VoicePrint's Validity
The VoicePrint model was created to be immediately useful. Talk is the distinctive human capacity, but it's problematic. Part of that problem is because talk comes easily to most of us, we do it readily, so we assume we know how to do it well. But individuals have very different approaches to talk. VoicePrint measures the modes of talk to immediately raise awareness of their outcomes.
Since VoicePrint's inception, we've worked to validate and improve the tools so they can empower more people and more organisations to harness the power of conversation.
The VoicePrint Model
The VoicePrint model was created to provide a clear, accessible and above all practical framework for understanding and using talk to good effect.
It is a competence model. It clarifies the competence of using talk by distinguishing nine different forms that it can take, each of which serves a distinct and potentially useful function.
Independantly validated
VoicePrint creator Alan Robertson
Developed by British psychologist Alan Robertson, VoicePrint is a practical, research-backed tool that makes visible what’s typically invisible: the patterns in our spoken behaviour. It gives individuals and teams a fresh lens to understand how they think, collaborate, and lead—by examining how they talk.
The VoicePrint advisory board
VoicePrint has been rigorously developed, and is trusted by leading organisations around the world. In line with our commitment to ongoing research and development we have established the VoicePrint Advisory Board.
The board is made up of experts in psychology, linguistics, psychometrics, management consulting, executive and team coaching, and leadership development, and acts to support VoicePrint's mission to be the world's most immediately useful personal and organisational development tool.
Amy Dempsey
Amy Dempsey is a leadership development and coaching specialist, with particular expertise in working with boards, executive teams and senior professionals across the investment industry.
Rachael Hanley-Browne
Rachael Hanley-Browne has over 25 years’ experience in international talent management, leadership development and commercial business leadership. She is a former President of EMCC UK, and chairs the EMCC Global Council.
Julia Barry
Julia Barry is a coach, consultant and facilitator who helps teams and organisations to get ‘unstuck’ and move forward. Her background in Director level sales and commercial roles enables her to integrate the dynamics of people and business.
Professor Silke Paulmann
Silke Paulmann is Head of the Psychology Department at the University of Essex, and holds degrees in linguistics and cognitive neuroscience. Her own research focuses on how emotional, motivational, and attitudinal voice signals shape emotions and reactions.
Use VoicePrint in your own work
Use the VoicePrint tools in your work and unlock the most powerful communication improvements for your clients or organisation.