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Internationally acclaimed voice coach, Dr Rockford Sansom, joins BRAVA Business to help grow their global operations

  • Writer: Melissa Thom
    Melissa Thom
  • Mar 31
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 9


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We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Rockford Sansom joins the team at BRAVA today as a master voice coach to develop the BRAVA Business offering in the UK and America.


BRAVA Business offers high performance speech communication training and consulting for professionals.


Dr Sansom is a communications coach, author and professor and has worked with Fortune 500 executives, UN delegates, members of the US Congress, speakers in TED Talks and actors Off-Broadway and in regional theatre.


Dr Sansom was formerly the Editor of the academic journal, Voice and Speech Review and has written over 30 articles for industry journals and published five books. His books include The History of Voice Pedagogy and the second edition of Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices, co-authored with Christina Shewell - a leading text in the field of vocal training.


As a voice and accent coach, Sansom has worked Off-Broadway with York Theatre Company and Theater for the New City, and he has worked Off-West End with Arcola Theatre. Regional credits include the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Premiere Stages and the Savannah Repertory Theatre.


Melissa Thom, Founder & CEO of BRAVA said:


“Rocky and I have worked together for some time and we are thrilled to be formalising this relationship and welcoming him to the team to help support our growth ambitions at BRAVA. Rocky is a leading expert on voice and a pleasure to work with. I know our clients will benefit from his extensive expertise when working to develop their confidence and impact in the workplace and find their true voice.”


Commenting on the appointment, Sansom said:


“It’s an exciting time to be joining BRAVA, as it spreads its wings and deepens its existing presence in the UK and American markets. On both sides of the pond, professionals can benefit from BRAVA’s high performance communication and presentation training which is rooted in advanced theatrical, vocal and breathwork techniques. I can’t wait to get started and help people connect with their own unique presence and influence.”


Find out more about BRAVA Business at www.brava.uk.com/business.

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