Key information

Tutor: William Theobald
Duration: Individual 1 hour sessions
Delivery: Live (In-Person, South Kensington) & Live (Online, Zoom)
ECRI Credit (PGR only): N/A - Non-Credit Bearing
Audience: Research Degree Students, Postdocs, Research Fellows

Dates

  • Mon 9 November 2026
    • 09:15-10:15, Zoom
    • 10:25-11:25, Zoom
    • 11:35-12:35, Zoom
    • 13:35-14:35,  Zoom
    • 14:45-15:45, Zoom 
    • 15:55-15:45, Zoom

  • Tues 16 February 2027
    • 09:15-10:15, Zoom
    • 10:25-11:25, Zoom
    • 11:35-12:35, Zoom
    • 13:35-14:35,  Zoom
    • 14:45-15:45, Zoom 
    • 15:55-16:55, Zoom

 

  • Wed 14 April 2027
    • 09:15-10:15, In-person, South Kensington
    • 10:25-11:25,  In-person, South Kensington
    • 11:35-12:35,  In-person, South Kensington
    • 13:35-14:35,  In-person, South Kensington
    • 14:45-15:45,  In-person, South Kensington
    • 15:55-15:45,  In-person, South Kensington

 

  • Tues 8 June 2027
    • 09:15-10:15, In-person, South Kensington
    • 10:25-11:25,  In-person, South Kensington
    • 11:35-12:35,  In-person, South Kensington
    • 13:35-14:35,  In-person, South Kensington
    • 14:45-15:45,  In-person, South Kensington
    • 15:55-16:55,  In-person, South Kensington

Would you like to learn exercises that will reduce vocal strain, improve vocal range, variety, clarity and pronunciation and gain and hold the attention of an audience? Would you like to make a positive initial impact and keep control of difficult situations? In this individualised and confidential one-hour session you will determine the objectives and work on practical exercises, including techniques used by actors, to address your specific needs. 

Sessions are designed to be open for any practical area of voice & and presentation skills – If you would like to practice an upcoming presentation, conference speech, fellowship interview or meeting, please feel free to bring along material. 

This course is open to Research Degree Students, Postdocs & Research Fellows.

Goals

  • Discover how relaxation, breathing and vocal exercises can improve vocal range and clarity 
  • Practice techniques to improve vocal range, clarity and personal confidence
  • Develop a confident voice when speaking to groups and individuals

Your Voice Coach

 
William has been director of Talking Shop Training since 2022, after joining the team in 2017.   

With an undergraduate degree in Politics & International Relations at the University of Reading, and a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Nottingham Trent University, William designs and delivers workshops and 1-2-1s for academic staff, students, management & team leaders across the Higher Education Sector. 

How to book

Please complete the Expression of Interest form outlining why you wish to have a session and your availability

Please ensure you have read and understood ECRI’s attendance & cancellation policy before booking. 

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