Your Voice Is Your Calling Card “Suzann Rye has designed a course which will absolutely inspire and empower you. In a step-by-step approach, she helps you discover and connect with your true voice—the real you, or the Dream Character, as she calls it. Your Voice Is Your Calling Card touches on the spiritual, the emotional, and the physical aspects of performance, allowing you to create an authentic, harmonious, and whole stage persona. Learn from Suzann’s twenty years of stage experience, and let her help you fi nd your Dream Character.” Roger N. Quevillon Minister/Bachelor of Metaphysical Science (B.Msc.), University of Sedona Coauthor of Living in Clarity, from the best-selling series, Wake Up . Live ! e Life You Love www.! eTruthBWiseCJourney.com “I met Suzann Rye during a seminar on the power of the voice. I was amazed by her profound understanding of the mechanics of the vocal instrument, but perhaps even more importantly, I realized what a remarkable advocate of the holistic dimension of the voice she is. ! is book contains a wealth of practical knowledge. It is both helpful and inspiring. I invite you to let Suzann be your guide in this fascinating journey to discover your own inner voice and build it step by step to make it ‘your calling card.’” Nabil Doss Speaker, Voice Specialist, and Narrator President 2008–2009, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, Montreal Chapter “What a fantastic book—simply packed with valuable lessons! ! ere are many self-help books, programs, and systems that exist today. But this is really something fresh, exciting, and entertaining. Not only do I highly recommend this book for speakers and personal development teachers, but also for anyone prepared to take their life and their speaking skills to a new level. Reward yourself by bringing the messages of this book into your life.” Douglas Vermeeren North America’s Achievement Expert, Host of the television show Success Factor; Creator of ! e Opus www.DouglasVermeeren.com “! e holistic approach to voice training off ered in this book will benefi t speakers looking to break free of formulaic approaches to overcoming speech fright that just don’t work. A ‘must add’ for every speaker’s library.” Susan Berkley Author of Speak to Infl uence: How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Voice www.GreatVoice.com “In Your Voice Is Your Calling Card, Suzann Rye tackles your fears, expands your comfort zone, and emphasizes several breathing/projection exercises to improve your delivery. After she builds your confi dence and your stage presence and you think there is nothing more, she digs down deeper to help you discover and remove what is holding you back. Suzann’s book will defi nitely help you put your ‘best voice’ forward in all situations.” Mark Cravens Author of ! e Ten Commandments of Investing™ www.! eTenCommandmentsOfInvesting.com “Suzann Rye has produced a wonderful guidebook for anybody who relies on their voice. In particular, the section on vocal training provides an incredibly comprehensive explanation of the many aspects of voice quality and provides a full set of exercises allowing them to be developed. As a speaker and trainer, I have previously bought several self-help programs in this area, and this one is quite simply the best of them.” Michael Nicholas Author of Being the Eff ective Leader www.MichaelNicholas.com “Take Suzann Rye’s advice: learn how to make friends with your voice! ! is program is full coverage for your mind, body, and spirit. Benefi t from all the practical examples, exercises, and wealth of information this unique package off ers. Add power, sparkle, and an inner smile to your performance AND your life! Enjoy!” Margaret Jankowsky Advanced Communicator Gold, Professional Speaker, Intercultural Communication Trainer and Coach www.WordsConnectWorlds.com “Suzann Rye is the most amazing teacher I have ever come across, not just with speaking and vocals, but with the ability to build on people’s confi dence beyond anything you could possibly imagine. She literally helped me change my whole life around. Your Voice Is Your Calling Card is a perfect example of how Suzann works. She somehow manages to make you see the big picture and realize what you need to look at to grow and create great change and progress in your life, both professionally and personally. Suzann’s work goes far beyond the boundaries of just teaching people how to use their voice. “For the fi rst time in my life, I experienced what it meant to really be heard. I discovered potential within myself that far exceeded any expectations I had when I fi rst went for voice training! I am now a very successful vocal coach in my own right. Suzann made me explore endless possibilities, and gave me the confi dence and self belief that I needed to grow. My gratitude will always be with her.” Sue Kemp Voice Coach and Counselor “Your Voice Is Your Calling Card goes beyond any conventional book on speaker training that I’ve come across so far. It is about communication— how to connect and communicate heart to heart. And it’s about building confi dence—the kind of confi dence that allows you to speak in your own voice, both literally and metaphorically. “As a child safety expert, I know the ideas presented by Suzann in this book need to be embraced and used by every parent on the planet! I say this because I know that confi dent kids are less of a target for childhood predators of any kind. Confi dence is learned from and nurtured by parents. Mom and Dad need to be the best they can be before they have a prayer of teaching their child to be the best they can be—and this book will help them do just that.” Joyce Jackson Child Safety Expert, #1 International Best-selling Author, Consultant, and Speaker www.KeepingKidsSafeToday.com “Suzann has an uncanny ability to inspire and enthuse people. Watching her draw the true voice out of nervous, timid students who truly feel they have none is an education in itself. As both a musician and university lecturer, I know the importance of truly communicating and connecting with your audience—and how important fi nding your own voice is to achieving your goals in any sphere of life. What I learnt from Suzann has stayed with me and proved just as useful from behind the lectern as it did onstage. Suzann is truly the teacher’s teacher.” A.P. Langman, Ph.D. University Lecturer, Author, and Journalist “Suzann Rye really knows her stuff . Years of stage experience and goodwill to share freely shine through every single page of this amazing book. Rye takes you by the hand and leads you safely through the ins and outs of stage performance—adding to your confi dence every step of the way. VERY comprehensive—and entertaining too! Brilliant—an absolute must-have for stage performers of all levels!” Henrik Abel Stand-Up Comedian, Entertainer, and Actor “For a long time I suff ered from low self-esteem and a fear of facing other people. I wanted to be a singer, but I had no belief in myself. ! e thought of performing on stage terrifi ed me! ! en I started working with Suzann. We were about 40 people in a group. I noticed that something extraordinary was happening. Suzann was gradually leading us to a totally new way of expressing ourselves. Instead of merely focusing on the technical stuff , she was showing us how to face our fears relating to our voices—the very thing that forces our voices to stay silent. “For me, my worst fear was always people judging me and thinking ill of me. Suzann helped me face that fear. I now enjoy life as a performer. I am calm and comfortable on stage, and I no longer make myself ‘small.’ I recommend working with Suzann and most certainly reading her book. As with anything else she does, she has poured her heart and soul into it. Reading it is like having Suzann right there in the room with you. And if you ask me, that’s a chance you don’t want to miss!” Gunnar Gunnerson Performer and Healer “I was always very nervous and insecure when performing in front of others. But working with the Dream Character gave me so much strength and confi dence. Suzann helped me understand that you can become exactly what you dream about. And you CAN get everything that you really wish for. At fi rst I didn’t believe when she said to me, ‘If you see yourself as you imagine yourself on stage—it becomes real.’ But she was right. “Now I feel one with my Dream Character. It no longer represents somebody that I would like to be—it simply IS me. ! is program is defi nitely something any performer should work with. ! ank you so much, Suzann!” Maja Hviid Vocalist “I was taught never to set my hopes too high and, perhaps as a result of that, I’ve always had quite a skeptical attitude toward life. I certainly never believed that I would have the courage to be a performer. ! en I ran into Suzann. I was a student in one of her voice classes. She encouraged me to create a picture in my mind that represented me as the communicator and artist I wanted to be. At fi rst I was very skeptical! But Suzann persuaded me to try anyway. You have to understand: Suzann is not like most people I’ve ever met—she’s extraordinarily positive.