We believe executive presence begins long before a presentation starts.

Executive Voice & Leadership Presence

Simply Voice develops executive voice coaching and leadership communication as a core leadership capability — not a soft skill.

Founded on the insight that highly capable leaders are often underestimated not because of what they know, but because of how they communicate it. Simply Voice works with senior leaders and organisations to strengthen executive presence, authority and influence where it matters most.

This work supports leaders operating in high-stakes environments — boardrooms, courtrooms, public platforms and executive education — where clarity, credibility and confidence are non-negotiable.

Why Leadership Voice Matters for Business

Executive Presence & Credibility

Clear, confident communication strengthens authority and builds trust across teams and stakeholders.

Communication Under Pressure

Leadership voice influences how decisions are received in boardrooms, negotiations and public moments.

Beyond Presentation Skills

This work develops leadership communication that holds in real-world environments — not just on stage.

Our work has real impact.

Simply Voice partners with executives, senior leaders and organisations to develop authentic, confident and influential leadership communication.

Our work aligns how leaders speak with who they are and the responsibility they carry — ensuring communication reflects expertise, presence and strategic intent.

We work one-to-one, with leadership teams and through organisational programmes supporting leadership development and executive presence.

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Who We Are

  • Simply Voice partners with leaders and organisations including:

    • CEOs, founders and senior executives

    • Senior leadership teams and organisations

    • Barristers and legal professionals

    • Politicians and public figures

    • Women leaders and high-potential talent

  • The Simply Voice Method™ is a proprietary, multi-disciplinary framework integrating:

    • Voice science

    • Leadership communication

    • Performance psychology

    • Embodied presence

    Rather than focusing on technique alone, the method creates lasting shifts in clarity, confidence and influence — developing leadership communication that feels natural, grounded and unmistakably credible.

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Meet our Founder

Clodagh Swords is an award-winning executive voice specialist working with leaders across business, law, politics and public life.

With a background spanning professional performance, advanced public speaking and postgraduate study in presence and leadership communication, her work bridges technical expertise with a deep understanding of human performance under pressure.

Through Simply Voice, Clodagh supports leaders to communicate with authority, confidence and impact in environments where leadership visibility matters.

Specialist Collaborators

Simply Voice collaborates with a small network of specialist contributors to support selected programmes and premium experiences.

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Sebastian Grube

Sebastian Grube is a communications strategist and founder of beyondcomms, collaborating with Simply Voice on communication strategy projects. With an interdisciplinary background across business, theatre and music, he brings a creative and strategic perspective to leadership communication.

Communications Strategist & Trainer

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Aoife Dunican

Aoife Dunican is founder of The Stylebob and collaborates with Simply Voice on selected executive experiences, including the Speak Smart, Dress Sharp masterclass. A certified stylist trained at the London College of Style, she supports professionals to strengthen confidence, presence and impact through strategic image. Aoife is a weekly columnist with The Business Post and a regular contributor across media, sharing insights on style, sustainability and professional presence.

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Leadership Development Specialist

Tracey Carney

Tracey Carney is founder of Carney Creatives and collaborates with Simply Voice on selected in-house leadership development programmes, specialising in presence-based leadership and high-impact learning experiences. Former Managing Director of Catalyst Media for seven years, she has worked with senior leaders and global organisations across large-scale events, executive environments and strategic programmes.