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EEC 385: From Good to GREAT - How to Command the Room with Your Voice, with David Pope

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Jun 10, 2025

David Pope is an Executive Voice Coach with three decades of experience, helping professionals transform their speaking skills. He shares why embracing your unique voice is crucial for impactful communication, debunking the myth of the 'perfect' voice. The discussion highlights how pitch can affect perception, especially for women in leadership roles. David offers practical strategies for mastering vocal dynamics and presence, including breathing techniques and storytelling to engage audiences effectively in high-pressure scenarios.

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INSIGHT

Embrace Your Unique Voice

There is no perfect voice; your unique authentic voice is your strength.
Trying to imitate famous voices leads to disappointment and less engagement.

ADVICE

Lower Pitch by Slowing Speech

To lower a high-pitched voice, slow down your speech rate.
Slower pace naturally lowers pitch and improves presence while maintaining authenticity.

ADVICE

Grounding Toolkit for Big Moments

Use grounding exercises: open your chest, extend your body, and engage diaphragmatic breathing.
Warm up articulation to calm nerves and project confidence for big public speaking moments.

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David Pope brings 30 years of experience in recording studios to the thousands of business professionals he has worked with globally, from Managing Partners, lawyers, and CEOs to business executives and TEDx speakers.

Why you don’t need to speak like Obama or Oprah to shine: Find out how to embrace your unique voice and make it your most compelling tool.
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How do you truly connect with your audience using voice and presence to create a meaningful and lasting impression?
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David Pope

Starting at the BBC, David has since worked as an audio producer, director and voiceover artist, and now as an Executive Voice Coach. He brings 30 years of experience in recording studios to the thousands of business professionals he has worked with globally, from Managing Partners, lawyers, and CEOs to business executives and TEDx speakers. His 1-1 coaching sessions, workshops, and online video courses focus on transforming voices, helping good speakers become great speakers.

His workshops are CPD accredited by the Law Societies of Hong Kong, Singapore, NSW, Australia, and the legal affairs department of the Government of Dubai.

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