Vocal Vision: Recent Episodes
Jeff Anello + David MC
Not about giving a good speech, making people laugh, or being impressive with your voice. It's about delivering on your vision so you can speak with authenticity to your audience.
Jeff is the singer of, The Anello , electronic POP + R&B sound mixing smooth vocals, toured USA and Asia, performed at Clockenflap Festival and TED talker.
As an actor, David has worked with famous names such as Tony Leung, Josie Ho and Wang Leehong. He is also the host of Korea’s cable network TVN, also the voice over voice of today’s most popular international brands such as Disney, Samsung, Canon, and Nikon.
So it’s talk about stock sentences that you can use at any time of the interaction to continue the intention so that the conversation can lead to being complete. Today we would like to discuss the types of sentences you can use and the two different types of ways to use stock sentences.
- I do want to be clear here 2. Ok, what you are saying is 3. So you're committed to 4. And our goal is to.
Two types: Dismissal of the idea and Acceptance of the idea.
What your life may look like does not change based on how someone responds in the discussion so take on listening and using these stock sentences when your stuck to say what you need to say and be heard!
S2 EP 16 - Holding focus on what is important - Strategies
We apologize for being away for a few weeks, with the Hong Kong Lockdowns and health concerns it's been a while since we posted. We miss you all and are excited to share this LONG podcast unedited just for you the Vocal Visionaries!
In this episode, we talked about how to hold focus on what is important. It is a fun exercise, we mentioned earlier which is being able to listen to someone be able to listen to yourself and self reflect, and find out the intent of the conversation identify the problems these things are important.
Then we discussed why focusing on the conversation and what the point of this conversation is, to not derail yourself don’t do not allow yourself to be derailed by your thoughts of rejection or concern for yourself that you’re not saying what you need to say but in terms of just being with the conversation if you can focus on what’s important on that it doesn’t matter the outcome of the conversation because it’s an ongoing thing especially if you’re planning on having this conversation is for the future relationship to continue, You will have time to revisit these conversations in the future knowing that if you’re focusing on ally then that you are not listening to you so what is important is what’s important to the conversation
In this episode, we discuss: Keeping the conversation on track - redirecting techniques.
We all want to keep the conversation on track so know where you’re at within the interaction. We share how many times the conversation will go off track because the other person will redirect the conversation, for multiple reasons, maybe because they feel uncomfortable having a conversation at that time or oftentimes whether not we realize it odd chats also seem to take the conversation off track. If we’re scared to say something to bring it back we miss the opportunity to drive this point home especially if you’re talking about something it’s very difficult. Today we talk about to help you get back on track
In this episode, we talk about how to lead the conversations where it's going, why identity and context are so important. Now we can lead the conversation in the direction it goes, not as some sort of manipulation but in an effort to make sure the tactical chat becomes valuable for both involved.
In this episodes Next Actions we ask you to answer these questions before you have the conversation:
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What is the outcome you're looking to achieve?
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What is the best-case scenario?
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What is the worst-case scenario?
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What would it look like if the conversation was never had, whats the impact of that?
In this episode, we talk about. what is the context? It's the overall theme of the message, the place where we are coming from where anything said in this space is allowed yet also geared toward why we are even having this interaction in the first place. It's a space to always go back to if needed.
in this episode's Next Actions we discuss what you can do to create the workflow to know what to say within the context of the conversation.
(Apologies for the audio buzz in the episode)
In this episode we talk about how to identify what needs to be said, I mean we all struggle with saying what we want to say, right? Maybe it's because we fear the reaction of someone else, or we don't know what that means for the conversation. Let's dive into both ideas and are clear on what needs to be said before we chat. So today we talk about ways to see how it will go and then we can be clear about what we want to say to get an intended result.
In this episode's Next Actions we ask you to write about the fear you have going into the conversation by clarifying the best and worst-case outcome and then providing a thesis statement, one sentence that would explain the conversation.
In this episode, we talk abotu why we all must pre-pair for the conversation, we talk about specific steps you can do to get ready to have the talk that you have been waiting for in order to be intentional. Its not about speaking just yet, we discuss the ways of being, and really preparing what we know will be said so that we don't react in that moment. Enjoy a few stories along the way as we prepare you for that chat.
In this episodes next actions, take on reviewing what conversation you want to prepare for, are you ready?
**In this episode, we talked about how to have intentional conversations, continue listening for Part 2.
We continue stories about intentional conversations, why you should focus on the intent in the beginning, what does it take to be intentional with the time you have to say what you need to say, we shared things that stop us and moments where we were intentional and how it worked out for us.**
In this episode we talked about how to have intentional conversations, why you should focus on the intent in the beginning, what does it take to be intentional with the time you have to say what you need to say, we shared things that stop us and moments where we were intentional and how it worked out for us.
Next Actions will be in the Pt2, so stay tuned!
In this episode we talk about how to lead a breakthrough conversation, we share the steps to take that can open up a space of comfort, for your self and others, that leads to having a breakthrough. WARNING - it may also lead to a break down, but as we discuss there is not breakthrough without a breakdown, its only an incite. Also, we use practical examples for you to take on.
In this episodes Next Actions, we ask you to have this conversation with yourself and see what shows up!
In this episode, we talk about taking a bold stand, for yourself and your life. We revisit a popular episode from last season where David and I just talked and shared authenically what it means for us to take a stand toward yourself, others and humanity. We also share ways how people are doing that now in modern culture and what you can say to stand out and take a stand verbally! Enjoy.
In todays episode we talked about Sharing in a group, with so many events this past year and learning about how to share, David and I dive into the best shares we experienced recently and what you can do to make moments matter when in a group setting.
In this episode we decideded to let you take the Next Action necessary, tell us what you decided to do theanelloofficial@gmail.com
In this episode, we talk about How to have contact in conversation - the three key tips that you can try right away and even a few stories on the recent events where these styles showed up.
In this episodes Next Action - Create a group where you can share and practice these three tips, Eye Contact, Listening and Sharing!
In this episode we talked about when to just say it, its an interesting topic because we’ve been talking with you about a lot of other concepts of how we can get over the fear and what to say in those moments but now we just need to get it out.
That confidence is now in us we understand where we’re coming from in so you need to just say it be OK with it send that text don’t think about it be authentic self don’t let anybody else consider you any less than now of course were talking with people who are already mentally stable enough to be able to know who they are in society to be able to make a contribution to we’re not talking about negative words of hatred anger no comments that would incite any type of violence so this isn’t just say it be OK
In this episodes Next Actions we suggest 2 parts - 1. To find a few people you can say anything you wanna say but this time mention what you haven't said before. and 2 - Have others share what they need to because it is when you get to say what’s your truth you believe to be genuine and authentic how do we get to that space when it’s OK to just say what I want to say?
In this episode we talked about, how to overcome the fear of what other people think?
We are inundated with so many affirmations telling ourselves that we’re great reminding ourselves those things but because were human also consider what others think and serve a tribe mentality in a world of agreement of people agree that it’s true so we’re always looking for that but within that also comes fear and it’s a deep rooted fear that attaches onto these concepts we just talked about the agreement the tribe mentality that if we’re ostracised from these things we may not be good enough anymore or potentially even have the fear of failure so how are we able to overcome the fear of what other people think and be true to ourselves to say those words of affirmation is really really know it be OK with who you are?
In todays Next Actions we discuss the new system you can create and the 3 steps to make it work!
In this episode we talked about, presenting, what is the piont? So we talking about how to say what you need to say last episode. Often we get to the place of whats the point so why speak if you're not being heard?
We discuss how many times I have not said things I know I want to say because I believe that person wInto the words that I’m saying whether it be based on their bias weather be based on previous experiences of how they’ve been listening. So I tend to say what I need to say but I don’t say what I want to say so how can we say what we need to say when we feel like we’re not really being heard? It’s not about getting what we want what but being able to say what I need.
In todays episode we talked about saying what you need to say. When we speak we don’t always realize what we say, how it lands and even how we are perceived.
Fear overtakes a lot of the moments that we have to say the words that we need to say but we are afraid to say it because we may not see it in the best way you know are you know we could’ve done better that there’s a lot of that concerned that shows up in public speaking and so the best ways to say some thing is to not be afraid so What can we say that helps others be with us and not be afraid to speak?
In this episode we talked about the Fear of Public Speaking.
We shared what is the best thing to say to overcome that fear. In this episode we learned a few facts about what we do to know what to say, being unreasonable with our need to speak, and even a few tech mistakes that showed us that we must say what is there to be authentic when we speak.
In Season 2 - EP 1 we talked about: What is your Vocal Vision? We discuss what it means to create your vocal visions, the plan you can create to make your vision reality and a few success stories of clients we have worked with that have us believe you can do it too!
In this episodes Next Actions: How to create your Vision Vocally and to contact us to work together.
In this episode we talked about S1 Review + S2 Preview. We discuss the reasons for the podcast, what you the listeners have been getting and sharing with us as well as the plan moving forward for Season 2, it's crazy to think our ability to speak with you and be heard has opened up another season of how to help you.
In this episodes next actions, we ask you to contact us and share what you got from Season 1. Shoot us an email, we'd love to hear from you and even provide more information about the upcoming Vocal Vision Course. Cheers and thank you! Email: theanelloofficial@gmail.com
In this episode we talk about taking Action - find the source of your power by living in performance. We share stories on when we took action on presenting ourselves and we won, giving you the inspiration to take action, trust yourself and speak your vocal vision.
This episodes Next Actions are: Do all the NA.
In todays episode we disucuss the importance of setting up YT and IG - how to promote your voice and your vision. David and I talk about how to set up a structure for success and tips to make a plan of action.
In this episodes next actions we say just do it, nothing else to be said.
Go to YT and IG and create, post 3 videos. 1. Intro yourself 2. Intro what you 3. Ask how can I help you? Even if the vision a don't go viral you will have knowledge and footage to show others.
In todays episode we talked about: Getting jobs - how to get the right job.
We discussed how to make sure your positioned to be the person who will do the work by sharing what works and doesn't work to do the work. Even a few candid stories to bring home the point of how its takes time to get work but when it works out its really seems like a miracle.
People who aren't organised with what they say cant be trusted because they make deals that they cant do and the company cant deliver on that basis.
In todays Next Actions we ask to create 5 interview this week, send out 50 emails and see who replies, that’s it.
In todays episode we talked about: Being a presenter - how to present. Ways that our voice can help us succeed and even fail during those moments when we need to speak up and share the most. What do we do in those moments and how do we prepare, we take a look at that in todays episode. Enjoy!
In this episodes Next Actions we share a story of how these skills helped future jobs be created. So find 2 - 2 min monologues one the Hero and the other the Villain, record audio and video and and it to 2 people, one in the industry and one not then get the feedback from your Presentation.
In today's episode we talked about taking a Bold Stand - Unapologetically Expressing Yourself
Many people have been saying the episodes are too short, and they want to hear us more, so in the episode we took almost an hour to chat about - How to say no, emotional anchoring, “Your not going to like this, this isn't working for me, i'm afraid i cant do it anymore, the problem is that i like you and the stuff we have don't together and i would like nothing better at some point in time to get back to that, my goal was to hav a great relationship with you so to preserve our positive memories, I'm going to have to say i'm done.
Todays Next Actions we review Unit 3 - The need, want and expectations of when we say Say NO to anything that doesn’t match our vision. Say no to at least 3 things that don’t line up this week. Write them down and why.
In this lesson we discussed: Leadership Skills - how to lead the team
We talked about the Law of the LID - How you don't lead a team - What are the skills of a leader? What we discussed was how we want to be lead by someone who thinks they are a greater leader than you. Staying in control, not talking to much, relax and try to not avoid loosing control.
In this lesson the Next Actions are to create a team, what do you need? What can you do and do you need other too? Take 2 weeks and make a meeting to create. Let us know how it goes!
In todays episode we discuss, Selling skills - how to win win. Its a rather short chat that packs a punch with what it means to sell. You are the product, selling your self and knowing what people need is the key.
In the Next Actions we tackle questions like: Why would you do business with me? How can I make you grow? Future potential and fear of loss as the tool, not sacrifice the future over the present. Reframe the future why. What they failed to say - Know what the other person wants. Finally we talk about: What will they say if they got it?
In todays episode we talked about why we need to ask good questions . Getting good information starts with knowing what your why is, then act like you already know to get the info - ex ill tell them how much someone is paying and they will correct to feel smarter. Enjoy the fun banter we had as well.
In todays Next Actions, we ask you to write down 5 things you want, need and expect your life to be in 1 year. Give yourself the information to know what you want, need and expect now research how your influencers do it and then revise for 2,3,5 year strategy. Take on the stretch if you are feeling frisky!
In this episode we talked about Listening 2.0. It's about all the stuff that is going on inside your head in the background. When we get clear on what we listen to, ourselves or others, then we can create the vision on where we can listen from, in the conversation.
In this episodes Next Actions we suggest to listen from compassion, your listening changes that conversation. So challenge is to listen from a place of concern and compassion and see how the other person shows up in their speaking. 2 conversation listen from concern and compassion and write bits of how others responded.
**In this episode we talked about Role Play Skills and How to Communicate. It was a great conversation about how we deal with Role Play both in the corporate world, for interviews and creating jobs, as well as sharing from Jeff's personal experience about how delt with using role play and the lost relationship with his Father. What we got by doing a role play exercise and how you can benefit from them too.
In this episodes Next Actions we dove deeper into the converstion earlier, so we wanted to give you the action you can take. Have a look below:
Want to create a Role Play? ~ 20 - 25 Minutes -
This activity models one positive and one negative interview in order to demonstrate what is considered appropriate and inappropriate behavior in a job interview. If there is only one staff member, they can play both roles.
Hand out 5 pre-written note cards to participants (1 card per participant). Tell the group to act as the hiring committee for an open position with their company. It helps to give youth a specific job position that they are hiring for, such as Youth Leader at the Y or Office Assistant at the Mayor’s office. The first time through, allow the participants to interview you while you model someone who is prepared and professional. Give answers that provide youth with real life experiences that relate to the job offering at hand. Now, ask for 5 more volunteer interviewers – and have them take the same cards you previously handed out.
Your second staff member (or the same staff member in different clothing) will interview for the same position. The second interviewee should model unprofessional behavior. Examples of this include dressing inappropriately, using informal language, responding to a text mid interview, chewing gum, not making eye contact, and answering questions with incomplete, one-sentence answers. After the second interview, ask the group to point out specific habits and responses that set the two interviewees apart. Jot their answers down on the board. Who would they hire? Why? Use their responses to generate a list of “Good Interview Habits” on the board (or piece of paper), or circle the answers/characteristics of who they would hire.**
In todays episode, we talked about position and where are you coming from? We discussed how we only have 1 second to make that first overall impression. If it sounds scary, its not, we also discuss others ways to position yourself by speaking and using your tone in social situations to make sure someone gets where your coming from, especially if that first second of the interaction didn't quite go so well as planned.
In todays Next Action steps we suggest to call 5 people you haven’t spoke to 5 years ago and see how they see you now, update to people on who you are now. Catch up with people!
In this episode we discussed, presenter skills and how to speak. It was a fun one because we got quickly reminded of our personal experiences and the feelings that happen when we present, sometimes we felt things we didn't want to feel, but the base and foundation we have in the skills are what propels us to keep presenting. You can have that too!
For this episodes Next Actions we shared more on a few skills. Slow down! Posture up, breathe in, speak. It’s a simple 1,2,3 check of the body, mind and voice.
In this episode, we talked about how you position your body reflects on how you perceive yourself. Of course we discuss some tips and ticks on what to do to look more relaxed an in control. However, there are a few surprises on what it means to use your posture while you are talking with someone, and David shares a fun story as well.
The Next Actions step: Stand in the mirror, look at your self in the eye for 1 min, recognise your face, body, laughter, stoicism and don’t judge it. Dot. Judge, if you do stop and start the timer again. This work proves that may be in your head too much. No good or bad, just recognise.
In todays episode, we talked about how we use our voice, what it means and why we need to focus on our tone and pitch. Including some gems around what was there for us when we were starting out.
The next actions for this episode are vocal warm ups. It's a simple trick yet we do dive into it!
In this episode we discussed, Debate skills and how to relate. We talked about how we can connect to others, no matter the age, race or place you find yourself in. Even talked about a super cool idea called "Space Cat's the Musical" so you have to listen just for that!
For the Next Actions steps in this episode we suggest you take 3 min now and record your self just express yourself and know that any debate is an expression of opinion. Did what you said? Did it resonate? Did you relate? What ways can you share of yourself that you haven't yet taken on, consider if you are scared or just shy to say what is on your mind?R
**In todays episode we talk about how to "Know Your Audience - Get them to say, thats right."
When we speak its best to summarise the others emotion and then make your point by finding the 90 seconds of gold.**
The next actions we discussed are based on that 90 seconds of gold is what we want, we talked about recreation, then try this action step, once you recreate then give them the gold. They will then be training to listen and once they do you give them everything you heard and what you can do to deliver. Have 2 interviews this month, even mock interview to practice knowing the moment of gold. When someone hears jt they are bonded and connected to you.
In today’s episode we talked about personality and the way of being. To be clear, we talk about the vision you can make when using your words to create comfort in any situation by knowing who you are and how to express it. We give practical tools to use, by practicing with friends and family. Make a list of 5 people that you have clear communication and boundaries with to share these concepts, even before you walk into a job situation setting.
In this episode we talked about listening. During “ listen” we tend to just wait until we speak next, lets then consider that we must re create them. Have a conversations today, listen to someone and then re create them. Not repeat their words but find a new wag your brain connects to theirs for about 2 sentences before responding with your or thought process that happen while listening. Then record your opinion about the experience listen back and review your listening skills too.
**In this episode we learn about proper vocal etiquette for job interviews. Practice responding to interview questions, building impromptu speaking abilities, and get insight on the unwritten rules of interviewing and of course some hilarious moments too.
Take action and contact 10 companies, have your 2 min pitch and when you walk-in with confidence once again.**