
Sylvie Lui MFA, FRSA
Executive Voice, Accent & Communications Coach
Effective Communication for Business
Public Speaking Training
Vocal/Body Presentation
Mindfulness in Voice
Voice Training for Performers
Appointed Fellow of the RSA
Member of British Voice Association (BVA)
Member of Voice & Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)
Awards & Scholarships
2020 - Appointed Fellowship to the RSA
(Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, London, UK)
2018 - VASTA Clyde Vinson Memorial Scholarship
(Organisation - Voice and Speech Trainers Association)
Voice Teaching Experience
LONDON & OXFORD, UK
2015/16/17/18/19/20 - Corporate Voice, Accent & Communications Training
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Executive Voice & Confidence Coaching
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Presentation Skills in the Boardroom
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Personal Effectiveness in Communication
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Clarity, Resonance, Articulation in Vocal Delivery
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Speak & Lead with Authenticity
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Speaking in Intercultural Environments
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Accent Softening & Vocal Technique
2019 - Springboards Consulting, Boston, MA, USA (London-based)
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Executive Presence Coach
2017/18/19/20 - Shout at Cancer Charity #1163063 - Voice Specialist & Workshop Facilitator
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Holistic and therapeutic vocal practise for peoples who have undergone
laryngectomies due to head and neck cancers
2017/18/19/20 - The Centre for Communication and Strategy, London, UK
2017/18/19 - The London School of English, Holland Park, London, UK
2017/18 - Lyric Hammersmith, London , UK
2017/18 - Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts, Sidcup, London, UK
2017/18 - Rose Bruford College, Sidcup & Folkestone, Kent, UK
2017 - Central Connects, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London, UK
2016/17 - Performance Preparation Academy, Guildford, UK
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Voice and Text & Shakespeare
2015/16 - University of Oxford MBA Students
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Effective Communication/Presentation & Public Speaking (Workshops/Privates)
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Accent Softening & Vocal Technique
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Interviewing Skills
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Sales Pitching Workshops
2016 - East 15 Southend-On-Sea Drama Conservatoire, U. of Essex, UK
2015/16 - Drama Society - University of Oxford Production
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The Phantom of the Opera
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The Three Musketeers
2016 - Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - MA Musical Theatre
INTERNATIONAL
2020 - Corporate Diversity/Inclusion Workshops (France, Spain, Germany)
2018 - Corporate Voice Workshops (Copenhagen, Denmark)
2018 - Private Voice Workshops (Copenhagen, Denmark)
2017 - Private Voice Workshops (Luxembourg)
2017 - Private Voice Workshops (California, USA)
2017 - Private Voice Workshops (Tokyo, Japan)
2016/2017 - Private Accent Softening Classes (Moscow, Russia)
CANADA
2016/2017 - Private Voice Workshops (Vancouver & Toronto)
2013 - 2015 Speech & Drama for Young Adults, Children
Expertise
Holistic Voice Work
Breath
Self-Awareness of Voice/Body/Movement
Public Speaking
English Pronunciation
Accent Modification
English/Cantonese
Professional Engagements
2019 - VASTA BizCore Webinar
Presentation Topic: "From Art to Business - Bridging the Gap"
2018 - Midlands Voice Conference
University of Northampton Innovative Centre, Northampton, UK
Presentation Topic: "Inclusion and Diversity in Voice Training"
Testimonials
"Having always been fairly confident in my presentation skills, I attended Sylvie’s voice coaching session to find areas of improvement. First, I must say how knowledgeable Sylvie is being a performing actor. I liked her one-on-one coaching style and how at ease I felt throughout the session.
I learnt that even though I might come across well in a presentation with words, my listeners were are actually looking for passion in me and a connection to the story. After a few unfamiliar exercises, Sylvie helped me improve my presentation by making it more passionate. Most of it had to do with using voice correctly.
I am happy to say that I used Sylvie’s tips in my entrepreneurship project presentation and got great feedback on the quality and how connected the panel felt. I would definitely recommend Sylvie’s Voice Coaching sessions and actually think they should be a mandatory element of the MBA."
- TO, Lagos,Nigeria
Founder/Managing Director, Ensolutions Services Ltd.
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"Attending the Voice session with Sylvie was very beneficial as it helped me identify the areas of improvement while addressing an audience group. Having multiple sessions like this would contribute well to my journey of becoming an effective speaker. I am looking forward to attend more sessions!"
- SS, London, UK
Product Management/Partner Analysis, ARM
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"Before attending Sylvie's voice workshop I didn’t think such a workshop could be helpful. If you have time, then definitely give this a try. If you don’t have time, then I suggest that you make some time for it. Else you will be missing out on tangible insights aimed towards your personal and professional development.
It is one of those things that you will only appreciate after having experienced it for yourself. It will challenge you. It will make you uncomfortable. But in the end, it will be honest. It will be you."
- KK, New Delhi, India
Associate VP - Strategy/Management, Efficient Bazaar
Formal Training
LONDON, UK
Graduate of Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (University of London)
Master of Fine Art in Voice Studies (2015 - 2017)
Singing (Classical) - Stephen Wilder/Tina Ruta/Heather McQuillan-Parker/Naomi Felix
Practical Voice Work - Kristin Linklater, Barbara Houseman
Feldenkrais - Scott Clark
Alexander Technique - Natacha Osorio, Ilan Reichel
Linklater Voice - Joanna Weir-Ouston, Jane Boston
Fitzmaurice Workshop - Cynthia Bassham
Kristin Linklater 'Advanced Voice & Text' Workshop, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK (2016)
British Voice Association - "Voice in Distress" Workshops (2016)
Voice and Speech Trainers Association Conference, Chicago, IL (2016), Seattle, WA (2018)
CANADA
Canada's National Voice Intensive
Graduate of Vancouver Film School - Diploma for Acting for Film/Television
Graduate of University of Waterloo - BA Speech Communication, Fine & Performing Arts Option
Scene Study - Nancy Sivak
Singing (Musical Theatre/Operatic) - LindaMarie James
Acting/Shakespeare (2014) - Christopher Weddell
Fitzmaurice Voice Workshop (2013) - Noah Drew
Vibrant Voice Workshop (2013) - David Ley
Middendorf Breath Technique - Alisa Kort/LindaMarie James
On The Mic Training - 2009 - 2012 - Michael Daingerfield/Lee Tockar
Scene Study/Alexander (2013) - Nadine Wright
Audition Technique (2013) - Carol Kelsay
Commercial Voice Over (2010) - Riva Di Paola
Voice (2009) - Heather Hill