Unlock Your Vocal Potential

Rena taught me that I could actually control the fight or flight reaction by breathing slowly and deeply. Now when I speak I don’t go into fight or flight mode. Recently I participated in a speech contest and am happy to say that I was able to fully express myself, exactly the way I wanted to, without having to battle nerves. Although I was up against some really talented speakers, I did really well! Rena taught me how to warm up before speaking, how to release the tension in my body, my jaw, my tongue. One of the things that stands out to me the most in her book is when she says that research shows it’s not so much what we say but how we say it. Holy smokes! That fact alone makes what Rena teaches in this book incredibly valuable.

After taking Speak Like Pro Academy, I was asked by my sales team to make our presentation to the client. The team leader said, " I want you to present it all. You come across as clear, easy to understand and your delivery is perfect. You are the best presenter on the team.” This is a new compliment for me. I knew your class paid off for me mentally but to get this level of feedback from my team is incredible! Thank you again for taking your time to teach me how to be a professional presenter!

I loved our session today; I always feel so empowered and confident after we meet. Kayla and I got off our call and we immediately texted each other with the same message of, “I love our sessions with Rena!” and “That class is so amazing!” Thank you for sharing with us, I appreciate you more than you know!

Rena Cook has given me a terrific foundation for a healthy vocal future! Communicating my passion has always been a priority for me. I love to sing, teach, coach, counsel and perform, but a number of years ago, my voice became strained. I ignored the damage I was doing for years, and then stopped doing many of the things I enjoy, because my voice was unreliable, and singing was painful. I had the opportunity to meet with Rena Cook, and when I expressed to her my desire to return to public speaking, she offered to work with me on proper vocal mechanics, and to strengthen my voice. I worked with her for 3 months, and I am thrilled with the transformation I have experienced! She taught me better ways to care for my voice, how to speak without fatiguing my vocal folds, how to be more expressive, and prepared me to re-launch my career in speaking and storytelling

Your time with us was engaging and I was SO motivated by you and your energy. I believe what you did was the best I've seen since I've been involved with OJT. Your ability to move them (me) to laughter while you encourage self analysis and confidence... is simply amazing!!

You said in Breath in Action, “authentic…breathing increases our ability to handle a higher charge of energy…” Thanks to you, we are working with a high charge of energy at Texas Wesleyan, and we can handle it! Thank you so very much for bringing your boundless energy, your professionalism, and your joy to our students....We truly are still fully-charged and are breathing like we have never breathed before! Students and faculty alike have expressed how much they enjoyed your work here, and how much they learned and are still exploring regarding breath and expression.

Sign her up! She is a blast! Rena is very knowledgeable and is able to share her knowledge in an applicable way.

Rena Cook made a huge impact on my accent reduction which has allowed me to be more confident and take my lecture skills to the next level.

Everyone I spoke with told me that they gained a considerable amount of useful information and found the session very enjoyable. I train educators, instructors and facilitators all over the world. Your instructional technique was first rate.

Thank you for conducting such a wonderful workshop! It contained very helpful information that you presented in a very clear and entertaining way. I am looking forward to put some of your techniques and teachings into practice.

I really enjoyed your ATD lunch presentation Friday. It offered plentiful laughter, engaging experience, with practical insight about how professionals can communicate better and be more confident. The presentation provided fantastic gifts. Thank you so very much!

Thank you so much for preparing a workshop for the Association for Women in Science. Personally, I felt as though all of the advice you shared was new to me and much needed. You provided us with a set of tools to enhance our voices and these are very appreciated. This was a highly regarded workshop!

I was unable to catch you and Robert on Tuesday for the “Elevate your Elevator Pitch” webinar and I was so pleased that a video was sent to all the BOLD members in our group. I just watched it and you were amazing. I knew some of the hints you shared – but, did I use them – absolutely not! While practicing along with you, it was amazing the difference in my elevator speech! I do need to revamp my whole intro and that was my reason for listening, but I learned so much from you that my original purpose was not even addressed. I do want you to know what a difference your instructions make. You’re the best!