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About Me
Hi, I'm Natasha McNamara
Owner/Founder, Speak Easy
Awareness is the beginning of change.
I'm a vocal expert and corporate coach with over twenty years of experience. I have worked with 100s of companies and 1000s of individuals, helping them to be more effective communicators and leaders.
I have a versatile teaching style that draws on my experience as a professional actor and voice coach. My teachings cater to discovering the individual's unique voice and empowering them to use that voice. My style incorporates elements of the teachings of vocal gurus Cicely Berry, Patsy Rodenburg and Barbara Houseman and includes yoga and the principles of Arthur Lesic.
I'm sought after as a vocal coach across a wide range of areas from film and TV to coaching for corporate presentations and keynote appearances.
My dialect coaching on film and stage is one of my strengths and my film and TV work include coaching on: The Water Diviner, Tomorrow When the War Began, Reckoning, The Devil's Playground and NBC TV series Camp.
My corporate clients include doctors, lawyers, politicians, CEOs, famous cricketers, models, voice over artists and actors. Companies I've worked with include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Qantas, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ Bank, Macquarie Bank, Bauer Media, The Art Gallery of NSW and members of federal parliament.
Speaking is such a fundamental part of business it’s easy to take it for granted. When I heard myself filling my sentences with “umms” in a board room I realized I needed coaching.
I have worked with Natasha over the past three years, improving both my voice and presence. The change I experience through her coaching was amazing. She has been fantastic - an encouraging and positive coach.
Over the past three years not only have I worked with her to improve my voice and presence but my staff have also trained with her. From the basics of voice through to accents and online meetings she has helped our team us make the best of this hidden business tool.
Natasha’s warmth, energy and passion for people cuts through to any audience – including the farmers on Rabobank’s Business Management Programs. Teaching farmers to speak with clarity and confidence is no easy feat, however Natasha’s enthusiasm and skill allows her to quickly connect with even the most taciturn participant. Our goal was to bring our farmers out of their comfort zone and to practice presentation skills in a safe non-judgemental space. She accomplished this – and much more – with individuals feeling supported and encouraged to push past their nerves and to speak with confidence. I’m delighted to give Natasha my highest recommendation, and I would encourage others to work with her to give themselves the best chance of achieving their personal and professional presentation goals.
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