In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Sam Malone, The lead spoken voice lecturer in Musical Theatre at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and teacher at RADA.
Sam has trained performers who've gone on to lead roles in West End hits like Hadestown, Mean Girls, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, and more. But his expertise isn't limited to the stage. Sam also works with executives and global organizations such as Wagamama, Accenture, and Skadden, helping leaders communicate with clarity, impact, and presence.
By combining spoken voice training, executive presence, and nervous system-informed practice, Sam equips professionals to speak with confidence and authenticity in even the toughest rooms.
✨ In this episode, Sam shares:
🎭 Lessons from his training that business leaders can apply immediately
🧠 The role of the nervous system in confident, under-pressure communication
💼 Common mistakes executives make when presenting to teams and clients
🌍 Advice for global professionals speaking English as a second language
🎙️ Why authenticity and authority can (and should) go hand in hand
📌 Connect with Sam Malone
Get Sam's Book Why They Can't Hear You -> https://www.elevatevoice.co.uk/book
🌐 Website: Elevate Voice — https://www.elevatevoice.co.uk/actor
💼 LinkedIn: Sam Malone — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-malone-voice/
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