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Effective telephone conversations: unlocking the power of your voice
In this post we'll explore how you can unlock the power of your voice and body language to have more effective telephone conversations.
Aug 15, 20235 min read


And breathe...
Susan Room shares a breathing exercise for professionals looking for a way to relax and re-focus.
Aug 7, 20231 min read


What's in a name?
You are heading into an important meeting. You’ve done the pre-read, prepared your key messages and you’re confident your contribution...
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Speaking Secrets:
5 things that TED speakers secretly share about giving a top talk.
May 22, 20235 min read


How to practice your English pronunciation like a movie star -
English is the spoken language of international business, yet accent can sometimes prevent people from understanding each other.
Apr 24, 20232 min read


Why your voice matters and tips for making it heard
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.
Apr 17, 20234 min read


What is executive presence & how to develop it
Executive presence is a blend of confidence, personal style and communication skills that conveys authority and inspires others.
Jan 31, 20233 min read


How to use your voice to make your mark
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 give my second talk with Women in Banking and Finance (WiBF), a UK membership network that has championed women in financial services for over 40 years . Hosted by Citibank’s Sarah Bennett (Citi Women London), the talk covered how we can sound confident (when it’s the last thing we feel) and how to voice our values to sound measured and pr
Oct 27, 20223 min read


The Voice of Leadership. Is your leadership voice as effective as it could be?
Where do leaders go to understand how to take charge of their voice and how many genuinely appreciate what a superpower the voice is?
Jul 20, 20223 min read


How to hook people with story to improve your business impact
What makes stories and their tellers so powerful and impactful within business? They can change how we think, feel and act...
Jun 14, 20224 min read


How to use your voice to voice your values
Susan Room explores how we can get the best from our voice and ourselves when we’re ready to speak up for our values.
May 26, 202210 min read


How to voice your values at work
In this interview, Voice and Executive Coach, Susan Room, explores how to overcome our hesitation to speak up and voice our values at work.
Apr 5, 20228 min read


5 vocal techniques to learn from some of TED's top female speakers
Aren’t TED talks amazing? It’s not just the content that captivates us, it’s how speakers share it...
Mar 8, 20227 min read


Why young people are falling in love with coaching & the businesses that value it
Why young people are falling in love with coaching this Valentine’s and why businesses should consider investing in coaching programmes...
Feb 14, 20223 min read


Why coaching is the key to success and why we must make it accessible to young people
As we enter Europe's Year of Youth to empower young people, Susan Room introduces her four newest Mark Your Mark student ambassadors.
Jan 20, 20225 min read


The first three minutes.
What you can learn from Nelson Mandela's Harvard address about public speaking.
Jul 16, 20213 min read


Forethought: 4 thoughts for confidently finding your stride back into the office
If you are feeling a little mixed about the return to ‘normal’ and will soon be heading back into the office, you are far from alone...
Jul 13, 20213 min read


The voice of a new world leader and what business professionals can learn from it.
Susan Room explores the voice of new world leader Joe Biden. What can we learn from his speeches and apply practically within business?
Jun 10, 20216 min read


How these young people found coaching early and are paying it forwards
It’s International Coaching Week. What better way to share coaching’s transformative power than in the words of those it has positively...
May 18, 20215 min read


How to harness your breath - to better manage nerves, anxiety & improve wellbeing
How to harness your breath - to better manage nerves, anxiety and improve wellbeing. With expert advice from Jenny Mollica.
May 13, 20213 min read
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