What happens when the voice you've relied on your entire life suddenly stops working?
For veteran performer, voice coach, speaker, lecturer, and bestselling author Elisa James, losing her voice wasn't simply a physical problem, it became a deeply personal journey that ultimately transformed the way she understood confidence, communication, and what it truly means to have a voice.
In this inspiring episode of A Voice and Beyond, Elisa shares her journey from a successful career as a singer and actor to experiencing vocal nodules and Muscle Tension Dysphonia and ultimately rebuilding her voice—and herself—from the inside out.
But this conversation goes far beyond singing.
Because whether you're performing on a stage, delivering a keynote, leading a meeting, teaching a class, appearing on camera, or simply trying to make yourself heard, your voice communicates far more than your words.
Elisa explains the fascinating connection between psychology and physiology and how fear, insecurity, stress, and imposter syndrome can influence the way we sound. We explore why confidence can change vocal delivery, how our voices reveal what's happening internally, and why finding your voice can sometimes mean rediscovering who you are.
Drawing on more than 35 years in the entertainment and voice industries, Elisa also shares practical strategies for creating a more engaging, compelling speaking voice.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The relationship between physical voice problems and emotional wellbeing
- How confidence can affect the voice physiologically
- Why imposter syndrome changes how we communicate
- How to rebuild vocal confidence after losing your voice
- Why executives and performers often experience similar communication challenges
- How to create greater color, variety, and interest in your speaking voice
- Why presentation preparation should involve your body, mind, and voice
- How to project the voice without creating unnecessary strain
- Strategies for reducing vocal fatigue
- Why your voice is one of your greatest communication tools
- How to begin finding your voice after feeling silenced
Finding your voice isn't simply about learning how to speak louder. It's about believing that what you have to say deserves to be heard.
This is a conversation about resilience, confidence, communication, identity, and reclaiming one of the most powerful tools you possess, your voice.
Find Elisa Here:
- elisajames.com
- facebook.com/HapsVoicePro
- instagram.com/elisajames.voicecoach
- linkedin.com/in/elisa-james-voice-coach
- youtube.com/@TheVoiceofConfidence
Books:
- Find Your Voice: elisajames.com/findyourvoice/
- The 7 Deadly Sins of Public Speaking: elisajames.com/7-deadly-sins/
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