2.1 - Put Me In, Coach - I'm Ready To Play!

Welcome back to Inside Voice, where we kick off Season 2 with a deep dive into the world of coaching for voice actors. Hosts Louise Porter and Brad Grochowski return from their hiatus to discuss the evolving role of coaching in their careers and how it can both empower and overwhelm. Join us as we explore the nuances of coaching, from the benefits of niche-specific guidance to the potential pitfalls of overthinking every read. Brad and Louise candidly share their experiences with various coaches, highlighting the importance of finding the right fit and knowing when to focus on practice versus seeking more instruction. The episode also touches on the challenges of breaking into competitive genres like commercial voiceover work and the value of continuous learning in less glamorous but steady fields like corporate narration and e-learning. As always, we invite you to join the conversation. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, your insights and questions are welcome at [email protected]. 00:00 - Inside Voice explores freelance voiceover world while being introverts 00:37 - Welcome, everybody, to season two of Inside Voice 03:10 - Some of the frustrations or maybe downsides to coaching are discussed 08:52 - Gen says if you're not getting enough work, get coaching 14:58 - If there was one bit of coaching that I would prioritize right now 19:09 - I do a lot of E learning for industrial stuff like that 20:31 - Covid: I wish I'd sought more coaching earlier 25:49 - Okay. Have we exhausted, uh, that topic for now? I think so. Yeah. That's good 26:02 - Emmanuel: Sometimes giving an ABC roll can backfire on revisions 30:59 - Giving three reads without being asked for three is going above and beyond, right 34:14 - Inside Voice Episode 11 is available everywhere that podcasts stream 34:54 - We have a new closing tagline to try out 35:27 - Inside Voice is where quiet strength meets bold narratives We hope you enjoy this episode of Inside Voice, where quiet strength meets bold narratives. Don't forget to leave us a review and let us know how we're doing! For more information, visit theinsidevoicepodcast.com and find us wherever podcasts stream. Links: Kim Herdon Darcy Smith