Hi, I’m Sonja.
I work with experienced, capable professionals whose expertise is unquestionable, yet whose voice does not always reflect the level at which they operate. People who are articulate, intelligent, and highly qualified, but notice that in moments of visibility or responsibility their voice tightens, their breath shortens, and their authority does not land as clearly as it should.
This is not a lack of confidence.
It is how the body responds to pressure, responsibility, and being seen.
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I know how frustrating it is when you have depth, experience, and insight, yet your voice does not fully carry the weight of what you bring. When your words are strong, but your voice sounds forced or restrained. When years of training, knowledge, and competence are not fully heard.
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My own path began with voice training from a young age. I developed strong technique and control and believed that mastery of the voice would naturally create ease and confidence in all speaking situations. And while technical skill brought precision, it did not automatically translate into stability when speaking as myself, in professional contexts, under pressure.
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Singing was secure.
Speaking as an expert was not.
This distinction changed everything.
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Over time, through working with voice, physiology, and professional communication, I realised that voice training alone is not enough. The speaking voice is shaped not only by technique, but by how safely and steadily the nervous system carries responsibility and visibility. Without regulation, even a well-trained voice can lose stability. That understanding became the foundation of my work.
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Today, I do not focus on helping people “sound better” or “feel more confident.” I guide them to stabilise the system that supports their voice, so authority, clarity, and composure become reliable, especially in high-responsibility situations.
This is not about performance.
It is about ensuring that how you are heard truly reflects who you are and the role you hold.
There is a way for your voice to feel natural, steady, and fully aligned with who you are. The work is to allow it to become reliable.
This work led to the development of the methodology I use today. It brings together my formal education in social and cultural anthropology, linguistics, and coaching, with professional voice training and regulation-based communication work.
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My background is multidisciplinary. I have spent years studying how communication functions across cultures, systems, and professional contexts, and how the nervous system shapes how we speak and are perceived. My approach is informed by research in communication, psychology, neuroscience, and leadership development, as well as by my training as a musician and voice professional.
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I work in a precise and individualised way. The tools I use depend on the person and the professional context they are in. The objective is always clarity, efficiency, and stability: to reach the desired outcome in the most direct and sustainable way possible.
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My artistic and musical background allows me to work with the voice not only as a technical instrument, but as a living system that reflects how safely and clearly a person carries responsibility, visibility, and leadership. This gives the work both accuracy and depth.
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I was born and trained in Vienna, Austria, and I am now based in Brussels, Belgium, where I work with professionals in international and institutional environments.
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If you would like to explore whether this work is appropriate for your role and context, you are welcome to request a private consultation.
I look forward to connecting with you.
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Sonja