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Great leadership is not performative - but it is performed. 

 

What do others hear, feel, and take away when you lead? 

 

 

 

Leadership Voice, Presence, and Influence - developed through practice.

 

 

  For leaders whose influence depends on how their leadership is experienced - not just on what they know. 

 

 

  

 

 

A confidential, practice-led conversation. Not a sales call. 
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Leadership As An Experience

 

Leadership is not defined by title, intelligence, or intent.
It is defined by how authority sounds, how presence is felt, and how meaning lands.

In consequential moments, communication determines whether strategy persuades, change mobilises, and belief takes hold.

 

The Leadership Voice Lab exists to strengthen leadership communication as a strategic capability — integrating voice, presence, narrative, and performance craft into a form of influence that holds in the spotlight.

 

Because leadership is not what you intend to say. It is what others experience. 

 

 

 

The Leadership Voice Lab

 

In the theatre of leadership, voice, presence, and expressiveness are not bit players.

They shape how ideas are received,
how authority is perceived,
how trust is formed,
and how influence is exercised.

In the Leadership Voice Lab, leaders refine the craft of executive presence, leadership voice, persuasive communication, and credible authority —

using voice, word, and performance craft so their leadership - in every moment - is not only understood, but felt, trusted, and acted upon.

This work is designed for senior leaders, executives, and high-potential professionals who recognise that leadership communication directly shapes confidence, commitment, and performance.

It becomes decisive in high-stakes conversations, critical high visibility leadership moments, during periods of change, and pivotal career transitions.

Leadership impact is not instinct.
Leadership presence is not personality. They are capabilities —

to be cultivated deliberately, refined rigorously, and embodied through practice.

This is the work of the Lab.

 

Explore How the Lab Works in Practice

CEO & Country Manager, Cigna, Hong Kong

Jonathan Spiers

 

"I highly recommend working with Veronica and Theatre of Leadership for any executive who wants to drive change through clear, credible, and influential communication."

 

 

WHAT THE LAB IS

A Practice Environment — Not a Course

 

The Leadership Voice Lab is not a presentation workshop, a toolkit of techniques, or a one-off intervention.

It is a disciplined skill building practice and rehearsal environment for leaders who want to transform how their leadership is expressed and experienced — everyday, and particularly, in situations when the stakes are high.

In the Lab, voice, presence, language, and timing are developed as integrated leadership capabilities — not isolated skills.

Rehearsal in the Lab is grounded in a rigorous Leadership Communication proprietary framework refined over decades of voice coaching and leadership education.

 

WHAT LEADERS DEVELOP

Presence, Voice, and Influence That Carry Weight

 

Leaders develop presence, vocal impact, and a communication repertoire that equips them to meet challenges, seize opportunities, and shape outcomes in influence in changing environments.

 

They leave the Lab more:

Credible
- projecting authority that emerges from coherence between their intention, delivery, and presence.

Grounded
- conveying physical and emotional steadiness that builds trust under pressure.

Responsive
- being perceptually acute, adjusting tone, timing, and stance in real time.

Transformative
- communicating in ways that shapes meaning, invites belief, and makes change possible.

 

Through disciplined rehearsal and refinement over time, leaders move beyond understanding communication in theory — to commanding it in practice. 

 

This is where leaders move from  effective to exceptional. 

 

THE METHOD 

It’s the difference between knowing — and being able to do.

 

The what of leadership communication can be learned from theory.
The how is developed through disciplined skill building, practice, expert feedback, and refinement - over time.

In the Leadership Voice Lab, leadership voice — both personal and organisational — is developed as the leader's primary instrument of influence.

The Method is designed to help leaders revitalise their leadership communication and executive influence. They build a capability equal to the task of making an impact in complex, high pressure, leadership environments.

 

How the Method Works

 

The Method is anchored in structured rehearsal and shaped by our 8 Pillars of Leadership Communication Mastery.

 

Rather than teaching isolated techniques, the method integrates:

  • transformational leadership practices,
  • voice, speech and performance craft,
  • precise feedback,
  • tailored rehearsal, and
  • reflection to lift their performance in the leadership spotlight. 

 

Leaders work with their real leadership scenarios — conversations, presentations, moments of influence, transitions, scrutiny  — where their presence, authority, clarity, vocal impact, and narrative capability are tested.

 

Leaders in the Lab rehearse before those moments occur. So performance in the spotlight is deliberate, credible and memorable - not habitually 'off the cuff', reactive, or left to chance.

 

The Outcome

 

Leaders leave the Lab with a  communication practice that has evolved  from something functional - into something powerful, distinctive, and finely honed.

 

Presence strengthens.
Delivery sharpens.
Narrative becomes persuasive.

 

Leaders are able to:

  • hold attention 
  • bring clarity 
  • shape meaning
  • align people 
  • inspire commitment
  • influence positive outcomes

 

Communication becomes more than expressing a point of view. It becomes a decisive leadership advantage.

 

Leadership impact at this level is not learned once. As a result of guided practise and refinement in the Lab over time, leadership communication becomes dependable, memorable, and incisive.

 

This is not a course.
It is a practice for mastery.

 

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PATHWAYS FOR EVERY STAGE OF LEADERSHIP 

 

The Leadership Voice Lab offers different development pathways depending on role, context, and level of visibility.


From individual flagship programs to group cohorts, and audio-led support modules, there’s a path for every leader to deepen their impact.

 

These include:

🔺 Individual pathways

 - leadership practice for leaders in pivotal roles  

 

🔺 Small group pathways 

- practise for leaders developing executive presence, impact, engagement, and influence skills together 

 

🔺 Organisational pathways 

- engagements to strengthen Leadership Voice at scale.

 

Explore All Pathways

 

PERFORMANCE

Vs

PERFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP

 

Understanding When Performance Builds Leadership - and When It Undermines It

 

Leadership is a performance

- but not every performance creates a positive leadership impact.

 

Exceptional performers in the realm of executive leadership communication, sharpen their performance by learning voice, speech, and performance craft.

 

The risk is not performance itself. We are all social actors.

The risk is performance without skill - when the expression of our leadership is performative. 

 

Performative leadership focuses on appearance:

  • saying the right things
  • adopting a template approach
  • confidence without grounding
  • masking our true self

It can look polished. But it often lacks resonance.

The result is effort without influence -
and presence without real connection.

 

By contrast, authentic leadership performance is considered, embodied, and grounded.

It resonates.
It connects.
It earns confidence and trust.

Authentic performance requires connection through emotional intelligence, the skill and discipline to develop one's own voice, build a  distinctive presence, and the courage to be original: 

To show who we are through how we express ourself. 

To leave this to chance is a risk.

It is within this realm of authenticity that credibility, respect, and trust take root — not through affectation, but through  authentic connection and communication mastery sharpened by performance craft. 

 

Communication does not shape positive perception by accident.
It shapes it by design.

 

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Leadership is built before the moment - not left to chance

 

 

LEADERSHIP VOICE LAB PROGRAMS

 

Multiple pathways. One leadership practice.

 

The Leadership Voice Lab offers multiple pathways to develop leadership voice, presence, and influence - all shaped by  your role, context, and the impact you are building.

 

For Individuals

 

Signature Leadership Voice Program

Strengthen executive presence, vocal authority, and persuasive delivery through guided practice in real leadership moments.

Best for: high-visibility roles, transitions, high-stakes communication
Format: virtual · in-person · blended


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Group Leadership Voice Practice

A curated cohort experience where leaders practise presence, influence, and delivery together while refining their individual leadership voice.

Best for: leaders seeking range, perspective, and influence growth
Format: small cohort · virtual or blended


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VIP Leadership Voice Partnership

A sustained partnership for senior leaders seeking ongoing rehearsal, strategic communication support, and refinement across evolving leadership demands.

Best for: CEOs, executives, senior leaders, founders, high-responsibility roles
Format: bespoke · ongoing


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Executive Online Audio Practice

A self-paced audio-led program for developing a credible, compelling leadership voice through structured vocal and delivery practice.

Best for: independent practice, travel-heavy schedules
Format: self-paced audio


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For Organisations & Leadership Teams

 

Leadership Voice Team Practice

Strengthening how leadership is expressed, aligned, and experienced across executive and leadership teams.

Best for: senior leadership teams navigating change, growth, or transformation
Format: team-based · virtual or blended


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Voice of Strategy

Developing leaders’ ability to articulate vision, strategy, and direction in language that mobilises belief and action.

Best for: transformation initiatives, vision alignment, strategic communication
Format: leadership cohort · workshop series · advisory


Explore Voice of Strategy→

 

Executive Voice Partnership  (Cohort)

A high-touch advisory and rehearsal partnership supporting senior leadership groups over time.

Best for: executive cohorts, succession pipelines, senior leadership forums
Format: ongoing cohort partnership


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Executive Online Audio Practice (Organisation Licence)

A scalable, audio-led rehearsal program designed to strengthen leadership voice, delivery, and presence across teams.

Best for: building consistent leadership communication at scale · reinforcing live programs · geographically dispersed leaders
Format: organisational licence · self-paced guided audio

Explore Executive Audio Practice →

 

Not sure where to begin?
Start with a Leadership Voice Strategy Session - a confidential, practice-led conversation.

 

 

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How the Lab Differs from Traditional Leadership Training

 

Traditional Leadership Training The Leadership Voice Lab

 

Focuses on concepts, models, and techniques

 

Focuses on embodied leadership presence

 

Often delivered as courses or workshops

 

 Operates as a practice-based leadership environment

Emphasises knowledge transfer

 

 Emphasises rehearsal, feedback, and refinement

One-size-fits-many frameworks

 

 Context-specific, leader-specific development

Insight-driven

 

 Practice-driven, experience-led
Short-term performance uplift Sustained leadership impact over time

 

 

 

When leadership presence is practised - and is not performative - 
the difference is felt quickly.

 

 

Head of Investments, Stamford Investment Funds Management, Australia

 

"It's been a transformational experience. I've seen tangible results in my ability to persuade, influence, and present the best version of myself resulting in a promotion." 

 

 

 

 

 

Why the Leadership Voice Lab Exists

 

In the theatre of leadership, leaders stand in the spotlight of attention. They are under constant scrutiny.

 

Their leadership is judged in moments —
by how their authority sounds,
how their presence is felt,
and their words land.

 

Exceptional leaders do not leave those moments to instinct.
They prepare for them.

 

The Leadership Voice Lab exists to develop these capacities —
not as theory,
but as practised leadership behaviour.

 

Through disciplined rehearsal and expert guidance, exceptional leaders strengthen how they lead — so their authority is credible, their influence earned, and their presence inspiring.

 

This is not performance for its own sake.
It is the deliberate shaping of voice, presence, message, and delivery — so leadership holds up under scrutiny, through challenge, complexity, and change.

 

The Leadership Voice Lab is for leaders who want their leadership voice to be compelling, inspiring, and honed into a decisive instrument of influence. 

 

This is where transformation begins. 

 

 

Let’s explore what is possible for your leadership.

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