teachers, clergy and CEOs - who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways. Rena says that in the age of coronavirus, we all need to learn how to better communicate from behind masks, on Zoom calls, etc. and she shares tips on how to do it! Rena is an author, speaker, coach, voice-over artist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma School of Drama. Rena holds an M.A. in Voice Studies from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, an M.F.A. in Directing from OU and an M.A. in Guidance & Counseling from TU. She is the author of Empower you Voice: For Women in Business, Politics and Life (available in December 2017), and Voice and the Young Actor. She co-edited Breath in Action: The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice and was Editor-in-chief of the Voice and Speech Review. Rena taught High School Drama for 16 years before she graduated to higher education. For the next two decades she taught professional actors, many of whom can be seen on Broadway, film and television. Through Vocal Authority, Rena adapts actor training techniques to help individuals and groups be more confident and dynamic communicators. Visit Rena Cook online at www.myvocalauthority.com.  

After 40 years of teaching, Rena Cook retired and opened her own small business as a presentation coach. She candidly shared, “When I retired from teaching I opened my business, Vocal Authority, and I had no idea how to run a business.” She was accustomed to the education system where you work your tail off for a pre-determined salary and that's the way it is. Deciding what to charge for giving a speech or providing coaching required a major mindset shift to recognize and embrace her 6-figure skills. "I have to practice wrapping my mind around the fact that I should be commanding more money." Listen to Rena tell the story of the first time she asked for what she was worth and what inspired her to leave a university teaching position during her tenure year. Rena Cook is a voice, speech, and presentation coach, author, and TEDx speaker. Links and photos at moneyheartshow.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyheart/support

As a long time Professor in acting training program at three major universities, I developed a passion for training the speaking voice - I now use these techniques with business professionals-attorneys, political candidates, sales people, clergy and teachers- who need to use the voice more authentic and compelling ways. I also teach confidence and presence, taming performance anxiety and help polish presentations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/renacook/

Public speaking is a crucial part of working as an attorney. It is especially important for female attorneys who are claiming their vocal authority in speaking roles in courts. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, ABA Publishing’s Olivia Aguilar speaks with Rena Cook, co-author of Her Voice in Law: Vocal Power and Situational Command for the Female Attorney, about various aspects of voice and presentation; power-stealing vocal traits; and why understanding your voice is an important first step to building confidence and strengthening your success. Special thanks to our sponsor, Headnote.

Public speaking is a crucial part of working as an attorney. It is especially important for female attorneys who are claiming their vocal authority in speaking roles in courts. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, ABA Publishing’s Olivia Aguilar speaks with Rena Cook, co-author of Her Voice in Law: Vocal Power and Situational Command for the Female Attorney, about various aspects of voice and presentation; power-stealing vocal traits; and why understanding your voice is an important first step to building confidence and strengthening your success. Special thanks to our sponsor, Headnote.

Public speaking is a crucial part of working as an attorney. It is especially important for female attorneys who are claiming their vocal authority in speaking roles in courts. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, ABA Publishing’s Olivia Aguilar speaks with Rena Cook, co-author of Her Voice in Law: Vocal Power and Situational Command for the Female Attorney, about various aspects of voice and presentation; power-stealing vocal traits; and why understanding your voice is an important first step to building confidence and strengthening your success. Special thanks to our sponsor, Headnote.

Paul’s guest for June 2019 is Rena Cook, a TEDx speaker, author, and voice, speech, confidence, and presentation coach. Rena and Paul discuss voice and speech, particularly among women. Rena is the founder of Vocal Authority, a training consultancy serving clients who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways. She is the author of "Empower your Voice: For Women in Business, Politics and Life" and "Voice and the Young Actor," and an associate editor of the International Dialects of English Archive (IDEA).

Welcome to the blog & show notes for Episode 47 of Sally’s Performing Arts Lab Podcast. In this episode, I interview my favorite drama teacher, Amber Harrington, from Edison High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’m your SallyPAL podcast host, Sally Adams. I talk to people about creating original work for a live audience. Send an email anytime to Sally@sallypal.com. I have an update on the SallyPAL empire. SallyPAL now has a STORE! You can buy t-shirts, totes and coffee mugs with vintage theatre photos and paintings. Each one has a caption or speech bubble that will make you chuckle (especially if you’ve ever been backstage). Click the link to go to SallyPAL.com/shop and see for yourself. In addition to building the store, I’ve been toying with a YouTube channel. But I could use some advice. So far I’ve used it for live TOWN Stages interviews, encouragement videos and my own original music and covers. But I’d like to know what you want to see. My son, my music partner and I are working on a new musical. Would you like to see the process and what that actually looks like? Do you want me to share videos of original performances from around the world? Do you want more video interviews? I have to admit, I’ve got a steep learning curve on this one. Just click this link to go to YouTube for the SallyPAL channel. Subscribe and comment on the channel and I can start sharing useful stuff! Before I tell you about one amazing drama teacher, I want to share about a little project at our Virginia cottage. Because I am constantly struggling to get better sound, George and I created a recording studio in an under-stair closet. Here’s a pic of my closet under the stairs Harry Potter space. You might even be inspired to try something like this in your own home. It required that we both give up items of clothing we know longer wear to free up the space, but that’s a good thing, right? Amber Harrington was never my drama teacher. She’s quite a bit younger than I am. But she taught all three of my kids. And as her peer, I’ve watched her work and been so impressed. Amber lives by her mantra, Work Hard and Don’t Be a Jerk. She’s been teaching theatre in Tulsa, Oklahoma for nearly 20 years. This very special artist has received numerous awards for her teaching. And her students regularly win awards for their performances and technical work. Every year she expands the theatre program that has changed so many lives including the lives of my three kids. Amber Harrington teaches nearly 250 students each year. This sometimes requires her to accommodate two classes at once. This would be tough enough for most teachers, but Amber’s organizational skills, work ethic (and Google Classroom) make it work. She learned what it means to be a drama teacher from her dad, Paul Harrington. He taught her about raising money, building sets and marketing the work of young local artists on a teacher’s small salary. Amber Harrington graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a theatre degree after learning every facet of theatre craft. As a teacher she created projects and performances that helped her students grow. And every year the Edison Eagle theatre program gets a little bigger. There are so many opportunities in Amber's department. Early in the school year there is a district-wide one-act competition that has often led her students to compete at the state level. The annual Halloween show, Creeps, has dance, music, spoken word and original writing. Fall Funnies features comedy scenes and monologues. She produces mainstage plays and musicals with the help of other interested teachers including history teacher Chris Burnham and now retired Folger Shakespeare Library Mentor Teacher, Paul Stevenson. When the teacher walk-out forced students to forego one of the annual productions, Amber created a summer Comedy Camp to make up for the lost stage time. During the school year she produces an audition-only stand-up comedy show that includes some very funny student-written routines. Edison Eagle Theatre also produces an annual Saturday Night Live knock-off called Thursday Night Live (or TNL). I’ve often thought the kids’ original skits were funnier than the actual SNL. As a Folger Shakespeare Library Teaching Artist herself, Amber makes Shakespeare accessible to the kids. Just recently, one of her students won the Shakespeare competition that leads to a National event in New York City. Her schoolwide Shakespeare festival has produced other National contenders over the years. And Amber and her students began a new tradition in 2017 featuring monologues written by students that focus on the lives of dogs called Dogologues. The December show raises money for The Promised Land Dachsund Sanctuary.      So many young artists have trod the boards under Amber’s watchful eye including my three kids. I give her credit for instilling a sense of confidence and encouraging integrity. Amber now has her 10-year-old son joining the fun by teaching him to operate the light board and including him in the summer comedy camp. One nice thing about teaching is having time in the summer to spend with your kids. One tough thing about teaching is being able to afford your kids. The Oklahoma Teacher Walkout last year in the national news was not unexpected. For those of us who have taught in Oklahoma public schools, politics loom large. Amber is committed to supporting the kids by keeping politics out of all theatre department activities. She finds ways to create a positive environment where all students feel welcome. Amber commits every day to the Drama Class as a safe space. She keeps it that way even in the face of difficult circumstances for teachers. She believes in taking the art seriously without taking yourself too seriously. All Eagle Theatre kids are required to do some performance-related writing. She created one of the first full-fledged playwriting programs in a high school in Oklahoma. Amber believes in students creating original work to a deadline. As she points out, “theatre is the hardest deadline.” All of these programs should be enough for any teacher, but Amber goes the extra mile. She takes the existing Edison deaf education program and incorporates ASL signing by having interpreters for performances and encouraging deaf students to participate in shows. And her program produced the only two Oklahoma winners of the Kennedy Center Very Special Arts youth playwriting program. In my interview with Amber Harrington you’ll hear us talk about the amazing voice coach Rena Cook and the play The Hairy Falsetto by J.I. Rodale. We mention The Lesbian Exhibit by Eagle Theatre grad Will Inman. We also talk about presentational acting vs. teaching kids how to access feelings in a role. This is a process Amber refers to as “turning a corner”. The political climate in education came up, of course. And we discussed the juiciness of “the long silence” in performance. There’s so much to talk about with Amber: We mentioned artist Tom Self’s original t-shirt designs for Creeps (they’re collector’s items now). Amber’s dad writes large cast plays that are often performed on the Eagle Theatre mainstage. The number of events she produces led to the development of a black box theatre space. Her casts have won all state one-act competitions. And Edison actors are regularly selected for regional and state all-star and tech awards. This very committed teacher makes theatre classes challenging, exciting and fun. According to her students, the experience is worth every critique, long rehearsal, and ugly cry. Performing on stage is a risky business but with the encouragement of a teacher like Ms. Harrington, students take artistic risks with confidence. I know you’ll enjoy episode 47 with high school drama teacher Amber Harrington. You can click on the play button in this blog to hear the entire episode. But if you want to skip around, look below for a podcast rundown. After the interview you’ll hear Concise Advice from the Interview. This is a quick compilation of the advice given by my guest during the show. Words of Wisdom from George follows and is a bit of good advice from my husband, the coolest guy on the planet. Here’s the blog version of Concise Advice from the Interview: There are only 2 bits of advice from Drama Goddess Amber Harrington this week: #2 Work Hard. #1 Don’t be a jerk. Advice to live by. Thank you for following, sharing, subscribing, reviewing, joining, & thank you for listening. If you’re downloading and listening on your drive to work, or rocking the artist’s podcast-listening lifestyle like my sister does, let me know you’re out there. Shared storytelling is the most important thing we do as a culture. That’s why I encourage you to share your stories because you’re the only one with your particular point of view. And SallyPAL is here with resources, encouragement, and now t-shirts and totes! All the stories ever expressed once lived only in someone’s imagination. Now… Work Hard and Don’t be a jerk!

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In this episode we interview voice coach, Rena Cook. Rena is the founder of Vocal Authority – a training, and development business serving corporate clients - including managers, politicians, attorneys, teachers, clergy and CEOs - who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways. She is an author, speaker, coach, voice-over artist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma School of Drama. Rena holds a M.A. in Voice Studies from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, an M.F.A. in Directing from OU and an M.A. in Guidance & Counseling from TU. She is featured on Ted X and spoke at our most recent Women's March here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In the latest episode of The United States of Anxiety, we meet Rena Cook, a voice coach in Oklahoma who’s training progressive, female candidates on how to subvert our inbuilt biases about women’s voices. Plus, we look back on what the 1977 National Women’s Conference did (and didn’t) do for feminism.

Shrill, strident, bossy. These are the misogynistic slurs women often face when they run for elected office. In this episode, we meet Rena Cook, a voice coach in Oklahoma who’s training progressive, female candidates on how to subvert our inbuilt biases about women’s voices. Plus, we look back on what the 1977 National Women’s Conference did (and didn’t) do for feminism. The United States of Anxiety is supported in part by the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. Additional support for WNYC’s election coverage is provided by Emerson Collective, The New York Community Trust, and New York Public Radio Trustee Dr. Mary White.

Rena Cook is Professor Emerita in the University of Oklahoma's Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama where she taught voice, speech and dialects. She is the founder of Vocal Authority, a training consultancy helping corporate clients – politicians, attorneys, educators, sales teams, and CEOs – who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways. Rena is the author of Empower Your Voice: For Women in Business, Politics and Life, and Voice and the Young Actor; she co-edited Breath in Action: The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice, and is former Editor-in-Chief of the Voice & Speech Review.   CONNECT with Rena HERE LISTEN to Rena's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Rena Cook is Professor Emerita in the University of Oklahoma’s Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama where she taught voice, speech and dialects. She is the founder of Vocal Authority, a training consultancy helping corporate clients – politicians, attorneys, educators, sales teams, and CEOs – who want to use their voice in more commanding and authentic ways. Rena is the author of Empower Your Voice: For Women in Business, Politics and Life, and Voice and the Young Actor; she co-edited Breath in Action: The Art of Breath in Vocal and Holistic Practice, and is former Editor-in-Chief of the Voice & Speech Review.   CONNECT with Rena HERE LISTEN to Rena's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Rena Cook is voice, speech and presentation trainer and founder of Vocal Authority. She is a speaker and best selling author of Empower your Voice: For Women in Business, Politics and Life. Follow her at www.myvocalauthority.com. This episode is sponsored by the GPS program. Our program offers a step-by-step system on how to become a paid speaker. Our global GPS community is in 100 cities, 23 countries, and 5 continents. Join us here: christopherkai.com.

In Episode 29 of Sally’s Performing Arts Lab Podcast I talk with world class vocal coach Rena Cook whose new book, Empower Your Voice: Women In Business, Politics And Life comes out in February. I’m your podcast host, Sally Adams. Every week I talk to people about creating original work for a live audience. This week my guest, Rena Cook, shares her vocal expertise. There are very few people on the planet with Rena's skill and training as a vocal coach but her resume goes much deeper than that. Rena is an actor, director, theatre professor, and a great friend. Rena’s new book comes out in February. You’ll find Empower Your Voice: Women In Business, Politics And Life on Amazon.com. And, as a side note, Rena’s last book became a fought over resource among my drama teacher friends. Here’s the link to: Voice and the Young Actor by Rena Cook. Rena and I talk about why you should practice breathing (don’t laugh, it’s really important, and I’m being serious). We also talk about developing your authentic voice as a separate entity from your familiar voice. We talk about other stuff, too: Voicing game characters, and why women in politics need to pay attention to developing their voices. And yes, I can’t stop talking about the Oprah Winfrey Golden Globe speech. Michelle Obama gets a mention as well. Rena’s a ton of fun and she knows her stuff. If you care whether people want to listen to you I recommend you listen to this episode. You can find more on Rena’s website, myvocalauthority.com. Be sure and listen until the end of the interview for Concise Advice from the Interview, and Words of Wisdom from George. Thanks for subscribing. I could still use a few more reviews on iTunes. Thanks to Beck, George, and Pat for your iTunes reviews. You can also send an email to Sally@sallypal.com. Your ideas keep great conversations coming every Monday evening. Check out sallypal.com/join for the free 20-page theatre resource. It’s a glossary of live performance support you’ll want for your show. I’m working on an additional performing arts insert. I’m interested in knowing what you’d like to have as a resource. Do you need more information about venues? Do you want to know how to put butts in seats on the cheap? Would you like some ideas to help you connect with other creators? If there are things you want included in the Creator’s Notebook, let me know by sending an email to sally@sallypal.com! I read them all… myself.   Concise Advice from the Interview is a short version of tips from my guest, Vocal Authority Rena Cook. Here are 11 important bits of advice: 11 Practice deep breathing every day because breathing is everything 10 Start from an authentic place in order to own your voice 9 Don’t confuse your authentic voice with your familiar voice 8 To be effective, your vocal energy must come from deep within your abdomen. If you project energy from your belly, you will speak with authenticity 7 Pay attention to how your favorite speakers express their thoughts 6 Warm your body up to release “habitual” tension 5 On the day you know you will be speaking to an audience, engage in deep central breathing and warming up of your body 4 If you want to be at the height of speaking effectiveness, you have to really, really work and train intentionally 3 Make space in your mouth 2 Relax your body 1 Practice, practice, practice Check out the blog, SallyPAL.com, for articles and podcast episodes. You can be part of the momentum that’s building. Get a FREE Creator’s Notebook insert at SallyPAL.com/join.Thank you for sharing, subscribing, reviewing, joining, and thank you for listening. I want you to pursue your dream to have your work on the stage in front of a live audience. It’s scary, but SallyPAL is here with resources, encouragement, and a growing community of people like us. I’m Sally and this is SallyPAL (the P-A-L in PAL stands for Performing Arts Lab).  If you download and listen to the podcast on your drive to work, or fall asleep to my online obsessions like my sister does, let me know you’re out there. I want to help you create original shows for a live audience. All the performances you’ve seen on stage once lived only in someone’s imagination. Now, it’s your turn to speak with authority!

CEO Brad Post talks with Rena Cook about her life, career, and more!

Join Nick Cusumano and Danielle Filas as they welcome amazing author Rena Cook. Rena is the author of the book Voice and the Young Actor. She is a professor in the University of Oklahoma’s Helmerich School of Drama where she teaches voice, speech and dialects. Rena shares her passion with about working with actors and other professionals about optimizing their voices. She demonstrates great exercises to free the voice. Rena tells what is was like being one of four American in her Masters Program at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.