We all know that moment.

The one where your heart beats faster, your throat tightens, and the words you planned to say seem to vanish. Maybe you are in a meeting, about to share an idea, or you are in conversation with someone who speaks over you. It is that subtle but familiar flicker between confidence and collapse.

This session is designed for those moments.

Led by Emma Alston, a voice and communication coach with an MA in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, this interactive morning workshop explores the connection between the body, the breath, and the voice.

You will learn to recognise when your nervous system is hijacking your voice and, more importantly, how to bring yourself back to balance quickly and gently.

Why This Matters

Through Emma’s recent online programme Elevate Your Voice, one theme has emerged again and again. Many women are held back not by lack of skill or intelligence, but by the physiological effects of self doubt. The racing pulse, the shallow breath, the dry throat. These are not signs of weakness. They are signs of the body trying to protect you.

This workshop invites you to meet those responses with understanding rather than judgment.

You will explore how emotions influence the voice, how to calm the body before you speak, and how to sound composed and credible even when you do not feel it yet.

The tools are simple, evidence based, and deeply empowering.

What you will learn…

• How to use tone, pace, and pause to project calm authority

• Techniques to stay vocally present when interrupted or challenged

• How to rebuild confidence and composure after a difficult moment

What To Expect

A calm, welcoming space.

A blend of science, story, and practice.

You will move, breathe, speak, and reflect, all at your own pace.

No need for notes or scripts, just curiosity and an open mind.

Who It Is For

Women in business. Female founders. Leaders. Entrepreneurs.

Anyone who wants to find her steady voice in the noise.

If you have ever hesitated to speak up, felt dismissed in meetings, or noticed your voice trembling when it matters most, this morning is for you.

Emma Alston is a spoken voice and communication coach based in Shropshire. She helps women and leaders speak with clarity, confidence, and presence. Her clients include Google, Staffordshire NHS, PwC and The Gateway Alliance.

Her approach combines the science of communication with the art of presence, helping people reconnect to their natural voice through authenticity rather than performance. She believes that your voice is not something to fix but something to free.

Reserve Your Place

Places are limited to keep the session small, personal, and practical.

Book your spot now and take a morning to reconnect with your calm, confident voice.

Your words matter.

Let us make sure they are heard.

FAQs – Important information about your booking

1. Q: Is this event free?

A: Yes, this event is FREE for businesses based in the Shropshire Council area.

2. Q: What if I can’t attend?

A: If you are unable to attend, we kindly request 48 hours’ notice. Please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite to allow others to take your place. (Due to limited resources we are unable to do this for you)

3. Q: What if I am based outside of Shropshire and want to attend?

A: If you are based outside of the Shropshire area and wish to attend, please contact the Shropshire Growth Hub via the event listing. They will provide you with further assistance and guidance. (Please note bookings from outside of this area cannot be accepted and will automatically be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding)

4 . Q: Is there parking available?

A: Yes, parking is available in Abbey Foregate Car Park next to the venue.

Q: What if I register but don’t attend on the day without notifying event organisers?

A. Failure to attend without prior notification may result in declined bookings for future events.

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The Boring Bit – Terms and Conditions of Booking

Data Protection

Details that you provide us with on booking will only be used in connection with this event offered by Marches Growth Hub (the data controller) and its partners, which include the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and event partners. If the business has any question in relation to how the information the business provides, and in particular any personal data, will be processed and disclosed, please email the Marches Growth Hub – Shropshire on marchesgrowthhub@shropshire.gov.uk

By providing your mobile number , you consent to us contacting you for event reminder purposes.

Cancellation Policy

This event is fully funded and free to eligible businesses to attend. We appreciate that sometimes there are good reasons why businesses are unable to attend workshops, however if you are no longer able to turn up, please cancel your ticket through Eventbrite.

We require 48 hours cancellation notice prior to the event (in order for us to offer your space to another business)

Please note that if you do not attend without letting us know, we reserve the right to decline your bookings for future sessions.

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