This is the first part of my interview with vocal coach and professional singer, Julia Langley. She is a vocal coach for singers and speakers and it’s her unique perspective that makes this interview one worth listening to. Julia also shares information with us regarding a horrible accident that forced her to reimagine her career and the blessings she’s taken from it. I love how many actionable tips there are in this episode and I’m sure you’ll be able to find something to relate to your own speaking - no matter what industry you’re in. In this interview, we discuss:How Julia is doing and how 2020 went for herJulia’s accident and her recovery journeyJulia’s transformation with her careerThe techniques to better our speaking skills and how they’re the same as those we use for singingSpeaking with intention and using toneWhere to find confidenceKnowing what you have to say is importantThe mental component of singing and speakingThe importance of the first step - startingThe benefits of working with a coachFinding your own nicheA success story from JuliaRefining strengthsThe power of shifting what you’re focusing onBelieving in yourself and reinventing yourselfThe importance of being resilient The ways COVID has changed the way Julia teachesWarm up exercises for speakersThe importance of breath and what it does for your voiceBreath as the foundation for your voiceExercise example - say the ABCs as many times as you can in one breathSpeaking is a workout - treat it as suchSinging teaches you to listen Exercise example - the tonal exercise with different levelsMusic’s effect on our brainVisualizing to help improve your voiceHow tone gives a different messageUsing visuals to make sound more tangibleThe beauty of dissonance in musicHow speakers need to understand tone to relate to their audience If you want to learn more about Julia or get in contact with her, check out these resources:Resources on PTSD:Book: “The Body Keeps The Score: Brain Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Besser Van Der Kolk, M.D.On Amazon video there is a great documentary that addresses PTSD - consequences and overcoming. It’s called “Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain”She has two upcoming projects on the subject: A book she’s writing in the early stages now called “A Warrior’s Hymn - How to bounce back from adversity and find the champion within”. And a podcast on the same topic.  She’s also planning on having an online vocal training course by August 2021.Julia’s website: https://julialangley.net/ (will be live by the time the episode is out)Julia’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgUhHViaw0FhJ1vDOhq0mAQ Julia’s Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/julia.langley This episode was very skillfully made to sound beautiful by the talented Humberto Franco (http://www.humbertofranco.com/)Would you consider reviewing the Audio Branding Podcast? If so, here’s the Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453 And if you like what you hear (and...