Step 1: Get to Know Your Coach
Are you someone who makes the impossible possible?
Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege to have worked with professionals from 46 countries across 6 continents, supporting them to speak with a voice that reflects the inner power in them. I’ve been fortunate enough to have spoken in 18 countries across 5 continents. I was awarded one of the highest designations in the speaking industry, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), earned by only 12% of speakers worldwide. I was also the first woman in Singapore to be accredited by International Enneagram Association.
I’m sharing this with you not to brag about what I’ve achieved, but to inspire you to see possibilities for yourself and break free from the limitations others, the society or even yourself set on you, because I didn’t start with a glorious beginning. In fact, it was a struggle.
When I started my business, people were doubting if I could pull it off. My business partner and even my mentor suggested me to do training on other topics, because English was not my first language. I was born and raised in China. Though English was my 2nd major in college and I was an exchange student in the U.S., they still believed that I should not do voice training and coaching. I was also rejected by all the potential partners I talked with. Yes, all of them. As you can imagine, my confidence was crashed.
I kept on asking myself, “Is this something that I really want to do?” And my answer was always yes. I knew I had so much to offer and I knew what I was capable of.
Brian Tracy said, “It doesn’t matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going.”
Thanks to him that I wasn’t stopped by the naysayers in my life and I kept going. I was so glad that I walked down this road for 10 years. It is so fulfilling doing something I love and helping others fulfill their potential. In fact, I’ve taken on it as my mission. (I elaborated more on the mission in my TEDx talk.)
Even better, not only did I publish my first book Influence through Voice in English by an established publisher, McGraw Hill, but also I was accepted to speak in international stages in Europe and U.S.. Several audience members came to me after my very first speech 3 years ago in Europe, and told me that it was the best presentation in the entire conference. I was both flattered and humbled.
What is stopping you from achieving what you want? If you know deep down you have a message to share to the world, don’t get bogged down by the naysayers, because you want your inner power to shine. Imagine one day people look at you and they say, “When I see you, I see someone who breaks limitations and creates possibilities.” And I’ll meet you there.
The Nitty-Gritty
If you are curious of whom I have supported and in what way that I’ve helped them, read on to find out.
If we have to give me a title, I’m a Voice Coach, Speaker and Author. I have helped Executives and Professional Speakers to develop their powerful voice that holds the room, engages and inspires people to embrace change and take action. Some of the high-profile clients I’ve worked with incl. Simultaneous Interpreter for G8 Leaders Summit, a governmental forum attended by the heads of government.
I love speaking. It is another thing that makes me come alive, despite of being a happy introvert. 😉 I had the privilege to have spoken in 5 continents 18 countries/places, including United States, Finland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Egypt, Argentina, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, India, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam, The Philippines, to name a few. I was fortunate enough to have appeared in Unites States Discover Your Talent Show 2 times, Singapore National Radio Program 938Live 4 times,Hong Kong Radio 3 and Malaysian Business Radio BFM as a guest speaker on Voice.
I have spoken to more than 12,000 audience members across industries, from the world’s top MNCs as Google Asia Pacific, HSBC Singapore, Procter & Gamble International Operations Southeast Asia Singapore Branch, to Government bodies as British High Commission Singapore, Singapore Air Force. Her audience members vary from senior executives to sales professionals, from scientists to soldiers, from trainers, teachers to college professors, and many more.
How did I end up doing what I do? I was a news-broadcaster at school radio station during high school and university. I was personally trained by Actress and former New York’s No. 1 Radio Personality Valerie Smaldone. I was trained in singing. I’m a judge for many of Singapore’s community singing competitions.
Media that I was featured in:
(click the image below to listen to all the interviews)
More Interviews:
- The Transformational Power of Your Voice on The Power of Your Mind Show
- Find Your Powerful Voice and Be Heard on Be Your Best Self Show
- Influence through Voice on The Speaking Show
- Develop a Powerful Voice on Live, Love, Engage Show
- Finding Your Authentic Voice on The Princess and The B Show
- Unlocking the Power of Your Voice on The Bloom Living Show
- Find Your Voice on Public Speaking Secrets Show
- Bringing to Light Your Most Powerful Voice on The Hero Show
- Developing a Powerful and Authoritative Voice on Exceeding Expectations
- Cynthia on Success, Motivation & Inspiration Podcast
- Voice and Influence on The Crucial Talks
- Learn to Respect Your Voice on The Respect Podcast
- Speak with Confidence, Credibility & Conviction on Discover Your Talent Show
- Develop Trustworthiness in Your Voice on Daily Sales Tips Podcast
- Interview by Dr. Tracey Jones, daughter of Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, on Tremendous Leadership
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Step 2: How is it like working with Cynthia?
Step 3: What transformations did our clients make in their voices?
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Step 4: Hear from their experience
“My voice was very thin, lack of confident and authoritative before I worked with Cynthia. I had tried another coach before trying working with Cynthia. The former coach did not get me the improvement I wanted and I gave up after trying for 3 months. It was not a right-away decision to have another go with a different voice coach. But developing a fuller voice was important to me professionally. I watched a lot of Cynthia’s Youtube videos. I love her voice! I am also impressed by Cynthia’s experience in voice coaching. It turned out that Cynthia has a voice coaching methodology which has really guided me to develop a fuller voice through daily simple practices. I’m glad I made the investment. I have developed proper breathing, how to support my voice with proper breathing and started to develop resonance in my voice. I’m very happy with the progress.” – Julie Lam, Independent Lawyer
“Before working with Cynthia my voice was soft – people often told me I was hard to hear and very quiet. I also felt my voice was flat and uninteresting. My voice evolved considerably through working with Cynthia – I learned proper breathing, resonance and intonation that has made my voice stronger and more interesting. I can now present to larger groups without a microphone. I am very happy with my progress and would strongly recommend Cynthia as a voice coach.” -Carl Ward, Managing Director, Accenture
“Cynthia is able to identify my areas of improvement. She is patient to guide me through the sessions and have me see the improvement I wanted. I can feel the voice after the sessions is more powerful and gave me a sense of higher confidence in leading people.” -David Ng, Vice President, SingTel
“Thank you for coaching an old codger like me to speak better by breathing better. Your patience with my 82 years has been remarkable and your skills are undoubted. As a Terrific Mentor I don’t say that often. My recordings of my voice have improved tremendously.” – John Bittleston, CEO @ Terrific Mentors International
“Before working with Cynthia, I would feel the jittering in the beginning of my speeches and that affected my voice as well. Cynthia was able to explain very clearly & calmly what is needed to improve on my voice and speech. After the sessions, not only my voice but also my overall presence was much more authoritative. Everyone who agrees that the way we speak has a major impact on how we feel and perform should consider the coaching with Cynthia.” – Kees Stout, Managing Director, EFG Bank
“Before working with Cynthia, I had difficulty getting my insights out with impact even though I knew I was capable. I would also get nervous and was not able to sound confident and credible. Working with Cynthia is great fun and pleasure. She removed uncertainties and adopted our sessions to match my pace. With so much experience, Cynthia was able to pin point particular aspects of my voice, explain specifics of where my focus of training should be. After a few months of working together, I felt much more confident speaking in front of groups and also knowing I could make a stronger impact. I’m happy to hear my recorded voice sound much more mature and smooth. Looking back, I only wish I had taken this course years ago when I first met Cynthia.” – Yelena Kirenna
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