Stop Hating Your Voice: Unlock Your Most Powerful Asset

When people find out I’m a voice trainer, they often say, “I hate my voice! I’ve always hated my voice.” These words are almost always accompanied by a downcast look, as if they’re confessing something shameful and unchangeable.

This breaks my heart because hidden in that statement is a sense of resignation: “I can’t do anything about how my voice sounds. I’m stuck with it forever.” Shame follows closely behind, as if hating your voice is a personal failing rather than something you can address.

But here’s the truth: your voice is your superpower.

It’s how people recognize you, how you express your thoughts and emotions, and how you connect with the world. Your voice is your brand—your unique way of showing up in life, relationships, and business.

If you hate your voice, you might also be saying:

• “I hate how I present myself.”

• “I hate how I’m perceived by others.”

• “I hate my personal brand—and I don’t think I can change it.”

But here’s the good news: you absolutely can change it.

The Myth of a “Bad Voice”

No one is born with a "bad" voice. What you hear as your speaking voice is simply the result of habits—patterns of how you breathe, resonate, and articulate. And just as you can train your body to move differently, you can train your voice to sound stronger, clearer, and more aligned with your personality.

Think about it: have you ever imitated someone else’s voice? You likely sounded quite different, but you didn’t stop to think about how you did it—you just did. This shows that your voice is flexible, capable of change, and ready for transformation.

A Quick Exercise to Start Loving Your Voice

1. Choose a Voice You Admire.

   Think of someone whose speaking voice you love—maybe a public figure, a mentor, or even a character from a movie.

   
   

2. Imitate Them.

   Try speaking like them. Don’t force it; just notice the differences in how you sound and feel.

   
   

3. Pay Attention to the Details.

   Are you using more breath? Placing your voice higher or lower? Speaking slower or faster? These are clues to how your voice can evolve.

   
   

4. Keep It Healthy.

   Ensure that you’re not straining or pushing your voice. A healthy voice is a free voice.

   
   

This simple exercise can open the door to understanding how much control you have over your vocal identity.

Why Your Voice Matters More Than Ever

In today’s world, where first impressions often happen online or over the phone, your voice is your handshake. A strong, pleasant speaking voice is not just a nice-to-have—it’s a critical part of your brand, your confidence, and your ability to make an impact.

Loving your voice is more than just vanity; it’s about embracing and amplifying who you are.

Ready to Transform Your Voice?

Voice work can be counterintuitive. Often, what you think will improve your voice actually holds it back. That’s why working with a trusted voice trainer can make all the difference.

If you’re ready to go from “I hate my voice” to “I love my voice,” let’s connect. I offer free consultations to help you take the first step toward discovering your most authentic, powerful sound. Contact Sally

Because when you love your voice, you love the way you show up in the world.

BIO

Sally Morgan, award-winning singer-songwriter, speaker development trainer, author, speaker, brings her performance experience acting/singing on stage/TV and expertise as a voice trainer/public speaking presentations trainer to help you achieve unshakeable confidence, expert status, and authority through powerful communication skills.

Ms. Morgan is the author of 125 Secrets to Help You Speak Like a Pro; Sing Like You Speak®: Your Key to Vocal Excellence; and Did You Say “Rude Kernel” or “Root Canal:” Accent Modification for Dental Professionals.

Sally’s expertise and infectious energy make her a sought-after speaker who challenges her audiences to become vocally empowered and professionally polished. She is a frequent presenter for Major Corporations, actor unions, and professional vocal trainer associations such as SXSW®, SAG/AFTRA, Voice Foundation, and many others.

You can see and hear some of Sally’s clients on corporate stages, Broadway stages, in Regional Theater, on Major Label Recordings, Network TV, NPR and in Federal Courts, the PA House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate.