The Disappearing Voice
In my most recent book, Vocal Leadership, I quote directly from the journal of the greatest Roman orator of the last Century BC, Cicero, referencing public speaking and leadership. He identifies voice, pitch, and body language and what he shares is as relevant today as over 2000 years ago. I go on to discuss the […]
‘IMPOSTER SYNDROME’—AND THE JOURNEY OF A HUMAN BEING
In a recent post Academy Award interview with ABC News’ Amy Robach, Oscar winner, Viola Davis said, “I still feel like I am going to wake up and everybody is going to see the hack I am.” Similarly, in 2015 the actress Emma Watson said in an interview with Vogue UK, “When I receive recognition […]
What is Vocal Leadership?
Announcing the Vocal Awareness Leadership Academy “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson In the United States, we are in the throes of one of the most heated political struggle in perhaps the last seventy-five years and we have clearly lost the ability to communicate respectfully […]
When Did We Lose Authenticity In America?
How Politicians And Each Of Us Can Restore Trust In American Politics As we digest the first 2016 Presidential debate, no one can deny we are witnessing an election like no other. We are living in historical times. So much is at stake for all Americans—and obviously, the world. Through this, we continue to be […]
The Call to Mastery and a Life of Achievement
Vocal Awareness: The Call to Mastery and a Life of Achievement “To Achieve–We must Leap! Vocal Awareness encourages us to see things as they are and have the audacity to believe we can make them different.” Arthur Samuel Joseph This has been an action packed summer for Vocal Awareness, including work with the NFL Broadcast […]
Embodying Mastery with Vocal Awareness
A note from Vocal Awareness creator, Arthur Samuel Joseph to the AAJA (Asian American Journalist Association) 2016 Conference: As I move toward the completion of my 51st year since I created Vocal Awareness, I am focusing more of my attention on my life-long Vision: To Change the World Through Voice. The rituals and exercises I […]
The Adventures of Arthur Continue
If you are a part of Vocal Awareness, you are a part of the pre-eminent communication training program in the world for thought leaders, corporate leaders, public speakers, broadcasters, et al. This is a small but incredibly significant and influential group of people and companies who understand the true impact and power of the human […]
Your Daily Route to MASTERY
Last week my wife and I watched a 2012 action film on television called “Act of Valor”. On the face of it, it was a typical Hollywood film with a military/terrorist theme. There were two exceptional aspects to the film. First, except for a few credited actors, it starred unnamed Navy Seals in most of […]
