The Voice Box

02/19/2026

Some people walk into a room and immediately seem at ease. That’s not personality. It’s a skill.

“How to Work a Room” is one of those timeless books that breaks down the invisible rules of networking — how to approach someone, what to say, how to leave a conversation without it being awkward. 📖

If you’ve ever stood at a networking event holding your drink and scanning the room… this is for you.

This is the kind of work I do with my clients — practicing the actual sentences so you feel prepared.

Save this for your next professional growth read. 📚

02/19/2026

This book has a special place in my shelf and will always be at the top of my recommendation list.

How to Work a Room is warm, practical, and genuinely enjoyable to read — a classic guide to confident communication. If you want to up your networking game, consider this your sign to add it to your list.

02/11/2026

Confident communication is just the tip of the iceberg.

Most people think confidence is the goal.
But what actually makes someone sound confident is everything underneath.

Eye contact.
Facial expression.
Gestures.
Pauses.
Clarity.
Volume.
Posture.
Intonation.
Rhythm.

And then — practice.
And more practice.

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with.
It’s something you build.

This is the work I do with my clients — one layer at a time.

⭐️ Try focusing on just one of these at your next meeting and see what shifts.

02/04/2026

Gestures don’t just add colour to your words — they help generate them.

Why?
🧠 The areas for hands and speech are right next to each other in the brain. When you move your hands, you activate those motor regions, which in turn “light up” and support the neighbouring language centres.
This makes it easier to retrieve words, structure your ideas, and keep your message flowing.

🤝 So if you’ve ever been told to “keep your hands still” when presenting, forget it. Your hands are doing some of the smartest work in the room.

💡My question for you: When you’re speaking, how much do you use your hands?

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I’m Nechama, a communication leadership coach and licensed speech-language pathologist. I help professionals build clear, confident communication so their ideas land and their voices are heard.
Book a discovery call (link in bio).

01/28/2026

Client win! ⭐️

My client came to me wanting to transform her pitch for a startup competition — and she won a $5K grant.

We refined her message, strengthened her delivery, and built a pitch that connected with both the judges and the audience.

Communication is a career-changing skill — and it’s trainable.

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I’m Nechama, a communication leadership coach and licensed speech-language pathologist. I help professionals build clear, confident communication so their ideas land and their voices are heard.

Book a discovery call (link in bio).

💡 Quebec residents: services may be covered by private health insurance plans that include speech therapy (orthophonie).

01/20/2026

Small changes can make a big difference in how confident you sound.

These six habits help leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and authority—at work and in everyday conversations.

They’re simple, practical, and powerful when used consistently.

Which habit will you start using this week?
Save this for your next meeting.

If you’re ready to strengthen your leadership communication, book a discovery call (link in bio).

01/14/2026

Hi, I’m Nechama, leadership communication coach and licensed speech therapist (SLP).

If you want to become a better communicator, you’re in the right place! My goal is to help you speak with clarity and confidence at work and at play.

Confident communication starts here.
Book a discovery call now (link in bio).

06/12/2025

03/31/2025

🤡 Join us tomorrow, on April Fool's Day, for our next HEC Toastmasters meeting. We'll be hosting a backwards meeting so it should be lots of fun!

We are happy to provide you wth a safe space to practice public speaking and meet new people ... you might even learn something new!

Guests are always welcome - PM me if you want to talk.

10/13/2024

07/07/2024

I’m so excited!!!

💪 Today my daughter Chavy and I will be walking to fight against cancer.

It’s my birthday tomorrow and my gift 🎁 to myself is to raise money to support the Jewish General Hospital’s Centre Cancer Segal.

Here’s my why:

We've all been touched by cancer in one way or another. My earliest cancer-related memory was when I was a young child and my mom's good friend Sally was diagnosed with breast cancer. Not long after hearing the bad news, we were comforting her husband and young children at Sally's shiva.

My beloved Aunty Goldie was the glue that held our family together. She was diagnosed with cancer not long after retiring from her career as a librarian, and 5 years later she was taken from us. We miss her so much!

More recently, my dear friend Lindsay's husband was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He passed away within a few months, leaving behind a widow and 2 young kids.

My camping buddy and purple-loving friend Bev, who dedicated her career as a social worker to helping disadvantaged children, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just before our summer 2023 camping trip. Bev's joie de vivre was contagious and I'll cherish my memories of our "glamping" trips and the life lessons she shared with me forever. Bev left this world on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:14am.

Please join me in raising money for cancer research. Together, we can make a difference!

On July 7, join your fellow Quebecers to walk or ride in Le Week-end pour combattre le cancer, which brings us together with a common goal: to CONQUER CANCER!

05/19/2024