03117cam a22003138i 450000100090000000300040000900500170001300800410003001000170007102000310008804000230011904200080014208200340015010000520018424501060023626300090034226400440035130000100039533600260040533700280043133800270045950400510048650503520053752017110088965000190260065000290261970000300264877601250267823361875OSt20250422173107.0231025s2024    enk      b    001 0 eng    a  2023040186  a9781032420806q(paperback)  aDLCbengerdacDLC  apcc00a612.78 MAR D223/eng/202310251 aMartin, Stephaniec(Speech therapist),eauthor.14aThe working voice :bvocal health and effective communication /cStephanie Martin and Olivia Darnley.  a2402 1aLondon ;aNew York :bRoutledge,c2024.  a329p.  atextbtxt2rdacontent  aunmediatedbn2rdamedia  avolumebnc2rdacarrier  aIncludes bibliographical references and index.  aIntroduction;  1. What is Voice?;  2. Posture;  3. Relaxation and Release of Tension; 4. Breathing;  5. Constriction, Deconstriction and Onset;  6. Resonance;  7. Exploring Pitch;  8. Muscular Flexibility;  9. Working for Variety;  10. Volume;  11. Effective Communication in the Workplace;  Appendices;  Resources;  References and Further Reading  a"The Working Voice is a practical and comprehensive guide tailored specifically for professional voice users and voice practitioners. It is an accessible, go-to resource to help readers get to know, take care of, and develop their voice. An essential guide for anyone whose voice acts as an integral part of their professional role, this highly practical yet informative book provides the necessary insights to achieve real results, drawing on the experience of an expert speech and language therapist, and a professional actor and voice and communication coach. Each chapter offers a wealth of information on a key element of voice, including posture, tension release, breathing, resonance, volume, intonation, and effective communication, alongside advice and exercises to maintain your vocal health, and empower your communication in the workplace, offering strategies to apply your newfound skills seamlessly within your working day. The book includes self-assessment checklists, questionnaires, and thought-provoking prompts to help you understand your voice better, identify the challenges you face as a professional voice user, and exercises to enhance your vocal ability. Expert advice on what to embrace and what to avoid ensures a safe and structured path towards vocal health, quality, and authentic presence. The book provides a catalyst for the rewarding change that comes with discovering and mastering your voice. This crucial introduction to voice in the professional workplace will benefit anyone who speaks as part of their job, including education, law, media, health, and corporate professionals, whether communicating in person, online or to a large audience"--cProvided by publisher. 0aVoice culture. 0aVoicexCare and hygiene.1 aDarnley, Olivia,eauthor.08iOnline version:aMartin, Stephanie.tWorking voicedLondon ; New York : Routledge, 2024z9781003361114w(DLC) 2023040187