Performance Tips

Performance Tips

Get style tricks and advice on how to become a better speaker, talent, and podcaster with focused topics covering current trends - Anne’s quick take on all things on-mic!

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Is Your Podcast Audio Holding You Back?

Great content isn't enough; audio quality is crucial for listener retention. Enhance your sound to keep your audience engaged.

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Why You Didn't Book the Job - It's Not Personal

Voice over casting is subjective; not booking a job isn’t always about your performance. Stay confident and focus on what you can control.

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Save on Better Ad Reads Course for Podcasting

Learn to craft more engaging, authentic podcast ad reads that resonate with listeners and add value to your content, boosting your presence.

Making Money in Voice Over: Nailing Your Auditions

Great auditions increase bookings. Learn to refine your performance, stand out, and boost your chances of landing voice over jobs.

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Improv Elevates Your Corporate Voice Over Performance

Improv enhances voice-over reads, making them more natural and engaging. Embrace it to elevate your storytelling and performance.

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Stop Rushing Your Auditions

Rushing through your voice over auditions? Learn how proper timing, pacing, and pauses can elevate your delivery and engage your audience.

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Stop Sounding Uncertain: When to Use (and Avoid) Upspeak

Upspeak can make your voice sound casual or uncertain. Learn when to use or avoid it to maintain a strong and authentic delivery.

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Find the Heart of the Story

Great voice over is storytelling. Learn to engage your audience, connect emotionally, and bring your scripts to life!

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How to Seamlessly Blend Pickups and Retakes

Need to match your audio for pickups? Keep track of your mic, vocal tone, and settings to blend seamlessly for a flawless retake...

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Casting Directors Can Definitely Spot an Amateur Demo

A professionally produced demo showcases your voice, acting skills, and marketability, providing a competitive edge over a DIY demo.

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Make Your Voice Over Scripts Pop

Bring your scripts to life by adding color! Select key words to emphasize, adjust rhythm, and infuse emotion to make your reads stand out.

How to Speak Confidently in Voice over

Finding the tone of confidence and authority without seeming condescending or aggressive in your voiceover reads is tricky.