Abstract
Coaching is one of the most common words in our modern vocabulary and has many meanings
depending on the setting in which it is used. Coaching facilitates positive changes
to achieve a goal, usually through indirect approaches, including improving an individual's
outlook on their behaviors or attitudes. Its application has spread beyond the corporate
world, and many medical specialties use coaching principles. The goals of this article
are to introduce coaching as a profession, and to explore the function of a vocal
coach to improve communicative and vocal performance. Moreover, differences between
voice therapy and voice training are highlighted, including the principles subjacent
to these interventions and the use of coaching strategies. Four strategies of professional
coach practitioners adapted to the training and therapy of the voice with applications
to both are described. These are: powerful questions, active listening, changing habits,
and implementation intention. The use of these strategies may help individuals to
achieve high voice performance. Most importantly, the speech-language pathologist
voice specialist can apply these strategies particularly in cases of behavioral dysphonias,
which can be resistant to traditional voice therapy.
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