“Joanne
Stevens is in a whole other league from “media trainers” or “voice coaches.”
When I jumped from reporting at MSNBC to anchoring at CNN, I was comfortable
on-camera but I lacked the authority to carry a show. While other coaches
focus on technique - and certainly I learned plenty of tips from Joanne
about how to use my voice- she taught me not to be distracted by how I look
or sound- and instead focus on what I want to say. By understanding how to
convey my passion and knowledge for a subject- my voice and my demeanor
followed suit.”
Mary Kathleen Flynn, Senior Editor/Senior Video Producer, The
Deal & Tech Confidential