Your voice is an instrument - use it!

“I never thought about my voice as an instrument before…”  One of my recent delegates said when I asked her for some feedback on a recent training session.  When musicians perform, we Interpret the music on the score, which outlines the composer's intentions and vision for the piece. What is your, or your company's vision, and can you communicate this to your clients and colleagues?   If you’re a solo performer you have slightly more freedom in that interpretation; your phrasing, sound and style can be more individual than if you were in an ensemble, where the synchronisation of these elements is required. A common ethos… one voice.   Is your company presenting the same message?   What are your company's values? A band, ensemble, or orchestra will have it’s own values based on an appreciation of the style and genre of the music played. It’s period and place… it’s roots. Conversations will have been had regarding the details of a groove, a cadenza, or an arrangement, which will lead to an identity and sound for the group.   Music in its highest form is an extremely powerful medium, and can affect hearts and minds literally and emotionally. How are you or your company making a difference and engaging with people on an emotional level and perhaps challenging their values?