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ArtofBusiness Soundbyte - What you can and cant do in November

2009-10-27T08:00:37Z

If you are considering your opportunities for learning on the weekend of 13-15^th November, let me remind you that it is probably too late for:

· the NLP conference in London

· the weekend of teachings with Sogyal Rinpoche in Basel Switzerland

· or the Culture Link conference in Zagreb

It is, however, just the right time to book for VOCAL INTELLIGENCE in the Yarra Valley

This is not just another communication program. It is an in depth personal exploration in an atmosphere of warmth and fun for intelligent people wanting to explore their presence in the world.

Wouldn’t it be terrific if you could start the new year presenting, attend meetings and handling difficult situations with new embodied knowledge!

Early bird ends soon and grab the incredible discount when you bring a friend.

Contact Louise at www.artofbusiness.com.au or email artofbusiness@bigpond.com.au

Dr Louise Mahler is a very accessible, energetic and highly motivating coach. She has taught

me the importance of breathing and voice in addition to more conventional presentation

techniques. As a result of her course, I derive greater satisfaction and enjoyment from

lecturing large and small units at University level and my teaching evaluations have improved

significantly. I have and will continue to recommend Dr Louise Mahler and her services to my

colleagues in Academia.

Dr. Anke Leroux

Senior Lecturer

P.S. If you are looking for a creative in your presentation that suits many situations? Did you know the driving rules are changing on 1^st November. There are tons of analogies there eg if you are making a presentation on changes in ANYTHING in your organisation you can say “just like the new driving rules, if you don’t take note and read what we are doing you may be caught out” etc

www.artofbusiness.com.au

The sky is falling, the sky is falling

2009-07-01T10:01:22Z

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The Sky is falling, the sky is falling

"The sky is falling, the sky is falling!"

Well, maybe not, but if you do not want to sound like Henny Penny, remember:

Wednesday, 15th July
Vocal Intelligence
The Bureaux, Level 1,
530 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
9.30am - 5.30pm
$470

BOOK NOW
Here are some recent experiences:

One of my coaching clients admitted to taking 2 panadol before every presentation. Work the logic out in that! Now the panadol are gone and so is the chronic cough.

Another client connected the chiropractic work he had been doing for years with his speaking. A new voice appeared and he is reborn.

Another is exploring to find the power of a woman (when she used to be a man).

These may not be your issues, but whatever the case: in presentation, in meetings, on boards, to work through pain, to bring who you really are to what you do: Vocal Intelligence is extremely valuable.

And remember, there are weekend retreats in the Yarra Valley:
21-23 August and 2-4 october. $995 full residential.

Call Dr Louise Mahler on 0419 720 754, email: louise@artofbusiness.com.au or visit www.artofbusiness.com.au

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The sky is falling, the sky is falling

2009-07-01T08:10:52Z

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The Sky is falling, the sky is falling

"The sky is falling, the sky is falling!"

Well, maybe not, but if you do not want to sound like Henny Penny, remember:

Wednesday, 15th July
Vocal Intelligence
The Bureaux, Level 1,
530 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
9.30am - 5.30pm
$470

BOOK NOW
Here are some recent experiences:

One of my coaching clients admitted to taking 2 panadol before every presentation. Work the logic out in that! Now the panadol are gone and so is the chronic cough.

Another client connected the chiropractic work he had been doing for years with his speaking. A new voice appeared and he is reborn.

Another is exploring to find the power of a woman (when she used to be a man).

These may not be your issues, but whatever the case: in presentation, in meetings, on boards, to work through pain, to bring who you really are to what you do: Vocal Intelligence is extremely valuable.

And remember, there are weekend retreats in the Yarra Valley:
21-23 August and 2-4 october. $995 full residential.

Call Dr Louise Mahler on 0419 720 754, email: louise@artofbusiness.com.au or visit www.artofbusiness.com.au

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Book now for One-day Vocal Intelligence workshop

2009-06-05T10:54:54Z

Book now for One-day Vocal Intelligence workshop %nbsp;

Learn something new about yourself in June!

The next Vocal Intelligence workshop is:

Friday 19th June
9am-5pm
The Bureaux
530 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne
$470 or $350 each when you book for two
(price includes lunch and work materials)

At this workshop we will:

Understand the mind/body/voice connection
Diagnose your blockages to vocal success
Practice new ways of applying the new skills to your work

To book:

Go to www.artofbusiness.com.au or
call Louise at 0419 720 754 or
reply to this email or
email: artofbusiness@bigpond.com

Bring a friend!

Love Louise

ArtofBusiness Soundbyte - Adophobia and the Retreat

2009-05-27T13:41:24Z

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IN THIS EDITION:

1. Adophobia and the retreat
2. Tongue Twisters
3. Upcoming workshops

1. ADOPHOBIA AND THE RETREAT

Ever heard of Adophobia? No? Well, that’s because it is not really a word, but an effort to create a word for something that affects many, but does not exist in our vocabulary — the fear of singing. Why is there no such word? Because, believe it or not, the ancients never had a need for it!!

Last weekend I conducted a retreat called ‘Vocal Intelligence and Presentation’ in the Yarra Valley (what a terrific experience—see below) and, as happens with a lot of the Vocal Intelligence programs, someone attended ‘only’ on the grounds that they would not have to sing. Wish granted! Blow me down if they then didn’t write on the end-of-program feedback “I loved the singing”. What is going on here?

How do you get those dramatic changes? No one has to do what they don’t want to do (OK, the whip helps) and we only do what the group is happy to work with, but people find that massive change happens quickly and, as the voice changes, so does the mind. Having a retreat tremendously magnified that possibility and bingo, next thing you know it’s a sing-a-long (not quite—for those still suffering Adophobia).

The term ‘retreat’ involves the notion of safety; of temporarily removing oneself from one's usual environment in order to become immersed in a particular subject matter. On this retreat, the Gawler Foundation was the perfect ‘removal’. We were isolated in a country environment with the kangaroos and other wildlife and the food was fantastic. Broccoli and almond soup as morning tea is a far cry from the usual fare that weighs us down and kicks us on with sugar. We didn’t need a sugar-buzz: we had laughter!

Fiona Edelstein moved up from her Armadale Studio to offer a sleep workshop, morning yoga and evening meditation. Every participant, no matter how new to the idea, thought these were vital compliments. Fiona was superb and, hooray, she has already marked us down for the next two programs.

It was a great honour for me to work with this fabulous group and along with improved presence, presentation and vocal projection, none of them ever have to find a home in their vocabulary for the make-believe Adophobia.

Here is what some of them had to say about their weekend:

Stunning! Your ability to model all the different voice combinations is entertaining and extremely valuable. This is mastery at a very high level. Great balance of specific techniques and open learning—experiential/personal. Your coaching is strong, direct and needed! World class! I always thought you were good and now I know you’re brilliant! Geoff, Speaker, Trainer and Writer

Content was fabulous. Super rich but not dense. Filled with wonderful learning and structured for absorption. Brilliantly facilitated! 2 key things – firstly, Louise, you create such a fantastic energy of fun and laughter and secondly, you have such a backbone and courage in service of the individual and group. I love how you get your hands right in there and call it. Loved it all. Loved the real stories and gags. Louise you are a superstar! Such a wonderful combination of realness, strength, fun, intelligence, comic brilliance and just a hell of a great person. Thank you. Natarsha, Executive Coach

Excellent. The agenda was perfect. The facilitation was excellent. This weekend I know will change my life and I just want to say “THANK YOU” Doris, CEO

It was a wide range of useful topics brought together with practical exercises. I enjoyed the friendly and intimate environment and the personalized feedback. I really enjoyed the course and am glad I came. Amanda, Manager

Great. Practical strategies that can be put into play straight away. Outstanding facilitation. Thank you for all the nurturing (no matter how brutal) and sharing all the info with us. Thank you for an amazing weekend. My body will never be the same. Andrea, Naturopath

Surprising, energizing. New – some aspects unlike other presentation courses. Facilitated very well. Encouraged each of us to stretch, and then some, yet always respectful of the individual. Gabrielle, Management Consultant

2. TONGUE TWISTERS

Try these tongue twisters. Remember to work your tongue, not your jaw.

A – Around the rugged rocks the ragged rascal ran.

B – Big black bug bit a big black bear and the big black bear bled black blood.

C – Can I cook a proper cup of coffee in a copper coffee pot?

D – Don’t doubt the doorbell, but differ with the doorknob.

E – Eight gray geese in a green field grazing.

F – Fine white vinegar with veal.

G – Grab the groundhog from the glazed grass.

H – High roller, low roller, lower roller.

I – Inexplicably mimicking him hiccupping.

J – Jingle jungle jangle joker.

K – Knit kilts for nasty cold nights.

L – Lucy likes light literature.

M – Monkeys make monopoly monotonous.

N – The Next nest will not necessarily be next to nothing.

O – Octopi occupy a porcupine’s mind.

P – Peter Prangle, the prickly pear picker, picked three perfectly prickly pears.

Q – Queen Catherine wakes the cat, and the cat quietly cries.

R – Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers!

S – Some shun sunshine. Do you shun sunshine?

T – Three thick thistle sticks.

U – Unique New York, Unique New York, Unique New York.

V – Venti, Grande, Tall - Very Grand Words for Large, Medium, Small.

W – Will’s wetsuit is round and wet and rough and wide and ready to go on a watery ride.

X – Xylophones exist or so existentialists insist.

Y – Yoda met a Yeti on the Plains of Serengeti.

Z – Zoologists illogically love to read astrology.

3. UPCOMING DATES

Vocal Intelligence and Presentation Retreat Weekend
6pm 21st August – 4pm on Sunday 23rd August $995 early bird
6pm 2nd October – 4pm on Sunday 4th October $995 early bird

Vocal Intelligence and Presentation 1 day workshop
Friday 19th June Melbourne $470
Wednesday 15th July Melbourne $470
Monday 17th August Melbourne $470

Mentoring evenings
3 evenings 6-7.30pm
Thursdays 18th June, Thursday 25th June and Thursday 2nd July all three $150

Contact Dr Louise Mahler on 0419 720 754 or email: louise@artofbusiness.com.au

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2009-05-20T12:50:31Z

The next Creative Performance Exchange (CPX) meeting is on Tues 9 June 2009, from 8.00am to 9.30am at Deloitte offices, 550 Bourke St, Melbourne, at which Dr Louise Mahler will facilitate activities on �Lessons of Opera; Translation of the Performance Arts to Business.�

Hope you can join us.

Dr Louise Mahler will lead us through a highly interactive exploration of how Operatic practices can inform business thinking and activity. This new lens of Opera will give us new ways to develop individually and organizationally.

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The electric blankets are on

2009-04-30T07:42:06Z

I have had feedback that the weekend in the Yarra Valley for ‘Vocal Intelligence and Presentation’ is a spectacular offering for a way-too-reasonable price. So, isn’t it nice that in these times of economic trouble, you can still find something to make you feel great!

I do not want you to miss out on this opportunity-of-the-year, so the offer for the early bird is still available for a couple of newsletter subscribers (that’s you).

In this workshop we will:

· Discover things about your current habitual strategy for sound that you never even guessed

· Explore your astounding vocal potential

· Realize the connection between mind, body and voice and why you sound how you sound

· Learn how to really engage the people around you

· Incorporate the learnings into your work , be that face-to-face meetings, presentation, facilitation, coaching or participating on a Board

This is something you just can not afford to miss.

Call and reserve your place now and I can get the beds made up specially!

Love Louise 0419 720 754

PS As an extra treat, if you miss Fiona Edelstein’s sleep workshop in Armadale over the next fortnight, she will be repeating it for you on Saturday evening in the Yarra Valley

Note: No more need for Camp Eden! The venue for our workshop is the Gawler Foundation, set in a beautiful rural landscape. It is a non-smoking, with a special vegetarian diet.

Vocal Intelligence and Presentation

6pm 15^th May – 4pm 17^th May

The Yarra Valley

$995 including accommodation, meals and all workshops

Contact artofbusiness@bigpond.com

ArtofBusiness Soundbyte April 2009

2009-04-21T12:36:10Z

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IN THIS EDITION:

1. BUILDING BRIDGES OVER THE VOID OF VOICE!

2. FREE RESOURCES

3. SPECIAL WORKSHOP OFFER

1. BUILDING BRIDGES OVER THE VOID OF VOICE!

When I returned from Europe years ago I brought back a chronic asthma that I discovered to be so common, it is frightening. I had a constant dry cough and shortness of breath and it made me so constantly tired, tight in the chest and sent me hoarse. Although the puffers I was prescribed seemed to keep it at bay, the asthma was never really 'gone' and the puffers has side effects I did not fully understand when I began using them!

In the end I was lucky enough to experience a 'spontaneous remission', so you will rarely hear me cough now, but it did teach me some great lessons about our world of vocal health. It taught me that it can be confusing, misleading and sometimes just plain mystifying unless you know where to go and who to ask.

My specific area of voice now is more the connection of mind, body and voice, which I call, 'Vocal Intelligence'. It is more about the psychology than health. Now, if you think the information on vocal health is fraught, you should try vocal psychology!

In this case it is not so much a matter of misleading and confusing material, as it is a complete gaping hole.

2. FREE RESOURCES

So, if you would like to know more, I am offering several sources that may be beneficial:

A.	A list of websites for vocal videos, articles and pictures

B.	The vocal reference list from my award winning PhD on Vocal Intelligence

C.	Advice on specific medical contacts in the different cities (yes, there are special doctors who deal with 'voice' as opposed to 'diseased larynxes')

D.	A pre-order on my book Vocal Intelligence, which is currently in the making

Contact me at louise@artofbusiness.com.au if you would like me to send this information.

1. Wikipedia tells us that ' In medicine, spontaneous remission is recovery without known reason or cause. Spontaneous remission are usual in many health disorders and are more commonplace than it is generally assumed.'

***3. SPECIAL OFFER ***

Alternatively, you will get all this and more when you attend my weekend workshop on

Mastering the Voice and Presentation 6pm 15th May - 4pm on 17th May

This is the event you need to attend. It is a residential program in the Yarra Valley, where we will be working on you and your vocal strategies, as well as the way you bring those skills to presentation, meetings and one-on-one situations, especially difficult situations.

Have you ever wondered why you can't be heard?

Have you wondered why you can't be understood?

Have you wondered why you sound the way you sound and whether that can change?

Have you wondered how you can apply to this to really engage audiences and communities with whom you work?

Have you ever wanted to sing?

At this retreat, we will explore all these areas in a fun and exhilarating program, chock-a-block with practical exercises which will leave you feeling fantastic to face the year as the best you can be.

In addition, Fiona Edelstein will offer a session on yoga, a relaxing meditation and a sleep program to help you prepare for the stressful environment back in the real world.

While there is an early bird of $975, for those enrolling through the newsletter before May, I will offer to you a special deal of BUY ONE AT THE EARLY BIRD RATE STILL AND BRING A FRIEND AT 1/2 PRICE FOR ONLY $490. The price includes materials, meals, accommodation and two days of exciting learning. So, what are you waiting for? Put it in your diary now and contact me on 0419 720 754 or email: louise@artofbusiness.com.au

Read what others have said from recent workshops:

The masterclass was fantastic. You have a fascinating ability to keep yourself and the course participants grounded with the task at hand, yet unleash each participant's hidden capabilities. The humour, the individual treatment and the group work created a positive empowering environment. Thanks for your willingness to share. I finished the short series knowing more about myself and how to best use this new found knowledge. Bob Mitchell, Leadership Development Consultant

Your work is amazing and I would love to implant all that you have come to know into my little brain! Tracey Hamilton, Learning and Development Manager, Intimo

Thanks so much for this work - it really is amazingly informative, useful, and exciting! Jenny Krapez, IVF Laboratory, Melbourne IVF

I was at your recent workshop at Mcmillan, Warragul. So good, learnt so much, had so much fun!!! just wanted to let you know how wonderful you were. Heather Woolcock, ECG

The Vocal Intelligence workshop with Dr Louise Mahler was absolutely brilliant! With grace and precision Louise took us on a journey of physiological self-discovery. I went to her course to be a more commanding presenter and learn strategies to retain my energy throughout training delivery. Well I got so much more than that! With surgical precision and world class expertise Louise gave me techniques and tools tailored specifically for me, to not only find my own voice but express it with commanding clarity and confidence. Thank you Louise, I vow to send anyone who wants to learn how to speak powerfully to this course. It is an absolute must in my books! Anneli Blundell, Principal - Beyond Coaching

Louise's enthusiastic, hands-on approach to vocal training seemingly works miracles in no time at all, by re-emphasising the knowledge and habits we all start off with but somehow lose track of along the way. It can be a struggle to overcome old habits but, once you do, it's extraordinary how comfortable and natural it feels. Add to this a healthy boost of increased confidence in presentation skills and one leaves at the end of the course - at the end of each session! - primed and ready to take on the world - and also to view how others are presenting to us in a whole new and informative light.

Louise's teaching style is amusing and friendly, while at the same time being direct, affirming, and - more importantly - personally targeted, while simultaneously benefiting the whole group. She is not afraid to share her own experiences or vulnerabilities in a way that puts you at your ease instantly, and makes the course a shared experience rather than the traditional dry, student/teacher "preachy" relationship. Classes fly by in no time at all, it seems, yet you go away knowing so much more than you did before - without feeling overwhelmed or unable to process all that information.

The class was without question one of the best I have ever attended, and I cannot recommend it, or Louise, highly enough. Paul Leech, Newlands Community Centre

Contact Dr Louise Mahler on 0419 720 754 or email: louise@artofbusiness.com.au

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Incredible Special Weekend Retreat

2009-04-07T11:32:17Z

SUPER RETREAT WEEKEND
MASTERING THE VOICE OF PRESENTATION

This is the event you have been waiting for: A weekend for those wanting an intensive to follow-up; for those wanting to immerse themselves for the first time and; for those who want to have dramatic impact on your thinking around presence and interaction.

This is a chance to take time out, get feedback, practise, MAKE THE CHANGE and KEEP IT!

Here’s what participants say:

The evidence of your outcomes will without any shadow of doubt positively impact not only financial performance, but importantly – client relationships, intra and inter organizational dialogue and overall will contribute to a culture of supreme professional performance. . . The value add even above this to the individual in building self esteem, confidence, perspective and therefore growth and fulfillment through their own potential is absolutely beyond the price tag!
Joseph de Souza, Corporate Coach to CEOs

I now have a different walk, way of sitting, way of breathing, way of talking. I even drive differently.

I told my personal trainer about Vocal Intelligence, and now he wants to do the training! Stephen Kelly, Facilitator

Thanks so much for this work – it really is amazingly informative, useful, and exciting! Jenny Krapez, Manager

Dr Louise Mahler was absolutely brilliant! With grace and precision Louise took us on a journey of physiological self-discovery. . ..With surgical precision and world class expertise Louise gave me techniques and tools tailored specifically for me, to not only find my own voice but express it with commanding clarity and confidence. Thank you Louise, I vow to send anyone who wants to learn how to speak powerfully to this course. It is an absolute must in my books! Anneli Blundell, Trainer

The workshop was great. I'm constantly aware now when I slip into that twang and can quickly pull out. I love the sound. Deep and resonant. Laura Yael, Hypnotherapist

I used your breathing technique before I started to free up my diaphragm and energise myself and it worked a treat. I received a lot of compliments on the strength and quality of my voice. So thank you! Bill Farman, Speaker

I love your teaching style in that it instantly broke down any barriers and made us all feel at ease. The exercises we did were excellent for practicing the techniques and the last session where we all got to present tied it all in perfectly.

You’re obviously a very skilled presenter, not just a voice coach. Greg Kennedy, Trainer

Thanks for an illuminating workshop, Louise. . . I can hear the change and confidence in my voice today. Your competitive advantage is in your holistic concept: mind-body-voice. The breath of life. I love the way we start with the diaphragm and always come back to that and to the flow of air. Anything that gets in the way of that flow distorts it. Josie Emery, Author and Manager

I feel you have helped me find the missing piece to years of work. Thank you so much!! It feels like I get to go ahead with full power as “me”. Stop looking for someone who is going to give it to me, do it for me; recue me, like me or whatever that pleading is. . . What matters is I have the tool?? (is that the word) to choose a different way of being and operating in the world. Lise Hunt, Primal Therapist

I followed your tips, the main one being the little cough prior to speaking – and the talk when fantastically well. James Moreno, Senior Manager

You made a great impact! Nick Foa, CEO

PUT THESE DATES IN YOUR DIARY:

This exciting weekend will run from 6pm on Friday 15^th May to 4pm on Sunday 17^th May.

There will be special session with Fiona Edelstein who will offer a yoga morning and sleep evening and Dr Daniel Lewis, who will enlighten us on meditation.

The Gawler Foundation is set in a rural setting for quiet walks within one hour of Melbourne and you can book massage and treatments to enhance your stay.

The weekend is designed to facilitate breakthrough learning and also be fun and informative. You can bring your presentations, training and facilitation styles, difficult situation problems and coaching and leadership concerns. We will show how Vocal Intelligence can really make a major impact on you and how you interact with others.

SPOIL YOURSELF: Get out, get feedback, get strategies and get practicing

For only $995 Early Bird and $1,200 after 1^st May.

The incredible price is inclusive of all the accommodation, delicious nutritious food and all materials.

A fabulous price for a special event

So contact us at artofbusiness@bigpond.com

I look forward to hearing you there.

Next Wednesday could change your life

2009-03-12T08:54:48Z

The feedback is that our work on Vocal Intelligence is the missing ingredient to becoming a truly engaging presenter, facilitator, coach and leader. In short, it is changing people’s lives.

Next Wednesday you have the opportunity to join us for an intensive day of exploring your voice/body/mind connection through:

· Personal diagnosis

· Techniques for change and

· Lots of practice in every situation – presentation, meetings, difficult situations, giving feedback – everywhere!

The event is 9:00 am to 5:00pm on Wednesday 18^th March at the Bureaux, 530 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

Your investment for the event is $470, which involves a whole day of my personal attention and will include one-on-one coaching that focuses on your specific goals and challenges. It’s going to be really dynamic and it will be your last chance for months.

To confirm your space email louise@artofbusiness.com.au

Please join us, so we can start the change that will impact your career in profound and tangible ways.

Warmest Regards,

Dr. Louise Mahler

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Announcement from The Art of Business

2009-02-27T06:57:14Z

*** Announcement ***

Did you know that every? business person is considered a ‘voice professional’.

So, if the amateur practices until they get it right, the professional practices until they can’t get it wrong!

In March Dr Louise Mahler is offering you a choice of two ways to ‘get it right’ and keep it that way

1. One-day Vocal Intelligence program

2. Thursday evening Masterclass Series

Participants tell me “this is the best program I have ever done” and “I had no idea I could do it”.

I want to offer you the same opportunity.

These offerings are an EXCLUSIVE one day or four-evening group, for EXPLORING and ENHANCING your Voice of Leadership and it will be fast-paced, fun and very experiential.

Remember, for outstanding results in life you need to experiment, to practice and get guidance in ‘real time’, with feedback from an expert. This allows you to achieve mastery, incredible results, and an expanded sense of self (knowing yourself as someone that ‘can’.)

***Your challenge***

Can you imagine how your career results would soar, and how much fun you could have with me at your side helping you to unleash your voice of leadership?

The groups are small so no one will be safe from my roving eye!

If you are in this group, you will be trained, mentored, coached inside

out outside and upside down. You will come out a new person of power

and free self expression, with a greater degree of self love and care.

And you will have a blast....

1. Vocal Intelligence Day

Where: The Bureaux, 530 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
When: Wednesday 18^th March

Investment: $470

2. VIP Masterclass series

Where: 917 High Street, Armadale, Melbourne NOTE: NEW VENUE /FREE PARKING
When: Thursday 12^th March - Thursday 2^nd April Note: new time and day

Investment: $200 for all 4 sessions (or $60 for individual sessions)

How to secure your space:

A. Go to www.artofbusiness.com.au/seminar-bookings.html (PS the technical hitches are now resolved for bookings)

(Did you have a challenge with our payment options online? Technology challenges have now been fixed and you can try

B. Simply email me at louise@artofbusiness.com.au to confirm your space.

Do not dilly-dally on this one. It is going to make the difference to your 2009 and you don’t want to miss out.

To your Vocal Success,

Louise

Personally Tailored Learning by The Art of Business

2009-02-24T08:14:38Z

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Personally Tailored Learning

If you think you are ready for personally-tailored-learning with tons of
feedback and a good laugh, get ready for:

"The Vocally Intelligent Professionals Masterclass Series"

An exclusive weekly evening mentoring group, involving practical exercises, learning and feedback on presentation in the workplace, with
Dr Louise Mahler.

Venue: 917 High Street, Armadale NOTE: NEW VENUE /FREE PARKING

Dates: Thursday 12th, 19th and 26th March and 2nd April NOTE: NEW DAY (Thursdays)

Time: 6pm - 7.15 pm NOTE: NEW EVENING TIME

Cost: $200 (or $60 for individual attendance)

Book now because numbers are limited for this exclusive learning experience.

Don't miss out. Email Louise now louise@artofbusiness.com.au, apply on the web page: www.artofbusiness.com.au or reply to this email. It's that easy!

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From Louise Mahler: ArtofBusiness February News

2009-02-13T08:16:00Z

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Thank you to everyone who has enquired about the effect of fires on our beautiful property here in the Upper Yarra Valley. Yes, we are safe and incredibly lucky. It could have been us.

On the other hand, there is a kind of mass hysteria reigning in Yarra Junction. The Healesville fire can be seen in one direction, the Yea fire in another and the Bunyip fire in another. From our back deck we can hear bulldozers building breaks in the hill and see and hear helicopters flying in all directions. We are all exhausted from raking, carrying, cutting, dragging and staying up all night and … the show ain’t over! People here cry when you meet them on the street and I know that friends in Melbourne are feeling stressed and helpless.

Apparently, all muscles in the body, including the vocal folds, vibrate in the 8 to 12 Hz range. In moments of stress, the body prepares for fight or flight by increasing the readiness of its muscles to spring into action. Their vibration increases from the relaxed 8 to 9 Hz, to the stressful 11 to 12 Hz range. In practice, these increased vibrations, plus the fact that the larynx is restricted by muscle tension, mean that in times of stress, the voice goes higher and higher and stays there.

Trying to make practical sense of this information, researchers at the Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, US, studied voice and stress and discovered that the voices of people who are suicidal are noticeably higher in pitched than those who are not, or even those who are just depressed. This is supposed to be useful for people on ‘help lines’.

The problem is that voice analysts are far from united on this view, as they are on almost areas of vocal perception. Some say that when people decide to kill themselves, they, in fact, “often appear more calm.” In reality, all we can say is that voices will respond to stress in ‘some way’ and it will be different for each person. You need to know the person.

On another tack, Voice Stress Analysis technology (used in lie detection) ascertains that abnormal variations of pitch depict the telling of a lie. Compare Nixon’s resignation speech to his “I am not a crook” speech (although this is cited as an example of the phenomenon, I am more interested in the blockage of air in the second one as opposed to the first).

Combining these thoughts, the issue is: as you become stressed, your voices changes (most likely in an upwards direction) and that uncharacteristic pitch variation can be perceived as deception. Therefore, your stress may be interpreted as a flaw in your trustworthiness… so, just as you may need your friends more and more . . . . they don’t want to know you. Pretty unfair!

as you become stressed, your voices changes and
that uncharacteristic pitch variation can be perceived as deception

If you think that’s tough, spare a thought for John Farnham. In Bernard Zuel’s review notes of Farnham’s album 33 1/3 , he wrote. . . “when he says. ‘when it comes to making love, baby, you’re the best’, what you hear is ‘you make a nice tea, pet’.”

I think the key message yet again is that the gift of voice is not in how we perceive others, but how we get to know ourselves, hearing and feeling the changes in our voices and learning what they mean for US. Right now, I know I am stressed, so I had better get back to the raking.

PS Thank you to Helen Canny for bringing buckets, towels, taking the dogs to Glen Iris and organizing her street for donations and softdrinks for the CFA.

Below are some dates for your diary:

Vocal Intelligence Public Workshops
Brisbane: Friday 20th February
Melbourne: Wednesday 18th March, Monday 4th May, Friday 21st August
Canberra: Wednesday 11th March, Friday 24th April

Strategies for Sound weekend of personal development through sound
Yarra Valley: Friday evening 15th May - Sunday evening 17th May

Presentation Skills Public Program
Melbourne: Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st March,
Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th June

1st Masterclass Series
Melbourne: 5th March - 2nd April (5 sessions at 917 High Street 6-7.30pm)

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PO Box 125, Yarra Junction, Victoria 3797

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Is 2009 your year for meditation??

2009-01-27T11:24:42Z

Be Stress Free In 2009

Discover the art and science of meditation
& how to be peaceful and calm

An evening seminar for information,
enjoyment and relaxation.

Thursday, 5 February, 2009

Presenters for this special evening are:

Daniel Lewis a physician, rheumatologist and meditation teacher who integrates
mainstream medicine with natural approaches to health and wellbeing.

Louise Mahler PhD, a former soloist with the Vienna State Opera. Louise’s work,
Vocal Intelligence, connects voice, body and mind to all aspects of life and work.

Bill Patterson is a clinical hypnotherapist and has taught and practised meditation
for over 20 years. He leads the More than Meditation course, a 6 week programme
designed for mind body healing and personal change.

You are invited to register now for this seminar where we will explore ways of
accessing peace of mind in our everyday lives. Our commitment is that in this seminar you will gain understanding and be inspired.

Date: Thursday evening February 5^th, 2009

Time: 7:00 - 9: 00 pm Please arrive at 6:45 for a prompt start.

Venue: Spiritgrow Centre, 226 Balaclava Rd Caulfield

( near Hawthorn Road), Easy street parking at Caulfield Park 2 minutes walk away.

Entry: $22 Pre registration is required.

Online registration: www.pathways2wellbeing.com.au

Telephone registration: 9529 6094

P.S. This seminar will also serve as an introduction to the More Than Meditation course commencing March 5. For more information about this seminar and the 6 week meditation course : www.pathways2wellbeing.com.au

ArtofBusiness Upcoming Vocal Workshop for speakers and presenters

2008-11-20T08:55:14Z

LAST CHANCE TO VOICE VOICE VOICE

Here’s some comments from this week’s speakers, trainers and presenters from the Sydney workshop.

Loved yesterday’s workshop. It’s been a long time since I attended a workshop that is as valuable as Vocal Intelligence. Yesterday was a revelation - things I learned yesterday have the potential to be life changing.

Thank you Louise for a brilliant day. I didn’t want it to end – lots of info, lots of guidance on how to improve, lots of fun. I love your teaching style in that it instantly broke down any barriers and made us all feel at ease. The exercises we did were excellent for practicing the techniques and the last session where we all got to present tied it all in perfectly. You’re obviously a very skilled presenter, not just a voice coach. Greg

You are warm, gracious and fun. I finished the day with a sense of great excitement and optimism about embarking on the next leg of my personal voice journey; and really being able to further release and harness the richness inherent in my voice. Tim

Well, thanks once again for an illuminating workshop, Louise. I got a lot out of it and I was totally exhausted when I got home and slept a solid 8 hours. I can hear the change and confidence in my voice today Josie

Event Details

The event is 9:00 am to 5:00pm on Wednesday 26^th November at the Bureaux, Level 1, 530 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

To secure your place, email: artofbusiness@bigpond.com

Voice Exploration Day in Melbourne - last chance this year!

2008-11-11T07:47:31Z

One Day Voice Exploration Workshop

For those of you who can see the benefit of exploring your vocal life, make sure you attend the upcoming One Day Voice Exploration seminar.

This seminar is specifically designed for those who want to explore their authenticity through voice.
As with all my events it will be fun and interactive.

At the seminar you will:

Explore your current patterns of vocal expression
Realise what this means about you
Personalise techniques for change
Discover how you can apply that to your work situation to appear, feel and sound confident and connected
Grow in your confidence and skill as a public speaker

Event Details

The event is 9:00 am to 5:00pm on Wednesday 26^th November at the Bureaux, 530 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne – yes, this time in the city

Recent feedback from session participants includes

The conference and you were a great success. It was wonderful to have you there and see people laughing and laughing and also thinking and thinking. Thank you again very much for your thoughtfulness in your work as well as being just brilliant. Deborah Pearson St John of God

Your session was sensational, leaving everyone with such good feelings and raving about YOU! Kaliopi Tousis, Organisational Development Australia

Hey, I feel you have helped me find the missing piece to years of work. Thank you so much!!

Private coaching participant

I especially enjoyed Dr Louise both for what she had to say (or sing) and her vibrant and energetic presence. Mike Bearsdell, Boral

I have told so many people about your session. It truly was sensational. Gayle Hinkfuss

I greatly enjoyed your presentation/ performance- one of the most stimulating presentations I’ve seen in years. Michael Makeham, Acumen Partners

Your Investment:

Your investment for the event is $470, which involves a whole day of my personal attention and will include one-on-one coaching that focuses on your specific goals and challenges.

Note: Places are limited due to my desire to give personal attention and feedback on the day so if you are interested get in quick.

How To Confirm Your Space:

To confirm your space email louise@artofbusiness.com.au You can also email me with any questions.

I look forward to your company on the day.

Warmest Regards,

Dr. Louise Mahler

PS The day will be an incredible opportunity to facilitate real personal change in your life that will impact your career in profound and tangible ways. You will notice the change and others certainly will as well.

The Art of Business Soundbyte October 2008

2008-10-28T06:14:20Z

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I have just returned from a trip to Canada for the Art of Management conference and thought I would share what I gained: Click here to get your free papers from the Art of Management Conference in Banff, Canada.

Click here to see a wonderful singer Patti LuPone, who I saw doing this show, Gypsy, in New York. Truly outstanding.

Tip: Have you ever considered that active listening involves an exchange of air?

Often we have a habit of silence when listening. While that is great for technical information, when a speaker is expressing emotion, silence is not the best option to express the warmth you really feel and also have that felt by others.

Exercise: When you are next listening to friends or work colleagues on the phone try using sounds like "Oooo" and "Aaaaah" and phrases like "heavens!" in between their words.

It sounds really childish and if you don't normally do it, you will feel like an idiot. But at the very least you will recognise if you are holding your breath or finding it hard to breathe out when listening, which may be something on which to ponder!

Recognise the 'promise; that it is possible to release trapped energy in ways that promote creative transformation and change and create more integrated relations among individuals, groups, organisations, and their environment' (Abram 1996).

Below are some dates for your diary:

The mentoring breakfasts have been an enormous success. The process has proven perfect for each individual to get a diagnosis, practice and get feedback from others in what is a financially viable way to really improve performance. These sessions are 100% interactive. We will tell you what no one else will about your presence and find ways to help you transform before your eyes.

There are also two VOICE workshops coming up in Melbourne and Sydney, both in the city this time. I like to think of these sessions as cognitive neuro-psychology in application, or the connection between mind-body and voice in action. The Sydney one is almost completely booked already, so let me know if you would like to come.

The Brisbane day will be a truly unique and spectacular event. Please have a look at the innovative work that is happening on this day and check out the work of Timothy Gartside who is a world-leader in leading organisations to view themselves and their organisation in new and stimulating ways.

Melbourne: Friday morning VIP Mentoring Breakfasts
7am-8.30am on November 14 and 28 and 5th December
The Bureaux 530 Lonsdale St Find out more

Melbourne: Vocal Intelligence Voice Day
9am – 4pm on 26th November
The Bureaux 530 Lonsdale St Find out more

Sydney: Vocal Intelligence
17th November, The Bureaux, Level 3, 50 York Street, Sydney
This session is almost booked out, so ring ASAP if you are interested
Book now: Find out more

Brisbane: Open Sphere
31st October
St Lucia Golf Course Book now www.opensphere.net.au/
(Read Mobilising the Spirit)

To contact Louise: Click Here
The Art of Business
PO Box 125, Yarra Junction, Victoria 3797

Louise is breaking in a new Virtual Assistant named Kathie. You will see changes in various parts of our website, newsletter sending, etc. If you need to update your details please hit reply and advise what they are.

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ArtofBusiness Soundbyte September 2008

2008-09-01T14:16:28Z

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Click here to get your free report The Great Silence Scandal

To see a great example of speech that comes from the whole body click here on Henry V

To see a dreadful example of the head unnecessarily at work, click here on Julia Guillard

Tip: Everyone can do it, so start engaging with your lower body instead of your head to express yourself more easily!

Exercise: Stand with your back flat against the wall, with one leg against the wall and one slightly away from the wall. Now move away from the wall.

Which bit of your body left the wall first? Was it your head or pelvis? Try doing it pelvis first and see how much easier that is on your neck - and hence your voice - and hence your whole self!

"Can you sing when you're being sued or you're sick or you're depressed? That's what I've earned being a professional singer is all about" Lionel Ritchie

Upcoming public events for your diary

Melbourne: Friday morning VIP Mentoring Breakfasts
7am-8.30am on November 14, 21 and 28
The Bureaux 530 Lonsdale St Find out more

Presentation Skills Bootcamp
9am - 5pm on 18th/19th November
The Bureaux 530 Lonsdale St Find out more

Vocal Intelligence Voice Day
9am – 4pm on 26th November
The Bureaux 530 Lonsdale St Find out more

Sydney: Moments of Learning
Deloitte, 9th Floor, 229 George St
Book now: www.thecreativeleadershipforum.com/moments-of-learning/

Brisbane: Open Sphere
31st October
St Lucia Golf Course Book now www.opensphere.net.au/

To contact Louise: Click Here
The Art of Business
PO Box 125, Yarra Junction, Victoria 3797

Louise is breaking in a new Virtual Assistant named Kathie. You will see changes soon in various parts of our website, newsletter sending, etc. If you need to update your details please hit reply and advise what they are.

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