We help leaders sound as exceptional as they are

About Simply Voice

Simply Voice is a voice coaching and leadership communication company working with executives, senior leaders and organisations across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Simply Voice was founded on one core belief — that how you communicate is as important as what you know.

Too many brilliant, capable leaders are being underestimated. Not because they lack expertise or experience, but because their voice, presence and communication no longer reflect the leader they truly are.

That is the problem Simply Voice exists to solve.

We work with individuals and organisations to help leaders find their voice, own their authority and communicate with the clarity, confidence and presence their role demands. This is not surface level presentation training. It is deeper, more personal and more lasting than that.

Our Core Offerings

To support leaders at every level of their development, we deliver our expertise through four distinct pathways:

1:1 Voice Coaching

Our most personal and transformative offering. We work with you individually over a six month engagement — tailored entirely to your voice, your communication patterns and the situations you face. For executives, senior leaders and professionals who want lasting change.

Group & Team Coaching

We come to you. Working with your leaders and teams in groups of up to 12, we build stronger voices, clearer communication and greater presence across your organisation. From a single high impact session to a structured programme — flexible to your needs.

Masterclasses & Workshops

High energy, immersive and unlike anything else. From working in nature to full day experiential sessions — our workshops unlock your voice in ways a training room simply cannot. Open to the public and available for corporate groups. We work with both the speaking and singing voice

In-House Communications Coach

Simply Voice becomes your organisation's trusted communications partner. On call when it matters most — your CEO preparing for media, your leadership team heading into an investor pitch, a keynote on the horizon. Available on a retained basis for a minimum of six months.

*Bespoke Solutions: We also design curated corporate programmes tailored specifically to the unique strategic needs and communication goals of your organisation.

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Who We Work With

  • Simply Voice partners with leaders and organisations including:

    • Executives & Senior Leaders

    • CEO & Founders

    • Senior Leadership Teams

    • Legal professionals, Judges & Barristers

    • Politicians and public figures

    • Women in Leadership

    • 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.

Trusted By

Simply Voice has worked with leaders and organisations across business, law, politics and the public sector including:

Amazon · Deloitte · Google · EY · CERN · Mastercard · Irish Life · Canada Life · FBD Insurance · HSE · Cork County Council · Limerick County Council · Skillsoft · Pestle & Mortar · Kepak · The Law Library · Spry Finance · District 8 · Energy Pro · Policing Authority · DentalTech · Political Parties

And many more organisations across Ireland, the UK and Europe who trust Simply Voice to develop their leaders and teams.

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Clodagh Swords is an award-winning executive voice specialist with over 20 years of expertise at the intersection of vocal science, performance physiology, and leadership psychology. Unlike standard communication trainers, Clodagh’s method is built on a technical foundation in professional performance Drama & Theatre Studies in Trinity College Dublin and a pioneering 2006 Masters (1st Class) specialising in Presence-Based Leadership.

Through the Simply Voice Method™ she created, she bridges the gap between high-level vocal mechanics and the strategic demands of the boardroom. Clodagh supports leaders in business, law, and politics to master their presence under pressure—transforming communication into a core leadership asset.

The Simply Voice Edge:

  • Presence-Based Specialist: Nearly two decades of experience applying postgraduate research to help leaders regulate their nervous systems and command a room.

  • Vocal Science & Physiology: A master-level understanding of the mechanics of voice and breath, providing physiological command that "learned trainers" cannot replicate.

  • Strategic Facilitation: A qualified 'Train the Trainer' and NVC (Non-Violent Communication) practitioner, bringing surgical precision to conflict and lateral alignment.

  • Accredited Life Coach: Integrating behavioural coaching with technical voice work to ensure authentic, permanent transformation for thousands of leaders globally.

Meet our Founder

Specialist Collaborators

  • Sebastian Grube

    Trainer & Communications Consultant

    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.

  • Tracey Carney

    Leadership Development Specialist

    Tracey Carney is founder of Carney Creatives and collaborates with Simply Voice on selected in-house leadership development programmes, business specialising in presence-based leadership and high-impact learning experiences. She is also supporting on business development & delivery. 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.

  • Aoife Dunican

    Corporate Stylist

    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.

  • Antoinette Mary McDonell

    Creative Communications Strategist

    Antoinette Mary is a creative communications strategist specialising in visual storytelling, brand refinement, and executive communication. With a multidisciplinary background spanning marketing, design, multimedia production, and business communication, she supports Simply Voice through strategic creative development, visual direction, and brand-aligned content creation.