Can you tell us what type of business you run and how long you've been operating this business?

I run a Voice and Performance coaching business. I teach business owners and entrepreneurs how to be engaging and entertaining confident speakers on stage, on platform and on podcast. 

I teach people from all over the world via Zoom these days, though in the past I spoke at many events, taught live workshops and seminars and held events of my own as well. I have been teaching on and off all my life - from the age of 15. 

However since retiring from Show Biz as a full time Singer / Actor, I have more seriously taken on the role of coach and mentor now full time. I have been coaching full time since 2014 in Australia. I coached many organisations part time in the USA and EU for another decade before that, and also another decade in Australia before that as well. 

This exact business model is new though, about 2-4 years old.

I was a professional entertainer for more than 35 years. I began my career as an actor, singer, acrobat and dancer at the age of 11 years old. My first professional role was around 14 years old and I dedicated the next 40 odd years of my life to my Show Biz career. 

Voice was always the first and most important tool to master: 

For gigs

For Interviews

For singing

For acting

For Camera. 

I was obsessed with learning more about the voice when I was constantly struggling with throat infections and voice loss. 

This is why I began to study intently from the age of 35. I studied nutrition first to heal my body, then Masters Degree in Holistic Health and Counseling came next, then finally a Masters in Voice Production and Performance. With a 35 + year career on stage and on camera PLUS the degrees to back it up, makes me quite a unique coach in my field. 

Everything I teach is from a Holistic Perspective. 

I learned the hard way, if we do not work on our health, mindset and belief systems - it doesn't matter what sort of voice skills you have, you may have your mind, your body or your instrument let you down.

I loved the freedom, the challenge, the travel and the adventure. It was my whole life from a very young age. That freedom and excitement is hard to give up!



The thing that held me back the most though was voice issues, constant health issues, massive mindset issues and crippling anxiety. 

This is why I am so passionate about helping people now. I don't want anyone to go through what I did behind the scenes. 

There is a better way, and that's what my HAPS programs teach. HAPS: The Holistic Approach to Professional Speaking and Singing

Yes - I would have gotten help sooner. Hired coaches sooner. Taken more risks.

Let's talk about the services you offer, who do you help, and how do you help?

1. Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
2. Coaches and trainers
3. TV Presenters
4. Journalists
5. Lawyers
6. Doctors
7. Service Providers. 

Anyone who needs to speak in public and on camera to grow their business. 

The way I help people is three-fold. 

1. For newbies just starting out:  I help them lose their fear of public speaking and gain more confidence around sharing their message with clarity, confidence and conviction. 
2. For more experienced Speakers/Performers: I help them polish their stage performance to prepare them for a Big Corporate Speaking Conference. With powerpoint or without. Stage craft, flow of content, engagement, voice care and maintenance etc. In this capacity I have worked with top Tony Robbins speakers, T.Harv Ecker Speakers and trainers, Brendon Burchard coaches, Celebrities, DJ's and famous singers / actors. 
3. Business Owners: I train On Camera Skills for Business Owners who want to increase their visibility and credibility on video and learn how to grow a successful YouTube channel from scratch. 

With all that you've accomplished so far, did setting goals contribute to your success so far?

Absolutely. 

I am not a great goal setter, but I do set goals and I am pretty good at manifesting!

I have made most of my dreams come true in life, now to smash out even more goals before I get too old to teach!

Here at GoalSetters, we like to say " A Goal Without A Plan is Just A Wish", what's your advice on the best way that people can go about accomplishing the goals that they set?

1. Set a date in your calendar and invite people to that event
2. Hire a VA to kick your butt and keep you accountable. 
3. Hire a business coach to keep you motivated when you feel like quitting.

In closing, for those that want to tune into your show or may need mentorship, how can they connect with you?