Find a voice that feels like you.
Helping you lead & communicate with confidence, without losing yourself in the process.
I’m MaryAnne ‘Mac’ McCormack and for over two decades, I’ve coached women, from founders and senior executives to emerging leaders, to speak with clarity, confidence, and presence in the moments that matter most.
I bring together the precision of performance training and the psychology of communication, so your voice becomes a leadership tool, not just a sound.
Most people work with separate coaches for different things — a speaking coach for delivery and communication, a voice coach to work on tone and sound, and someone else again for mindset or presence.
What I offer brings it all together.
Through The MAC Method™ — my signature blend of voice technique, performance tools, mindset work, and the integration of emotional (EQ) and relational intelligence (RQ), we’ll shape your voice so it feels like you: grounded, natural, and strong.
It’s where technique meets transformation — aligning how you sound with who you are. And you’ll build the skills to lead, connect, and create impact that lasts.
Trusted by leading organisations and seen on the world’s most iconic stages.
If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone
You speak often, but your voice doesn’t quite feel like you, like it’s missing the weight, warmth, or depth you know you have inside.
You can lead a room, but it still feels like you’re “on”, performing, rather than truly inhabiting the moment.
You wonder how much more powerful, calm, or connected you’d feel if your voice carried the same ease and gravitas you sense in others.
You avoid speaking when the stakes are high, or replay every word afterwards, wishing you’d sounded more certain.
You rush, trail off, or notice your tone flatten when you need it most.
Most women I work with share the same frustration.
Their voice doesn’t feel like it reflects their presence, or their potential.
That’s where we begin.
THE VOICE YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
What You’ll Be Able to Do and Feel
By the end of our work together, you’ll:
Speak with a calm, steady rhythm, so even your pauses carry confidence.
Hold a room’s attention in high-stakes moments, without strain, nerves, or overexplaining.
Layer depth and nuance into your delivery, so what you say feels alive, not just polished.
Set boundaries and lead conversations without second-guessing yourself.
Finally feel like your voice reflects the authority and ease you’ve earned.
How It Impacts Your Work and Your Life
When your voice is aligned with who you are, it changes everything:
You connect more meaningfully; in meetings, interviews, and relationships.
You lead with presence, even under pressure.
You stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting what you have to say.
You feel more comfortable being seen, being heard, and being yourself.
This kind of work doesn’t just polish your delivery.
It changes how you move through the world.
Because when your voice aligns with your truth, influence becomes effortless.
The women I work with come from all walks: founders, leaders, speakers and emerging voices
Here are a few of the women who’ve done this work and brought their full voice to their careers and lives:
“Voice coaching with Mac became the most powerful part of my week. It shifted not just how I speak, but how I connect.”
Holly Ransom
Global Speaker | Author of The Leading Edge | Leadership Strategist
“Mac helped me strengthen and enrich my instrument — for my business and for my life.”
Kat John
Speaker | Author | Coach | Creator of the ZEROFKS Movement
“Working with Mac has been invaluable, she helped me strengthen my voice, refine my communication, and build confidence, even through the most challenging parts of developing these skills.”
Kateena O’Gorman SC
Silk Barrister | Senior Counsel
In Their Own Words
“Mac is masterful at coaching! Her work bridges communication, confidence, and voice like no one else.”
"Without Mac, I don’t know if I would’ve shown up on the mic.”
"Working with Mac was genuinely therapeutic. She gave me tools I still use today, and will carry with me for life."
Want to see what your voice is capable of?
If these women can transform how they speak and lead, so can you.
This isn’t about being louder or more polished, unless that’s what you want.
This is voice work as self-leadership, not performance, but presence.
Through The MAC Method™, we build not just vocal skills, but the emotional and relational intelligence that lets you lead with real impact, without sounding like anyone else.
The voice of leadership doesn’t have to sound like a man’s. It just has to sound like you, at your most grounded, clear, and connected.
What We Actually Work On
By the end of our work together, you’ll:
- Voice technique for clarity, tone, breath, and vocal health.
- Performance and presence tools to support confidence, storytelling, and authentic expression.
- Communication psychology, EQ, and RQ to shift patterns like second-guessing, apologising, or overcorrecting, so your communication feels calm, confident, and connected.
- Emotional connection so you can speak from the inside out, even when you’re working from a script.
Who This Is For
Women who want to speak, or lead, with greater presence, confidence, and authenticity.
Whether you’re:
- A business owner or founder ready for more visibility.
- A professional preparing to lead high-stakes conversations or public presentations.
- A leader looking to shed the “performance” mask and build gravitas from the inside out.
- Or a woman who knows she has something to say but isn’t always sure how to say it so it lands.
If you’re ready for your voice to match the woman you’ve become, this is where we begin.
My Approach
I’ve spent decades working with actors, artists, and leaders, helping them connect voice, body, and story.
I’m trained in voice pedagogy, acting, NLP, and emotional transformation, which means this work is both technical and intuitive.
The result is communication that feels grounded, intelligent, and unmistakably you.
What sets this apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it:
- Deep listening.
- Thoughtful reflection.
- A creative, non-performative space where you can take off the mask and build something real.
“MaryAnne (Mac) helped me build confidence and clarity in how I present my work, so I can communicate complex research with impact.”
Dr Carol El-Hayek
Epidemiologist
Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
“Mac speaks to the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of voice. She helped me become a more compelling speaker and gave me new confidence and clarity.”
Chloe Aldenhoven
Friends of the Earth International
“Mac helped me find my authentic voice and confidence. Our work has been invaluable to both my personal and professional development.”
Mary Musolino
Assistant Director Communications,
Australian Sports Commission
“I feel like I’ve tapped into my inner Aretha Franklin! I came to boost my interview technique. I left with what I now call my ‘adult voice.’ I’ve reclaimed my confidence and now I speak with clarity and power.”
Nevi.PW Senior Leader
Government Sector
“As a counsellor, I gained more from my sessions with Mac than from years of traditional talk therapy. her work is healing, empowering and truly life-changing.”
Anita Allen
Social Worker | Councellor
“The voice coaching helped me make soul-aligned decisions in business and life. Mac holds space so powerfully, you’ll reclaim the quiet confidence of being Woman.”
Nadhira Razack
Business Coach
“Mac’s coaching stays with you. I still use her techniques before every key presentation, and now I’m passing them on to the women I mentor.”
Kim Anderson
Global enterprise sales leader | Accelerating next generation of customer innovation through data & AI
“Mac has been the voice coach I didn’t think I would find. Her sessions are fun, open, hugely instructive, and life-changing.”
Nia Marie May
Osteopath
Ready to find the voice that finally feels like you?
Whether it’s for a keynote, a high-stakes meeting, or lasting confidence every time you speak, let’s begin.
Coaching that’s shaped around your life.
Every woman I work with brings something different to the space, so every coaching plan is tailored.
Some women want one-off support for a high-stakes moment.
Others are ready for deeper, longer-term coaching.
Coaching begins with a 90-minute foundational session, followed by 60-minute sessions.
We’ll shape the format and frequency based on your goals, availability, and the kind of support that serves you best.
We always begin with a short call — a chance to talk through what you’re working on and and whether we’re the right fit.
Coaching is available in person in Melbourne or online from anywhere in the world.
Q&A
What is voice coaching for women, and how is it different from public speaking training?
Voice coaching goes beyond presentation skills. It helps you reconnect with your natural voice, speak with more presence and confidence, and communicate in a way that feels aligned and authentic. While public speaking training often focuses on technique and polish, this approach works from the inside out, combining voice, mindset, presence, and emotional intelligence to create lasting transformation.
Do you offer online voice coaching sessions?
Yes. I coach women across Australia and internationally via Zoom. The work is just as effective online, and we tailor everything to your environment, voice, and goals. In-person coaching is also available in Melbourne.
How long does voice coaching usually take?
That depends on your goals. Some women come for a single 90-minute session to prepare for a big event. Others choose to work together over several months. Most begin with a foundational session and then book a series of 60-minute sessions. We’ll decide together what’s best for you.
What kinds of women do you coach?
I work with women from all industries, including law, tech, health, the arts, education, and sport. Some are senior executives or founders, others are emerging leaders, creatives, or women returning to the workforce. What they share is a desire to communicate with more ease, clarity, and confidence.
Is this just for professional speaking, or can it help in everyday communication?
Both. This work helps with public speaking, presentations, and leadership visibility, but it also helps you speak up in meetings, hold boundaries, and feel more connected in everyday conversations. Many women say it changes not just their voice, but how they show up in their whole life.
How much does voice coaching cost?
Every woman’s goals are different, so I tailor each coaching plan.
We always start with a free consult to discuss your needs. From there, most begin with a 90-minute foundational session, followed by 60-minute sessions.
Book a Free Consult to explore what the right path could look like for you.
Do you run group programs or workshops for women?
Yes, I offer group sessions, team intensives, and corporate programs focused on voice, presence, and leadership communication. Head to the Corporate Coaching section below or get in touch to learn more.
Corporate Coaching for Women in Leadership
Leadership Presence. Confident Communication. Real Impact.
Helping women in your organisation speak, lead, and show up with clarity, confidence, and authority — without losing their authenticity.
Because leadership isn’t just what you say, it’s how you sound when you say it.
I’m MaryAnne ‘Mac’ McCormack and for over 20 years, I’ve worked with leaders and teams across law, finance, government, health, and sport to build vocal presence, emotional intelligence (EQ), and relational intelligence (RQ) — so their communication has more impact, resonance, and reach.
The way your leaders sound shapes how they’re heard, by their teams, their clients, and the culture around them.
Using The MAC Method™, I help professionals sound more like themselves, only stronger, while giving them the tools to connect, influence, and lead in a way that feels natural, not performative. It’s where voice intelligence meets emotional intelligence, and where confident leadership begins.
Outcomes You Can Expect
- More confident, effective communication across your team.
- Greater presence from both emerging and senior leaders.
- Reduced speaking anxiety and clearer delivery in high-stakes situations.
- More impact without burnout or “performative” energy.
- A culture where women lead with authenticity, EQ, and RQ, building trust and connection alongside results.
Because when women lead with voices that feel authentic, entire organisations listen differently.
Trusted By Organisations Including
Across industries, this work helps teams communicate more clearly, leaders step into visibility with authority, and women lead with authenticity and confidence.
Trusted by forward-thinking organisations who understand that communication isn’t just a skill, it’s a culture.
How We Work Together
1:1 Voice Coaching for Women in Leadership
Confidential, highly tailored coaching for women at all levels of leadership, focused on real-world speaking moments.
Sessions delivered online or in person (Melbourne).
Every organisation is different, so our work is built around the people who make yours thrive.
Supports preparation for:
- Presentations, pitches, and keynote talks.
- Conferences and media interviews.
- Stepping into new or more visible leadership roles.
Group Sessions & In-House Programs
Enquire now to discuss availability and custom program design.
- Strengthen leadership pipelines.
- Support women across teams.
- Build confident, clear communication at scale.
Enquire now to discuss availability and custom program design.
Looking to strengthen how your women lead and communicate?
Let’s equip your women to lead with voices that carry both confidence and connection.
“Voice coaching with Mac became the most powerful part of my week. It shifted not just how I speak, but how I connect.”
Holly Ransom
Global Speaker | Author of The Leading Edge | Leadership Strategist
“Working with Mac has been invaluable, she helped me strengthen my voice, refine my communication, and build confidence, even through the most challenging parts of developing these skills.”
Kateena O’Gorman
Silk Barrister, Women’s Bar Association – One-on-One & Group Coaching Participant
“MaryAnne (Mac) helped me build confidence and clarity in how I present my work, so I can communicate complex research with impact.”
Dr Carol El-Hayek
Epidemiologist & Scientist, Burnet Institute
“Mac helped me find my authentic voice and confidence. Our work has been invaluable to both my personal and professional development.”
Mary Musolino
Assistant Director Marketing/Strategic Communications, Australian Sports Commission
