by captivate | May 12, 2016 | Podcast
Episode #22 Business and Parenting How Communication and Voice are Key to Both w/ January Tan
Welcome to the show!
Today I am honored and delighted to have the incredible business savvy woman January Tan on the show. January specializes in passion and business and as a voice coach, that’s right up my alley. I am frequently asked how to create that passion from a voice perspective and January is a master at tapping into that passion in your business and in creating your message.
Today in the show January and I talk about the voice and how key it is in the role of business and mom,
We talk about the different ways we communicate in social media and how to do so authentically,
January and I talk about passion, a lot and why it’s so crucial to tap into yours for the success of your business.
Today we cover all of that and more!
And of course we spend some quality time talking about ways she helps her customers find passion.
If you want to find out how to tap into your passion from a true “passionpreneur” then you don’t want to miss this episode!
Take a listen here on Itunes: Episode #23 Business and Parenting How Communication and Voice are Key to Both w/January Tan
Make sure you check out the new website, January Tan built it for me and I must say it is gorgeous! Take a look at www.captivatetheroom.com
Guest Bio
January Tan is the founder of Passionpreneur.co She helps people identify their passion, monetize it and launch a purpose drive business using modern digital marketing strategies that are smart+fun+easy.
January has created two businesses while homeschooling her son: a 6-figure wedding planning business with over 700 dream clients from all over the world including the USA, UK, Candada, Australia, Paris, Switzerland, Japan and Germany and was awarded Top Wedding Planner. She is also the youngest female real estate deeloper accredited by her city’s leading bank.
You can find out more about January at www.passionpreneur.co
by captivate | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Episode #21 Captivate the Customers by Bringing Your Words to Life w/ Your Voice
Welcome to the show!
In today’s episode I’m going to talk about bringing the words to life. Now, I’m going to talk a little bit about vocal variety but I’m really diving into what bringing the words to life really means and why it’s so important.
The words are everything and they are nothing…it’s how you bring them to life that counts!
Words are just words. Ask someone how they felt when they heard…they talk about feelings, impact, emotions, not, words.
The words are important, yes, your customer and audience needs to hear the words…but, by bringing them to life, you touch the audience/customers senses and in turn effect their emotions. THAT is captivating the room, that is connecting…that is getting the audience, buyer, whoever you are talking to, to follow you, get on your list, learn from you, become one of your super fans, buy from you or simply, have their lives changed. All of that takes place in the voice and that is what you are going to learn today!
Take a listen on ITunes here: Episode #22 Captivate the Customers by Bringing the Words to Life
I hope you are enjoying the podcast, I know I’m having a blast doing it. In fact, I’m considering doing three episodes a week! But, if you could do me a huge favor, if you enjoy the content, would you leave me a review? And…you can leave a review, even if you don’t.
Don’t forget, if you’d like me to take a listen to your voice, make sure and sign up for your free voice assessment at http://new.captivatetheroom.com
Also, make sure you check out my new 3 month Voice Impact Course, it’s coming out soon!!!!
I’ll see you next time when I interview Passionpreneur, January Tan.
by captivate | May 5, 2016 | Podcast
Episode #20 Times Have Changed, Making Business Connections Through Video w/ Scott Scowcroft
Welcome to the show!
Today I have the absolute honor to introduce you to Scott Scowcroft. I have admired Scott’s work from afar for some time and am really excited to have him on the show. Scott is a video making master and he’s a really awesome guy! Scott re-invented himself a little bit and as a part of that process, he created something called the “Scott Treatment” which is proving to be a great asset to entrepreneurs and business owners. Anyone who wants to up their game and keep up with the quick changes occurring all around us could benefit from Scott’s work and the visibility, interest and income! Hmmm, seems like I’ve mentioned how crucial it is for you to be doing video before.
In today’s episode Scott and I talk about how times have changed and how crucial video is to the success of all types of businesses, all entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to sell anything or get their message out for big impact.
In today’s episode we talk a lot about the power of video and why it’s so important today.
We talk about people’s fears about getting on camera and ways to overcome those fears.
We discuss the changing landscape of online education thanks to video.
What the “Scott Treatment” really is and so much more!
Take a listen here on Itunes: Episode #21 Times Have Changed, Making Biz Connections Through Video w/Scott Scowcroft
If you are ready to make a bigger impact with your voice, make sure you take a look at my deep dive into making an impact with your voice live and on camera course. You can find out more here:
Guest Bio
Scott Scowcroft brands himself as the reluctant entrepreneur who never looked back. After over 30 years in broadcasting and marketing, he found himself jobless in Seattle but saved by technology that brought video production and distribution within reach of anyone who has a camera, microphone and access to the internet. Through what has become known as “The Scott Treatment,” he now helps entrepreneurs, small businesses and others to leverage the power of video into online engagement, marketing and sales.
I highly encourage everyone to get moving on working with Scott! You can find out more about Scott at: http://thescotttreatment.com/
by captivate | May 3, 2016 | Podcast
Episode #19 Captivating the Audience and Customer w/ Vocal Variety
Welcome to the show!
The voice is the orchestra of the heart. The words are everything and they are nothing, it’s how we bring them to life that make people feel something.
I’m really excited about the concept I’m going to introduce you to today. Vocal variety. This is one of my all time favorite voice topics and I really love to teach it. Now, we won’t go into all the elements specifically today, but be on the lookout for more individual episode’s where I teach you step by step how to add in each variety element.
People miss variety for a number of reasons. Perception, that they think they are doing it is a big one. Other factors are patterns that get in the way or go to’s relying on the same variety element and thinking your making a big impact when you really are doing the same element over and over.
There are five elements of vocal variety. If you play all of them, you play a full orchestra, the orchestra of the heart for that matter. But, most people just play one, or two or they get a little bit louder on their voice pattern.
The five elements of vocal variety, I’ll teach you today are:
Pausing
Elongation
Speed variables
Pace variables and Pitch variables.
I’ll also talk about how to use variety and why it’s so key. More specific details of each element will come in future episodes.
Vocal variety is really important! It’s in the variety that you touch our senses and in turn affect our emotions.
I can’t wait for you take a listen.
Listen Here on Itunes: Episode #20 Captivate the Audience w/ Vocal Variety
Remember, if you would like to get a free voice assessment, don’t hesitate to reach out to tracy@captivatetheroom.com
Also, take a look at my new voice course, online, live, coming up in June! I hope you’ll join me so you can learn, step by step how to make a bigger impact with your voice!
Thanks for being here and I’ll see you next week!
Oh, and if you are enjoying the show, I’d love it if you’d take a moment to leave a review, it sure does help me out!
Thanks!
by captivate | Apr 29, 2016 | Podcast
Episode #18 When Speaking Your Truth Becomes a Threat w/ Jean Marrapodi
Welcome to the show!
Today I’ve got the amazing Jean Marrapodi with me! I’ve known Jean for some time now and I think she is so amazingly talented in so many areas. I’m most familiar with her work in higher education. Jean brings so much insight and intelligence to all of her work and really stimulates her students, colleagues and friends to think outside of the box. Jean is incredibly multi-talented and it’s an honor to know her and have her here on the show.
Today, Jean and I talk about speaking your truth. Jean and I are both speaker’s of truth and both know first hand that it can be risky to call things as they truly are.
In today’s show Jean and I talk about some of her most recent experiences in the corporate world.
What happens when you speak your truth and it’s not so well received.
Why it’s crucial to stay steadfast and be clear on what your values are on speaking them when appropriate
We talk about influencers and trends in business and the corporate world and why communication and using your voice is so essential in life and business, no matter what that business looks like.
Plus, so much more!
I know you are going to love hearing from Jean!
You can listen here on Itunes: Episode #19 When Speaking Your Truth Becomes a Threat w/ Jean Marrapodi
If you’d like to find out more about me, you can find me at www.captivatetheroom.com and make sure and reach out if you’d like to have your voice assessed!
Guest Bio
Jean Marrapodi, PhD, CPLP is a passionate educator and lifelong learner. With 15 plus years in corporate training in banking, retail, printing, non-profits and healthcare, she understands trends and needs in a variety of industries. Trained as a teacher, she taught preschool, special and elementary ed, and spent five years in higher ed, where she led her elearning team to win three national awards in 2014. She is wholeheartedly invested in literacy, volunteering her time in adult education, teaching English and reading to the lowest literacy learners. She is a CPLP, ATD’s highest credential and has a PhD in Adult Education along with a Masters Degree in Online Instructional Deisgn. She is the Chief Learning Architect at Applestar Productions, designing learning and presenting workshops on instructional design, elearning and literacy. You can find out more about Jean at www.applestar.org or on Twitter @jmarrapodi
