About Jimmy Cannon
We all have one voice—let’s make it powerful.
About Jimmy Cannon
As a voice and public speaking coach, my belief is simple: whether you're speaking or singing, your voice is your most powerful tool. The key difference between the two lies not in the voice itself but in how we shape it. When we speak, we separate vowels with consonants—how we choose these sounds determines our language, but the foundation remains the same.
This insight led me to a realisation early in my career: the techniques I used to teach singers could be seamlessly applied to enhance people’s speaking skills. Over the last 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals from all walks of life, from first-time public speakers to X Factor auditionees, develop their voices and achieve their goals. Whether it’s improving vocal range, learning to project with power, or overcoming performance anxiety, I find the journey transformative—and the results, empowering.
What I Do Now
As a public speaking coach specialising in voice pedagogy and performance anxiety, I help business leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams find and master their unique voice. My goal is simple: to help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and presence.
Through my Cannon Method, I focus on three pillars:
Voice: Master vocal techniques like projection, articulation, and resonance, ensuring your words carry weight and authority.
Confidence: Build unshakeable self-assurance, even under pressure, with strategies to overcome anxiety and focus on delivering your message.
Presence: Learn how to command the room with non-verbal communication—eye contact, posture, and energy that engages your audience from the moment you speak.
Whether you're looking to project authority in high-stakes meetings, deliver compelling presentations, or simply feel more confident in your daily communication, I’ll provide you with the tools and techniques to optimise your vocal performance.
Background and Experience
Before I began coaching, I spent much of my life as a singer and saxophonist, performing with incredible artists like Sir Tom Jones and Roger Taylor from Queen. From entertaining audiences on private planes to recording music for global brands, I learned the importance of not just holding an audience’s attention—but sustaining that engagement over a lifetime. This requires not just passion, but a strong and reliable technique—both mentally and physically.
Maintaining a demanding performance schedule taught me the value of vocal health. I know what it’s like to push through when your voice is tired and weak, and how essential it is to have techniques that carry you through when your voice isn't at its best. The same principles apply to public speaking: your technique can make or break your performance. When your voice is strong, so is your message.
Qualifications and expertise
My formal training in voice is extensive. I studied vocal technique with Colin Baldy at New College, Oxford, and later with Kevin Burke in New York. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Jazz Performance from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where I was awarded the prestigious Archer Scholarship.
I’ve since expanded my expertise, earning a Masters in Voice Pedagogy from the University of Wales Trinity St David, and training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
My unique combination of vocal training and therapeutic techniques allows me to help clients not only master their voice but also build the confidence and resilience needed to succeed in high-pressure environments.
Why work with me?
I’ve spent years refining my own voice as both a performer and a coach. I know what it takes to lead with authority, captivate an audience, and maintain vocal health under pressure. Through the Cannon Method, I bring this expertise to my clients, helping them transform their communication skills and lead with confidence, whether they're on stage, in the boardroom, or addressing their teams.