Master Your Voice Today

Jimmy Cannon Public Speaking Coach

Do people really listen when you speak? Or do you struggle to hold attention and make an impact? Master Your Voice Today is the podcast for business leaders and entrepreneurs who want to speak with confidence, communicate with clarity, and command any room. Hosted by Jimmy Cannon, public speaking coach and creator of the Cannon Method, this show delivers practical strategies to help you overcome nerves, engage your audience, and make every word count. 🎤 Do people really listen when you speak? Take our free quiz:
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S3 · E4
June 9 · 23 min
Why You’re Fine 1:1 but Different in Groups
There is a very particular kind of frustration that a lot of people carry around for years, and they often do it quietly. It sounds like this: “I know I can speak.”“I know what I’m talking about.”“I’m absolutely fine in a normal conversation.”“But put me in a meeting, a panel, a group call, a boardroom, or any room where it matters, and suddenly I’m different.”
S3 · E3
June 9 · 26 min
Confidence Is Regulation, Not Belief
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need more confidence,” I want to suggest that you may have been aiming at the wrong target. Because most people do not struggle because they lack talent.They do not struggle because they have nothing valuable to say.And they do not struggle because they are fundamentally incapable of becoming strong communicators. They struggle because pressure changes them.
S3 · E2
June 9 · 10 min
The Vocal Distortion You Cannot Hear
There’s something slightly uncomfortable about what we’re going to look at today. Because once you notice it, you won’t be able to un-hear it. And more importantly, you may start to recognise it in yourself. In the last episode, we talked about the pressure gap. The difference between who you are at your best and how you come across when the stakes rise. Today, we’re going one level deeper. We’re going to look at how that gap shows up in your voice. Not in obvious ways. In small ways. Subtle ways. The kind of shifts that you don’t notice when you’re speaking. But other people register almost immediately.
S3 · E1
June 9 · 8 min
The Pressure Gap
There’s a moment that happens in meetings that almost nobody talks about. You’re prepared. You know your material. You’re not junior. You’re not inexperienced. And yet, when the attention turns towards you, something changes. Not dramatically. Just slightly. Your breathing shifts. Your thoughts speed up. You begin speaking a fraction faster than you intended. You added a little more explanation than you planned. And when you finish, the room doesn’t quite respond in the way you expected.
Apr 19, 2025 · 5 min
Thinking on Your Feet – What Jazz Can Teach You About Speaking Under Pressure
Hey, welcome back to the show. I’m Jimmy Cannon—and whether you’re out on a walk, driving to work, or elbow-deep in the washing up, thanks for bringing me along. Today we’re talking about a skill that most people think they should be good at… but secretly dread: thinking on your feet. You know, those moments when you’re put on the spot and your brain decides to take a coffee break. But here’s the twist—we’re not going to talk about quick tips or hacks. We’re going to talk about jazz. Because as someone who’s spent years performing and improvising on stage, I’ve realised that the same things that make a great soloist… can make you a powerful speaker. This isn’t about being flashy. It’s about presence, trust, and knowing what to do when the unexpected happens. Let’s dive in. Do people really listen when you speak? 🎤 Take our free quiz to discover how to speak with confidence, communicate with clarity, and make a lasting impact: https://cut-through-communicator.scoreapp.com
S3 · E23
Mar 23, 2025 · 6 min
Public Presentation Tips
Ever feel like no one’s really listening when you speak—no matter how polished your slides or steady your voice? In this episode of Public Presentation Tips, we’re digging into why most professionals lose the room... and how to win it back with presence, contrast, and confidence. 🎤 Want to know how well you come across when you speak? Take our free quiz to discover how to speak with confidence, communicate with clarity, and make a lasting impact: cut-through-communicator.scoreapp.com
S2 · E1
Dec 1, 2024 · 6 min
Voice Projection Exercises
Struggling to make your voice heard in the crowded world of online meetings and webinars? In this episode, we dive into practical voice projection exercises that will help you cut through the noise, speak with clarity, and project your message to a larger audience with confidence. Whether you're presenting to a small team or addressing a virtual auditorium, these techniques will ensure your voice commands attention.
S2 · E1
Apr 15, 2021 · 5 min
5 ways to change how you speak and make an impact
5 ways to change how you speak We use our voice every day, but more importantly, you need it in your business. Talking to clients and colleagues, in meetings and presentations, your voice is your number one communicator and is key to your influence and impact, whatever industry you’re in. Here are 5 things you can do to change the way you speak and more importantly, how you’re perceived...
S1 · E15
Apr 15, 2021 · 7 min
Do you speak from the throat?
Or, do you or know someone that does? It can sound grating, and generally lacks tone and dynamics. One thing I see and hear often with clients, is that they speak from the Larynx, which can be tiring and sound strained. What you might not realise is that there are a lot more areas of resonance that you can tap into (literally), which will give you more projection and colour to your voice.
S2 · E15
Nov 17, 2020 · 2 min
How the voice works
Our voice is sometimes the first thing that people notice and is key to our influence and communication. Most people are unaware that with the right tools, they can speak with more variety of tone, dynamics and project their voice so that they sound more authoritative, and engaging to colleagues and clients.
S1 · E11
Jul 16, 2020 · 9 min
How To Warm Up Your Voice Quietly
Knowing how to warm up your voice quietly, is key when preparing to speak online in these times of remote culture. There are plenty of vocal warm-up exercises for the voice, such as my own, but in this episode, I've focused on ones that you can do straight away and without anyone listening in. Find Jimmy on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmycannonsinger/ https://www.facebook.com/JimmyCannonsingerandvoicecoach/ ➡️ Join Jimmy's online course 'Master Your Voice' here: https://www.jimmycannon.com/master-your-voice-course About This Episode: In this episode, Jimmy Cannon shares tips on how to: warm up your voice quietly before speaking on Zoom to clients and colleagues, giving a presentation or recording a video. To book Jimmy for workshops or one to one voice coaching sessions or for more information on the courses he can offer, please email: hello@jimmycannon.com Or call +44 (0) 7970412147 https://www.jimmycannon.com/
S1 · E15
Jul 2, 2020 · 5 min
Voice Projection Exercises - Exercise #1 'feeling the vibration'
Practising voice projection exercises will help your voice cut through the crowd in meetings, and speak with more clarity and projection to a larger audience.
S1 · E14
Jun 26, 2020 · 3 min
Public Speaking Breathing Tips
Most of us, including me before I became a professional singer, take a shallow breath into the top of our chest, so when we speak it can sound tight and thin. Using correct diaphragmatic breathing, we can let a lot more air into the lungs and therefore use this air to create more resonance. Exploring different areas of resonance will give you more projection and variety of tone in your voice, helping you communicate your message more confidently and with more authority.
S1 · E14
Jun 11, 2020 · 5 min
How To Develop Stage Presence
In this podcast, I talk about how to develop stage presence for public speaking. This could be a metre square piece of carpet in your office, behind a podium in a large conference centre, or even in the bar after work. By changing the way you stand and hold yourself when speaking will affect how you sound and come across to your audience.
S1 · E14
Jun 4, 2020 · 7 min
Causes Of Stage Fright AND How To Deal With It
Speaking anxiety is a very real thing, in fact, it has a name; ‘Glossophobia’ Individuals who have fear of speaking publicly suffer from strong fear in social performance situations and social sphere. (Stein, Walker, & Forde, 1996). Causes of stage fright: The experience we have when asked to make a presentation or before speaking at a conference is primal, and comes from our ‘fight or flight’ response, which is ingrained deeply into our DNA. The body releases Adrenaline to counteract and control the fear, but of course, we don’t need to run away from animals anymore…
S1 · E13
May 28, 2020 · 5 min
5 ways to change how you speak
5 ways to change how you speak We use our voice every day, but more importantly, you need it in your business. Talking to clients and colleagues, in meetings and presentations, your voice is your number one communicator and is key to your influence and impact, whatever industry you’re in. My work as a voice and presentation coach has led me to believe that anyone can improve their voice, and with the correct tools and the use of simple but effective exercises, you’ll discover a new level of speaking. Your voice will develop more resonance, a larger dynamic range, better clarity and overall presence, giving you more confidence and authority when you speak. Here are 5 things you can do to change the way you speak and more importantly, how you’re perceived...
S1 · E10
May 21, 2020 · 12 min
How to improve your speech - 'Sprints and Drags'
Here's a sample of an interview I did recently with champion 'Speaker Coach' Bob Ferguson where we talked about his concept called 'Sprints and drags' to keep the listener on the edge of their seats, which I would have been if my seat wasn't so comfortable...
S1 · E9
Apr 25, 2020 · 7 min
Do you speak from your throat?
Or, do you or know someone that does? It can sound grating, and generally lacks tone and dynamics. One thing I see and hear often with students or just speakers in general, is that they speak from the Larynx, which can be tiring and sound strained. What you might not realise is that there are a lot more areas of resonance that you can tap into (literally), which will give you more projection and colour to your voice.
S1 · E10
Jan 30, 2020 · 3 min
Improve the sound of your VOICE - Intoning
Are you someone that can't be heard in meetings, on the phone, or even in the pub? You're probably not connecting the sound to the words! This exercise will open up your voice and help you communicate more effectively with others, and give you more confidence when speaking in public. Sing part of your presentation on one note (intoning), then speak it. The sustained breathing you need when singing helps to bring out the sound or the tone of your voice. You'll create a warm deeper tone to your voice, creating more empathy with your clients and audience. Do this with different pitches, always keeping the throat open
S1 · E9
Jan 4, 2020 · 2 min
Shortness of breath
Do you find that you are short of breath when you speak, or perhaps you run out of breath too quickly? Controlling your breath when you speak is key to creating an engaging and credible voice! This vocal exercise will help you to lengthen your phrases, vary those phrases and create more resonance and dynamics in your voice, thus engaging with your audience.

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