December is often sold to us as a time of joy, connection and celebration - and it can be. I’m also realistic about the diary overload, deadlines and family dynamics that can leave your nervous system quietly waving a white flag. In that mix, calm can feel like a nice idea reserved for other people. Yet you have more influence than you think.

After a year of travel, Susan reflects on the topic of leadership voice across cultures and explores some of the universally shared voice behaviours and challenges.

Frequent Flyer? If your job depends on your voice - to lead, influence, persuade, and inspire, you can’t afford to let long-haul travel compromise how you sound.

AI is changing the way businesses operate faster than ever. But even in this tech-driven world, one thing AI can’t replace is the human touch...

Looking to improve your own and others’ communication skills in the workplace? Then business voice coaching might be just what you need...

Susan Room Voice and Executive Coach shares 14 reasons to fall in love with coaching this Valentines Day.

Your voice pitch is one of the most powerful tools you have in business communication - and it’s often overlooked. Here's why it matters...

What is vocal branding and why does it matter? Learn how a strong vocal brand is crucial at both a personal and an organisational level.

The sound of a politician's voice can significantly impact how we vote. Here's how to prevent vocal bias influencing your vote.

Understanding and harnessing the power of the vagus nerve can lead to improved emotional and vocal control, even in stressful situations.

Four colleagues from Baillie Gifford reflect on their key learnings from my Make Your Mark group coaching programme.

In this post we'll explore how you can unlock the power of your voice and body language to have more effective telephone conversations.

Susan Room shares a breathing exercise for professionals looking for a way to relax and re-focus.

You are heading into an important meeting. You’ve done the pre-read, prepared your key messages and you’re confident your contribution...

5 things that TED speakers secretly share about giving a top talk.

English is the spoken language of international business, yet accent can sometimes prevent people from understanding each other.

Susan Room explores what we can learn from Dr Martin Luther King Jr's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech to make our voices heard and valued.

Executive presence is a blend of confidence, personal style and communication skills that conveys authority and inspires others.

Our voice is a remarkable instrument. But how often do we use it to our advantage? Earlier this week, I was invited by Ruth Armstrong to...

Only 33% of girls want to lead – that’s according to The Girls' Futures Report published on April 2022, by The Girls' Day Trust. As well...