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082	0	0	_a612.78 MAR D _223/eng/20231025
100	1		_aMartin, Stephanie _c(Speech therapist), _eauthor.
245	1	4	_aThe working voice : _bvocal health and effective communication / _cStephanie Martin and Olivia Darnley.
263			_a2402
264		1	_aLondon ; _aNew York : _bRoutledge, _c2024.
300			_a329p.
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505			_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
520			_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.
650		0	_aVoice culture.
650		0	_aVoice _xCare and hygiene.
700	1		_aDarnley, Olivia, _eauthor.
776	0	8	_iOnline version: _aMartin, Stephanie. _tWorking voice _dLondon ; New York : Routledge, 2024 _z9781003361114 _w(DLC) 2023040187
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