http://www.booc.co.za/index.php https://booc.co.za/category/258/Other-Classes/listings/123224/Learn-about-Public-Speaking.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=123224 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:40:08 +0200 Description:
Public Speaking Isn’t Talent—It’s a Skill. And You Can Master It.

If speaking in front of people makes your heart race… this is exactly what you need.

At Biebie Productions, our Public Speaking Course transforms nervous, unsure speakers into confident, commanding communicators who own the room the moment they begin.

Because it’s not about what you say—
it’s about how you say it.

Why Most People Struggle With Public Speaking

It’s not fear.
It’s lack of structure, technique, and confidence.

We fix all three.

What You’ll Gain:

• Confidence to speak in front of any audience
• Clear, powerful delivery that holds attention
• Strong body language and stage presence
• The ability to organise and present your thoughts with ease
• Control over nerves, anxiety, and self-doubt
• A voice that sounds professional, persuasive, and impactful

The Result?

You don’t just “get through” a presentation—
you command attention, influence, and leave a lasting impression.

No more shaking.
No more forgetting your words.
No more playing small.

Who Is This For?

• Professionals who need to present with confidence
• Students preparing for speeches or exams
• Entrepreneurs pitching ideas or leading teams
• Anyone ready to stop avoiding the spotlight

Your Voice Can Open Doors—If You Know How to Use It.

The difference between being overlooked and being remembered…
is how you speak.

Book your consultation today
Save this & share with someone who needs this confidence boost

Biebie Productions — Where Voice Meets Authority

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/120598/Communicate-Effectively-in-7-weeks.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=120598 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:39:59 +0200 Description:
In the 11 years I have been running Biebie productions, I have had ample students who require adequate communication skills predominantly regarding how to speak correctly. If you are looking to increase your career options and your speech is holding you back, I can help. I do have a 100% success rate on this course, and have references upon references to prove how valuable this course is.

I have successfully reduced accents such as: Coloured, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Cameroon, Zimbabwean, Malawian, Afrikaans, French; English (England), American, Chinese, Taiwanese, Italian, Spanish etc.

My course was designed to enhance speech, language proficiency and communication effectiveness, including accent reduction. I provide personalized, one-to-one sessions.

Allow me to help you achieve your goals with superb neutralizing communication skills!

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/119573/Are-you-Struggling-with-an-Articulation-Disorder.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=119573 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:39:52 +0200 Description:
This is a speech disorder involving difficulties in articulating specific types of sounds. Articulation disorders often involve substitution of one sound for another, slurring of speech, or indistinct speech.

This hampers you being able to communicate, get your message across and even inhibiting you form getting that sought after promotion.

I will be able to provide treatment that will eliminate the disorder. Been working with voice for 16 years.

I have had numerous success stories.

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/258/Other-Classes/listings/124310/Do-you-want-to-become-a-Radio-Presenter.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=124310 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:39:44 +0200 Description:
We want to help you develop the skills you need to become a professional Radio Presenter.

Our Course covers the Following:
• How to successfully get into Radio;
• Posture, relaxation and breathing techniques;
• The history of radio in South Africa – types, stations;
• Characteristics of radio: terms, objectives, mediums and limitations;
• Modulation and getting your message across = tone;
• Articulation and Enunciation;
• Key Steps to produce a Radio programme;
• On Air Techniques when “live” on air;
• How to Generate Ideas for radio;
• Research skills;
• Interviewing skills (techniques and tips);
• Understanding the Recording equipment radio presenters use;
• Presenting a radio show: links, news etc.;
• Scripting for radio;
• Promoting yourself.

We at Biebie Productions has developed many talents currently on Radio, we can do the same for you!

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/258/Other-Classes/listings/124311/Learn-about-Public-Speaking.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=124311 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:39:39 +0200 Description:
Public Speaking (sometimes termed oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a presentation (a speech) focused around an individual directly speaking to a live audience in a structured, deliberate manner in order to inform, influence, or entertain them. Public speaking is commonly understood as the formal, face-to-face talking of a single person to a group of listeners, either for school, workplace or our personal lies. It is closely allied to "presenting", although the latter is more often associated with commercial activity. Most of the time, public speaking is to persuade the audience.

In public speaking, as in any form of communication, there are five basic elements, often expressed as "who is saying what to whom using what medium with what effects?" The purpose of public speaking can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating people to act, to simply telling a story. Good orators should be able to change the emotions of their listeners, not just inform them. Public speaking has several components that embrace such things as motivational speaking, leadership/personal development, business, customer service, large group communication, and mass communication. Public speaking can be a powerful tool to use for purposes such as motivation, influence, persuasion, informing, translation, or simply ethos.

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/258/Other-Classes/listings/122903/Radio-Presenting-Course.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=122903 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:39:32 +0200 Description:
If you have decided to become a radio presenter, this course will be ideal for you! You will learn how to prepare yourself for going onto radio and how to act whilst on air. It teaches you the ins and outs of radio presenting: compiling play lists, presenting news, weather and sports, creating scripts and generating fresh ideas to keep your audience entertained. This course will increase your knowledge and ensure that you have the necessary skills to present a successful radio show.

Benefits:
• A better understanding of how to present yourself over the radio.
• Create a radio show.
• Assisting a DJ with compiling and presenting everyday segments, such as news, weather and sports.
• Establish and build an on-air identity.
• Read a news bulletin effectively.
• Conduct a radio interview.
• Present and produce a package.

Course outline:
• How to successfully get into Radio;
• Posture, relaxation and breathing techniques;
• The history of radio in South Africa – types, stations;
• Characteristics of radio: terms, objectives, mediums and limitations;
• Modulation and getting your message across = tone;
• Articulation and Enunciation;
• Key Steps to produce a Radio programme;
• On Air Techniques when “live” on air;
• How to Generate Ideas for radio;
• Research skills;
• Interviewing skills (techniques and tips);
• Understanding the Recording equipment radio presenters use;
• Presenting a radio show: links, news etc.;
• Scripting for radio;
• Promoting yourself.

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/130820/English-Grammar-Skills-Course.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=130820 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:39:25 +0200 Description:
. Why do I need to learn English Grammar?
2. How can I use English Grammar to learn English?

To answer your questions:
1. You cannot escape from learning grammar; as it is vital in every sentence you read or write, speak or hear. By understanding the correct grammar rules, it will enable you to put words together in a sensible order, thus allowing you to speak confidently and fluently, whilst adding the right endings. You will know how to avoid errors, by producing combinations of sounds and letters that others can understand. This will aid you at home, at work and in your social life.
Benefits:
• Boosts your confidence level
• Makes you a strong communicator in person and on all online platforms
• Increases credibility – quality grammar invokes trust
• Perfectionism

2. You can use English Grammar to learn English by learning as many words as you can, then using this when speaking to people. You can put together all the words into parts of speech, as the parts of speech will tell you how to use the word in a sentence: noun, pronoun, adjective, article, verb, adverb, conjunction, preposition and interjection. When you identify words, like parts of speech, you get a better idea of how words come together in a sentence - watch movies and television shows. On another note: by identifying patterns in a sentence, you will better understand regular and irregular conjugation (bake – baked) or verb forms in simple present, past and future, so that you can start practising with present perfect, past perfect, and past continuous.

Biebie impacts your future as a winner, whilst training you in English Grammar Skills.


]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/124305/Become-a-Confident-communicator-through-Biebie-Productions.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=124305 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:39:18 +0200 Description:
The Biebie Productions Elocution & Accent Reduction Course caters to your unique communication needs. Your voice is your tool and you will be taught how to project yourself in a more confident manner, speaking with precision, charm, self-control and influence. Biebie changes lives whilst training winners!
BENEFITS:
• Greater confidence, clarity and influence when speaking in public, business and social situations
• Better Communication and engagement with people at conferences, meetings, Retail (sales) and or on the telephone
• Assist in scholars learning the TEFL course
• Greater awareness of HOW to use the voice effectively (vocal presence)
• Professionalize the way you speak
• Improved results when you need to get your ideas across
• Elocution Techniques to control and project your voice
• A reduction of any specific features of voice including a regional or national accent
• Clear speech and diction (pronunciation) in a neutral accent helping you reach your potential and goals.

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/124306/TRAINING-Accent-Reduction-Course-helps-you-neutralize-your-accent.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=124306 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:39:12 +0200 Description:
This course was developed on the basis of helping different ethnic groups to reduce their heavy accents. If you are looking to improve your job status, then this course can help you do so. Communication is key in any business venture and personal life. This course helps you to create a parallel in every aspect of your life. I have been running this course for 7 years and continue to have success upon success.

I have successfully reduced accents such as: Coloured, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Cameroon, Zimbabwean, Malawian, Afrikaans, French; English (England), American, Chinese, Taiwanese, Italian, Spanish etc.

My course was designed to enhance speech, language proficiency and communication effectiveness, including accent reduction. I provide personalized and one-to-one sessions.

Allow me to help you achieve your goals with superb neutralizing communication skills!

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/339/Training-Instruction/listings/119623/CounselingLife-coaching-sessions.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=119623 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:39:05 +0200 Description:
Counselling is a talk therapy where you gain a greater understanding of yourself. Counselling aims to help the individual find their own way forward and allow them to be their authentic self. Often we can get caught up in what’s expected of us or how society dictates we should be rather than ensuring our own personal needs are met.
People come to counselling for a number of reasons such as – To offload their thoughts and issues, to solve a specific issue, to improve their current circumstances, to cope better with life, to explore their inner selves, to cope with anxious thoughts and feelings, to gain greater self awareness, to improve their relationships with others, to move forward if they are feeling stuck, to find out who they are etc.
Talking openly in a safe environment can help you begin to piece together the parts of you that are most important and it can allow you to become more self aware. For example, there may be times when we display unwanted behaviours as a way of protecting ourselves. By being aware of our defence mechanisms and what triggers them, we can begin to live in a happier and more balanced way by not allowing these behaviours to develop.
Added awareness can often lead to us wanting to make positive changes and sometimes, the very smallest of change can have great effects. For example, being aware of the tone you use when talking to others and understanding the likely reaction you receive can allow you to alter this and observe the difference this makes.
By talking, it allows you to process more clearly and deeply. By having a professional with you, it can allow you to look at things you may be missing, take on board a different view point and allow you to delve deeper beneath the surface.

What kinds of problems can you talk to a counsellor about?
• Relationship difficulties - Family and friends, colleagues, commitment, jealousy, abuse
• Abuse – Verbal, Emotional
• Lack of confidence - Worried about failing, never being good enough, feeling judged
• Depression - Feeling isolated, lonely, empty, tearful, unloved, and suicidal.
• Repeated destructive behaviour - abusive relationships, anxiety,
• Stress - Out of control, panic attacks, feelings of inadequacy, Exam and Study stress
• Anger Management
• Bereavement/Grief - Loss, anger, loneliness, sadness & depression; Crises counseling

Benefits
• being able to openly and safely explore their inner world.
• helps you to have a life which you can more fully enjoy and appreciate.
• help you to become the sort of person you want to be.
• help you to more deeply enjoy your important relationships.
• feel better about yourself
• feel more at peace, more comfortable, or more secure in the world
• feel more successfully (and more joyfully) connected with others (including your spouse/partner)
• reduce stress (which promotes physical health too)
• work through problems with a skilled, and compassionate professional
• identify your goals
• (those which can support the kind of life you would like to have)
• learn new behaviours and/or responses which can help you to achieve your goals
• establish ways and techniques for reaching your goals
• understand your own thoughts, feelings, and responses better
• understand your loved ones better
• have a safe and friendly ear; someone to use as a sounding board
• speak with a skilled and interested professional about your fears and perceptions
• talk with a compassionate professional about troubling or private concerns
• work towards greater self-fulfillment and self-mastery

Duration: 10 sessions @ 1hr Cost: R300 per session/R2500 for 10 sessions

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/119634/Voice-Over-Training.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=119634 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:38:58 +0200 Description:
The job of a voice-over artist is to make the voices jump off the page. This course introduces you to various voice-over scripts which present different demands. It is important that you identify the various voice-over scripts in order to approach them in a creative and intelligent manner, which satisfies the needs of the client.

Benefits:
• Skills to practice voice-over’s.
• An understanding of what is required to be a professional voice over artist.
• How to use your voice when reading voice-over’s.
• What to look for when listening to voice-over’s of other people.
• Clear diction
• Flexibility to do Commercial, commentaries and other voice-over’s.

Course outline:
• Posture behind the microphone;
• 5 production techniques;
• Relaxation (throat tension) and breathing for a voice-over;
• Modulation - how to use the voice to get the message across;
• Textual analysis;
• Pitch, resonance - tone: sincere, happy, off the wall interpretation;
• Diction - Articulation: consonants such as plosive “s” etc.;
• Vowels - enunciation of monophthongs, diphthongs, triphthongs;
• 20 steps to success in voice-overs;
• Voice over scripts - various demands;
• Commercials: hard sell, soft sell, deep sell.
• Commentaries: financial, investigative, wildlife, educational, medical, travel, sport, the arts, technical, modern documentary (computer games);
• Other: on hold messages, website video’s, podcast intros and outros, sponsorship messages and DJ drops, audio books.

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/258/Other-Classes/listings/147885/Voice-Over-Course-Turn-Your-Voice-Into-a-Powerful-Asset.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=147885 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:38:52 +0200 Description:
Your voice has the power to captivate, influence and inspire — but only if you know how to use it professionally.

At Biebie Productions, our Voice Over Course is designed to transform your voice into a confident, controlled and expressive instrument ready for media, broadcasting and content creation.

Whether you’re a beginner exploring voice-over work or someone looking to refine your delivery, this course gives you the skills, technique and confidence to stand out.

Is This Course for You?

This course is ideal if you:

• Want to start a career in voice-over or media
• Feel unsure about how to use your voice professionally
• Struggle with tone, expression or delivery
• Want to sound confident on recordings or on camera
• Need to improve clarity and vocal control
• Want to use your voice for podcasts, radio, adverts or content creation

If you have a voice — you have potential. This course shows you how to use it.

What This Course Will Do for You

This is not just speaking — this is performance, precision and presence.

✔ Develop a strong, clear and engaging voice
✔ Master tone, pacing and vocal expression
✔ Improve pronunciation and articulation for recording
✔ Build confidence behind the microphone
✔ Learn how to deliver scripts naturally and professionally
✔ Sound polished, professional and ready for real opportunities

You won’t just sound better — you’ll sound like you belong in the industry.

What You Will Learn

• Voice control, tone and modulation
• Script reading and interpretation
• Recording techniques and microphone presence
• Clarity, pacing and vocal delivery
• Confidence and performance skills
• Real-time practice with expert feedback

Each session is practical, personalised and designed to produce real results.

The Results You Can Expect

After this course, you will:

• Speak with confidence and vocal control
• Deliver voice recordings with clarity and expression
• Sound professional and engaging
• Be ready for voice-over opportunities and media work
• Use your voice effectively for business, content or career growth

Why Biebie Productions

Led by Barbara Barbieri, this course combines expert voice training with confidence coaching to ensure you don’t just learn — you perform.

Your Voice Is Your Opportunity

Opportunities don’t wait for perfect timing — they respond to presence.

Book your Voice Over Course today and start using your voice with confidence and impact.

Biebie Productions — Where Voice Meets Authority


]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/119633/How-you-can-learn-to-do-voice-overs.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=119633 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:38:46 +0200 Description:
Maybe you've been told what a great voice you have or saw an article about being a voice talent or have a friend who's done it and wondered how you can do it too.

Your voice is the engine that does all the work. If you have a long sentence, there is the danger of running out of breath, and that wouldn't be good. Which is why this course teaches you much more than just acting and performance styles. Mastering Voice-overs, concentrates on the most valuable asset any voice over artist can have—control of your vocal instrument.

Discover the secrets of breathing and voice production that all top-flight professionals use to win their auditions and deliver effortless reads. Get introduced to the magic of ?Day Voice? And the relationship between voice development and career success. And, I'll also teach you how to dramatically improve your phrasing, ace your cold readings and how to sound fresh even on your twenty-second take.

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/147886/English-Grammar-Skills-Course-Speak-Correctly-Communicate-with-Confidence.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=147886 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:38:40 +0200 Description:
Poor grammar can quietly undermine your confidence, your credibility and how seriously people take you.

At Biebie Productions, our English Grammar Skills Course is designed to help you communicate clearly, correctly and professionally — whether in conversation, emails, presentations or everyday interactions.

This is not about memorising rules.
This is about gaining confidence in how you express yourself.

Is This Course for You?

This course is ideal if you:

• Struggle with sentence structure or grammar rules
• Feel unsure when speaking or writing in English
• Make mistakes that affect your confidence
• Want to sound more professional and polished
• Need stronger communication skills for work or school
• Want your child to develop a solid foundation in English

If you hesitate before speaking or writing — this course will change that.

What This Course Will Do for You

This is practical, results-driven learning — not theory-heavy lessons.

✔ Speak and write with confidence and accuracy
✔ Improve sentence structure and clarity
✔ Eliminate common grammar mistakes
✔ Strengthen fluency in everyday communication
✔ Sound more professional in work and academic settings
✔ Communicate ideas clearly and effectively

You won’t just learn grammar — you’ll use it with confidence.

What You Will Learn

• Sentence construction and structure
• Tenses and correct usage
• Common grammar rules and how to apply them
• Vocabulary development and word choice
• Speaking and writing clarity
• Real-life communication practice

Each session is simple, engaging and tailored to your level.

The Results You Can Expect

After this course, you will:

• Communicate clearly and correctly
• Speak and write without hesitation
• Feel confident using English in any situation
• Present yourself more professionally
• For children: improved school performance and stronger communication skills

Why Biebie Productions

Led by Barbara Barbieri, this course combines structured learning with practical application — ensuring real improvement, not confusion.

Confidence Starts with Clarity

When your grammar improves, your confidence follows.

Book your English Grammar Skills Course today and start communicating with clarity and confidence.

Biebie Productions — Where Voice Meets Authority


]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/147887/Transgender-Voice-Development-Course-Align-Your-Voice-With-Your-True-Ident.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=147887 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:38:33 +0200 Description:
Your voice is deeply personal — it should reflect who you are.

At Biebie Productions, our Transgender Voice Development Course is a safe, supportive and structured programme designed to help you develop a voice that feels authentic, confident and aligned with your identity.

This is more than voice training.
This is about confidence, self-expression and being heard as your true self.

Is This Course for You?

This course is ideal if you:

• Feel your current voice does not reflect your identity
• Want to develop a more feminine or masculine vocal quality
• Struggle with confidence when speaking
• Feel anxious about how others perceive your voice
• Want to sound natural, not forced or artificial
• Are looking for a safe, respectful and professional space to develop your voice

You deserve to feel comfortable and confident every time you speak.

What This Course Will Do for You

This is a personalised, step-by-step voice transformation journey.

✔ Develop a voice that aligns with your identity
✔ Improve pitch, tone and resonance naturally
✔ Build vocal control and consistency
✔ Speak with confidence in everyday situations
✔ Reduce anxiety around speaking and self-expression
✔ Sound authentic — not trained or forced

This is about creating a voice that feels like you.

What You Will Learn

• Pitch and resonance control
• Vocal tone and quality development
• Speech patterns and communication style
• Intonation, rhythm and expression
• Confidence and vocal presence
• Real-life speaking practice with guidance

Each session is tailored to your goals, pace and comfort.

The Results You Can Expect

After this course, you will:

• Speak with greater confidence and ease
• Feel more aligned with your voice and identity
• Communicate without fear or hesitation
• Experience improved self-expression and comfort
• Be perceived in a way that reflects who you are

Why Biebie Productions

Led by Barbara Barbieri, this course is delivered with professionalism, respect and care. The focus is on authentic development, ensuring your voice evolves in a way that feels natural and empowering.

Your Voice. Your Identity. Your Confidence.

You deserve to be heard as your true self.

Book your consultation today and begin your voice transformation journey.

Biebie Productions — Where Voice Meets Authority



]]> https://booc.co.za/category/258/Other-Classes/listings/119620/Communication-Skills.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=119620 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:38:27 +0200 Description:
Great communication skills, comes with the power to influence and encourage others and yourself in a team setting. Whether you are a manager, team leader or an individual contributor, this course is for anyone who wishes to become an effective team player in the workplace.

Benefits:
• The ability to influence your colleagues overall performance
• Well defined goals for more effective communications
• The ability to create an open environment for communication
• The skill to communicate clearly
• Stronger relationships through powerful communication
• An understanding of other peoples communication styles and needs
• Techniques to facilitate effective team and meeting communications
• Emotional Intelligence to deal with difficult situations

Course Outline:
• Leadership Skills and Styles – The Leadership Process Model.
• Set clear communication planning objectives-define your goals using Locke’s goal setting theory and then the most effective methods of delivery.
• 11 Questioning Techniques – managing feedback and complaints.
• Communication flow in the organization – preventing poor communication by using the Ladder of Inference.
• Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent person – understanding humility, level 5 Leader.
• Communication Tools - Apply the principles of good communication to various communication channels.
• Prepare an action plan for your future development.
• Understanding the Communication Process- Communication styles, Communication flow, the six step communications planning process.
• 5 Communication Styles – helps give clarity to your communication process.
• Identify and develop methods to break down those Effective Communication Barriers.
• Demonstrating communication Skills-learn how to combine the 7 C’s of Communication, Active Listening, Body language and Being assertive to help you communicate with impact.
• Planning Communication Strategy-identify your communication outcome and plan the best approach for achieving positive results.
• Conflict Resolution – using Bell and Hart’s 8 causes of conflict, dealing with unfair criticism and The Betari Box.

Duration: 10 weeks @ 1 hr per week.

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/258/Other-Classes/listings/119622/SElf-AwarenessActualization-aka-Life-Coaching.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=119622 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:38:21 +0200 Description:
his course is for any individual who wants to know who they are, what their purpose is, and how they can better themselves. Self Awareness is having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. It allows you to understand other people, how they perceive you, your attitude and your responses to them in the moment; as well as, understanding the reasons for feeling confident and lacking confidence. You will be given the skills to assist you in every aspect of your life.

People who should attend:
• Anyone,
• Leaders,
• Team Members,
• Facilitators,
• PR Professionals,
• Sales Professionals.

Benefits:
• Gaining confidence and self awareness
• Identifying your personality type and temperament
• Set personal objectives and plans for personal progression.
• Identify your strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities.
• Produce a simple action plan that identifies ways to meet your short-term goals.
• Identify your purpose.
• Identify your thoughts to enhance positive affirmations.
• Using the 6 human needs in everyday life.
• Maslow’s theory

Course outline:
• Difference between self awareness and self actualization;
• The four Temperaments – Find out which one you are;
• 16 different Personality Types – Meyer’s Briggs Personality Test;
• The Six Human Needs and Relationships: certainty/comfort; uncertainty/variety; significance; connection & love; growth; contribution;
• Maslow’s Theory and Hierarchy;
• SWOT analysis – recognising your strengths and use them effectively;
• Uncovering and changing Core Beliefs;
• Listening – using your voice to send your message, thus avoiding miscommunication;
• Dealing with goal setting – defining what your goals are in a personal an working environment;
• Uncovering & understanding various fears of criticism, failure, loss (also self esteem)and fear itself – how to overcome fear and never be feared by anything again,
• Installing an empowering belief system – building confidence and trusting yourself again,
• Understanding and gaining success and happiness – changing the choices you make, using creative visualization as a medium;
• Temper issues: including understanding and working with values – understanding the root of every anger,
• the art of constructive challenging, risk taking;
• Guiding you to find your purpose, X-factor; celebrating success.

Duration: 10 weeks @ 1 hr per week.

]]> https://booc.co.za/category/255/Language-Classes/listings/119625/Learning-how-to-speak-like-a-woman.html http://www.booc.co.za/index.php?a=2&b=119625 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:38:14 +0200 Description:
So, how does speech therapy work for someone who’s transitioning? What does it involve?
You come once a week, sometimes twice a week if you're really eager to speed things up, and you do different vocal exercises. Pitch is one of the most important markers. Men on average speak at 110-120 [Hertz], gender neutral is 145-165, and women are 210-220. In most cases the goal is to try to get to gender neutral, which basically means that if you called somebody on the phone, and they speak in what’s known as the gender neutral pitch, you probably wouldn't be able to tell if they were a man or a woman.
So that’s the first piece, but along with that, they have to learn other things, like posture and speech intonation. Speech intonation is how much your voice goes up and down in a sentence. Men tend to speak in a very monotone, even tone. Women speak in many, many different pitches; as they speak they go up and down, they go high, they go low. So that’s really important–a person who’s transitioning needs to learn how to use that range in their voice.
They also practice moving the resonance of their voice up higher. Men speak in their chests. If you’re a man and you say a word, if you put your hand on your chest you’ll feel a vibration. If you’re a woman, you speak in your face. So that’s another thing they try to work on—they move that resonance from deep in their bodies higher up.
Another thing is women speak more precisely. They enunciate their words. Men don’t do that as well, so men actually have to learn to articulate their words more precisely to sound like a believable woman.
Volume will also be something to look at as a man will just speak with greater volume—so he’ll speak louder—and a woman will tend to speak higher, tend to raise her pitch higher.
The problem with just going with pitch, even though it’s a very important marker, is that if a man speaks like a man in every aspect except for pitch, he’s going to sound like a man talking in a falsetto. So all of these other aspects are about trying to come up with a voice that is real and like the way people actually speak, rather than just trying to talk as high as you can.
The idea is that you deliberately practice a new voice until it becomes habit?
EG: The key is that you have to practice it in your lives. You get homework in each session about what to practice in the real world, and go out and practice it.
Many of you start your speech therapy before they have fully transitioned in their lives, so they might be a person who is fully committed to transitioning but hasn't told their workplace. In that case, learning can be slower because you have to be able to practice your voice all day long. If you're going back and forth, it’s a slower process. So you practice your new voice in conversation, and over time, it just becomes your learned voice. It does seem to sink in to the point where you find it difficult to access the voice you used to have.


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We specialize in a wide range of speech and communication problems, because, voice difficulties arise when the voice quality (pitch, clarity, volume, duration of utterance) is affected and influences the individual’s ability to speak comfortably, confidently and, in some cases, intelligibly.

Voice problems can occur due to a variety of causes (as seen below), the most common is voice abuse and misuse:

Excessive talking
Shouting or screaming
Whispering
Singing for an extended amount of time without warming up the voice beforehand
Frequent public speaking without amplification
Drinking high caffeine fluids or frequently eating very strong spicy foods
Smoking
Frequent visits to smoky, dusty areas
Not using protection when working in dust or with chemical substances
Some chronic medications
Anything that may cause or increase the occurrence of reflux
My course was designed to enhance speech, language proficiency and communication effectiveness, including accent reduction. I provide personalized and one-to-one sessions.

SKYPE LESSONS ALSO AVAILABLE

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This is a course specifically designed to help you when speaking publicly. Public speaking is a process of speaking a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. It is closely allied to "presenting". Public speaking is commonly understood as a kind of face-to-face speaking between individuals and an audience for the purpose of communication. Developing skills in this area will increase your confidence and reduce anxiety about situations in which you may be called upon to speak in public. Public Speaking can branch out into the following careers: motivational speaking, leadership/personal development, business, customer service, large group communication, and mass communication.

Benefits:
• Achieve your business goals by becoming an outstanding communicator.
• You will negotiate better, sell better, present better, network better and understand what communication really means.
• Providing effective, measurable training - focused on your business goals.
• Changing behaviour through inspiring, interactive talks.
• Teaching solid systems that are easily integrated and improve results.
• Releasing the expressive power of the voice and body when communicating.
• Turn your expertise into a compelling short talk.
• Developing your skills; strengthens you and brings relaxation to any performance.

Course outline:
• Voice Control – establishing an adequate breathing to improve quality of voice;
• Stage Presence – X-factor;
• Pitch & Resonance;
• Tone – what tone to use in your speech;
• Body Language – hands, posture;
• Delivery – modulation, controlling the voice - inflection;
• Articulation = Diction;
• Enunciation = Vowels;
• Audience relationship – what is the bottom line?, connect and interact;
• Apply assertive verbal skills to capture and maintain audience interest
• Managing Public Speaking Anxiety;
• Using humour
• Understanding the various types of speeches and how to prepare, practice and analyze
• Types of speeches: Acceptance, Charity, Christmas, Demonstrative, Descriptive, Entertaining, Eulogies/Memorials, Impromptu, Informative, Inspirational, Layout, Motivational, Narrative, New Year, Persuasive, Retirement/Farewell, Team, Thank you.

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