We help leaders sound as exceptional as they are
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HOW YOU COMMUNICATE IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU KNOW.
Simply Voice is a voice coaching and leadership communication company working with executives, senior leaders, and organizations across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
Too many brilliant, capable leaders are 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 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.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Clodagh Swords is an award-winning executive voice specialist with over 20 years' experience at the intersection of vocal science, performance physiology, and leadership psychology.
Unlike standard communication trainers, Clodagh's work is built on a technical foundation in professional performance. She studied Drama & Theatre Studies at Trinity College Dublin, followed by a pioneering master's (1st class) in presence-based leadership in 2006.
She created the Simply Voice Method™ to bridge the gap between high-level vocal mechanics and the strategic demands of the boardroom. Today she works with leaders in business, law and politics, helping them hold their presence under pressure and turn communication into a core leadership asset.
The Simply Voice Edge
Presence-Based Specialist: Postgraduate research applied to help leaders regulate their nervous system and command a room.
Vocal Science & Physiology: A master-level understanding of voice and breath that gives a physical command most communication trainers cannot replicate.
Strategic Facilitation: A qualified Train the Trainer and Non-Violent Communication (NVC) practitioner, bringing precision to conflict and team alignment.
Accredited Life Coach: Behavioural coaching combined with technical voice work for authentic, lasting change, trusted by thousands of leaders globally.
The Simply Voice Method™
A proprietary, multi-disciplinary framework that brings four disciplines together. Rather than focusing on technique alone, it creates lasting shifts in how you sound, show up and lead.
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Voice Science
Understanding the mechanics of voice and breath, so your sound carries authority.
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Leadership Communication
Shaping the message so it lands with clarity in the rooms that matter.
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Performance Psychology
Staying composed and in command under pressure, from boardroom to keynote.
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Embodied Presence
Bringing voice, body and mind together so presence feels natural, not performed.
The result is leadership communication that feels natural, grounded and unmistakably credible.
Leaders at Every Level
Simply Voice partners with leaders and organisations including:
- Executives & Senior Leaders
- CEOs & Founders
- Senior Leadership Teams
- Legal Professionals, Judges & Barristers
- Politicians & Public Figures
- Women in Leadership
- High-Potential Talent
- MBA Students
Our Core Offerings
1:1 Voice Coaching
A six-month engagement tailored entirely to your voice and the situations you face.
Enquire →Group & Team Coaching
We come to you, working with groups of up to 12 to build stronger, clearer communication.
Learn more →In-House Communications Coach
Your organisation's trusted partner, on call when it matters most, on a retained basis.
Enquire →Masterclasses & Workshops
High-energy, immersive sessions, open to the public and available for corporate groups.
Learn more →Voice Coaching for Women in Leadership
Helping women leaders speak with authority, presence and confidence in the rooms that matter.
Learn more →MBA Leadership Communication
A communication programme preparing MBA students to lead, present and influence with confidence.
Learn more →Bespoke solutions: we also design curated corporate programmes tailored to the strategic needs and communication goals of your organisation. Talk to us →
Specialist Team & Collaborators
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Aayushi Jain
Business Growth strategist
Aayushi is supporting Simply Voice’s growth by identifying new business opportunities, partnerships, and channels to expand its reach among senior leaders and organizations. She contributes to digital growth, SEO, market research, and strategic outreach, helping strengthen Simply Voice’s visibility and identify new avenues for growth across Ireland, the UK, and wider international markets.
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Irina Grama
Social Media & Marketing Specialist
Irina is a social media and content strategist who works with Simply Voice to build and grow the brand’s digital presence. She drafts, designs, and strategises content across all platforms, managing it from concept through to scheduling and edit. With a background in sales and a foundation in marketing studies, she brings both commercial awareness and a creative, detail-led approach to how the brand shows up online.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Working with Clodagh has been transformational. Stepping into a new role that required me to speak confidently in court, she helped me find calm, clarity and control in the most intense situations.
Simply Voice elevates confidence, presence and vocal impact at every level. Their approach enables teams to master not just what they say, but how they communicate.
