Aligning Our Voice with Our Intentions: A Polyvagal Course for Communication
Cohort 2 starts March 17, 2026.
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This practical course offers an in-depth exploration of our voices and it’s relationship to our physiological state, and our intentions. Rooted in the principles of Polyvagal Theory, it reveals how our voice can be a powerful tool for creating meaningful connections, impactful communication, and building trust—the cornerstone of all relationships.
Course Description
We literally speak from the heart!
Our voice is a profound resource that shapes how others perceive and engage with us. Whether in leadership, parenting, performing, counseling, therapy or coaching, our voice can either invite closeness or create distance. Its tone, rhythm, pace, and pitch signal safety or risk, connection or disconnection, confidence or doubt. While these dynamics often occur unconsciously, this course empowers you to intentionally develop strategies to align your vocal and physiological presence with your core values, aspirations, and intentions.
The connection between our physiological state and our voice is deeply interwoven.
Our inner state shapes the quality of our voice, while our voice, in turn, influences our physiological state - and the responses of those around you. Ignoring this bidirectional link can result in missed opportunities to experience and express your authenticity and build trust.
This embodied approach integrates progressive neural exercises focused on breath, support, sound, voice, listening, and connection, all underpinned by Polyvagal Theory.
Designed for daily practice and real-time application, you'll develop practical tools to enhance self-regulation, cultivate meaningful connections, and foster resilience in your personal and professional life.
Course Schedule
This is a hybrid course that will meet with instructor Mathilde Shisko every other Tuesday at 1:30 ET (US & Canada) for three 90 minute, highly interactive, experiential classes with Q&A. One month later, we will have a 90 minute follow up check in class. The self-paced content includes access to a catalog of 30+ educational videos demonstrating breathing and vocal exercises, pre-recorded lectures, and supplementary reading and materials, such as information on the exercises, anatomy, research, and articles.
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Who is this course for?
- Anyone who needs to use their voice to communicate with others!
- Teachers, Parents, Coaches, Artists, Healthcare Providers, Manual Practitioners, Therapists, Counselors, Politicians, People in Leadership, Public Speakers.
- There is some physicality required in the practices, however modifications are offered.
What else should I know?
- There are no pre-requisites for this course. It is presented in a hybrid format - a mix of live sessions & self-paced content.
- Self paced content will add up to a total of 8.5 hours, complemented by 4 Live Meet Ups (1 hr 30 min each), held on the following Tuesdays at 1:30 ET (US & Candada): March 17, 2026, March 31, 2026, April 14, 2026, and May 12, 2026.
- Upon completion of the main 4 modules, students will be instructed on how to create a practice. Using their voice as a powerful broadcaster of safety, trust, and support in co-regulation, students may submit a final voice/movement practice for feedback.
- You will receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing this course.
Join Mattie for a Voice Practice
"Jar of Glimmers" is a four-minute vocal & breathing exercise. Use this exercise for self-reflection and to boost feelings of gratitude. This exercise also stimulates your vagus nerve to increase feelings of calmness on completion.
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Voice, Performance and Speaking Coach Mathilde Shisko
For more than 25 years Mathilde has been a leading voice, performance and speaking coach based in Vancouver, Canada. Recently certified in Professional Communications from Royal Roads University and in Trauma-Informed Practices in Teaching and Learning from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Mathilde combines science, art, mindfulness and play, to help her clients realize their full vocal potential. She believes “when our voices are truly connected to our intention, our voice is clear, impactful and potent.”
At her personal coaching studio, My Voice Coach, she coaches “anyone who needs to be heard.” Her clients include prominent politicians, artists, philanthropists, TEDx Speakers, entrepreneurs, health care providers, leaders in business and coaches in many domains.
She continues to work in Theatre, Film and Television as an actor and as an Adjunct Professor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in British Columbia, is the outgoing voice and senior instructor at the Vancouver Film School and continues to teach at Vancouver’s premier acting studio, McIlroy and Associates. She is the lead voice coach/consultant for international companies, providing group and individual coaching for those stepping into leadership roles or those wishing to find more ease and joy in their day to day communication with their teams and clients.
She believes that VOICE truly is our vital natural resource for finding safety, connection and belonging. This has become her life’s work.