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Lucy Cornell

Chief Executive Officer

Lucy Cornell



Professional Overview


Lucy Cornell is the Founder and CEO of Cornell Voice Advisory, a leading global specialist on the speaking voice for business leaders. She is also the Founder of The Amplify Alliance. Lucy is recognized as a global leader and innovator in voice and advocacy, and has extensive experience empowering business leaders, legal advocates, and social change advocates globally.

Professional Credentials and Experience


  • Qualification: Lucy holds a rare qualification as one of the 400 Linklater trained voice teachers in the world, a 5-year post-graduate apprenticeship under Master Voice teacher Kristin Linklater.

  • Educational Background:

  • Masters of Applied Science in Voice Research from the University of Sydney

  • Bachelor of Arts/Education from the University of New South Wales

  • Professional Training: Extensive training with voice master teachers at the Royal Shakespeare Company (UK) and practical experience as an actor and teacher at Shakespeare and Company (USA).


Company Details: Cornell Voice Advisory


  • Primary Services: Specializes in coaching business executives and leaders to use sophisticated voice and performance techniques for greater influence.

  • Global Footprint: Has developed deep relationships with senior executives in Australia’s well-known businesses and a loyal clientele in the USA.

  • Team: Leads a team of five elite voice coaches spanning Australia, USA, and Italy.


Public Speaking and Keynote Engagements


  • International Speaker: Lucy has delivered keynotes in 18 countries to tens of thousands of business professionals. Her speaking topics include:

  • A Voice of Influence in Business

  • Women, Voice & Power

  • A Shared Voice at the Table

  • Past Engagements:

  • Keynote speaker and trainer for Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) in multiple global locations including Istanbul, Barcelona, the USA, and Dubai.


The Amplify Alliance


Lucy is the Founder and Director of The Amplify Alliance, which focuses on accelerating social change globally. The initiative undertakes programs to up-skill the voices of advocates addressing significant social issues such as domestic violence, indigenous issues, disability, and humanitarian aid.

Legal Advocacy


  • Voice Coaching for Legal Professionals: Lucy teaches legal advocates globally, leading voice coaching teams for legal advocacy courses run by the Australian Bar Association and other jurisdictions such as South Africa, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK.

  • Special Workshops: Regularly conducts workshops for top-tier law firms in Australia and provides skills training for the Australian Judiciary.


Client Testimonials


  • Ian Robertson SC, President of the South Australian Bar Association, remarks on her 110% commitment and 150% achievement.

  • A Barrister at Law in Australia commended her program as the most interesting and useful, contrary to the saying that old dogs can’t learn new tricks.

  • Anna Ferguson, Senior Manager at Bain & Company, praised her session on voice as hugely impactful.

  • Feedback from the National Youth Health Conference indicated that her energy and enthusiasm were inspiring, boosting participants' confidence in speaking up.


Contact Information



  • Email: lucy@cornellvoice.com



Lucy Cornell's extensive expertise in voice coaching and public speaking, combined with her global outreach and impact, make her a distinguished figure in empowering leaders and advocates across various sectors.