Our Amazing Team
Clodagh Swords
Clodagh Swords, Founder of Simply Voice, is a multifaceted professional with a background in acting, singing, and advanced public speaking. Despite facing personal challenges, she created Simply Voice in 2011 as a means to rediscover her own power and expression. Recognizing its transformative potential, she established it as a business in 2018.
With a solid foundation in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin, Clodagh's expertise extends to facilitation, communications, and improvisation. Her journey includes obtaining a first-class MA in Applied Drama/Voice and facilitation, specializing in improvisation and voice techniques.
Driven by a passion for helping others, Clodagh has honed the Simply Voice method, conducting workshops across Ireland and Europe, positively impacting thousands since 2018. Continuously expanding her skills, she is also accredited as a Life Coach, a qualified 'Train the Trainer' facilitator, and is currently training as a Non-Violent Communication (NVC) trainer.
Georgina Heffernan
Georgina ( PR & Personal Brand Facilitator) initially drawn to Simply Voice for music, found herself returning weekly. The experience not only developed her singing voice but also boosted her confidence and alleviated performance anxiety. Now, as part of the team, she shares her journey to assist others in crafting authentic personal brands.
Georgina Heffernan, a prominent figure in Irish publishing and media, boasts a diverse skill set as an entrepreneur, journalist, educator, and digital PR expert. Her creativity and curiosity are evident in her myriad ventures.
Georgina's expertise has earned her appearances on various TV shows like Xpose, Off the Rails, and NBC's Today show, along with features on national radio programs. Recognized for her PR excellence, she's received prestigious awards from the Public Relations Institute of Ireland and the European Institute of Education.
In 2016, Georgina secured significant investment on RTE's Dragon's Den, leading to the launch of her lifestyle magazine and website. She now is the owner of her own PR company www.likesharelove.net
Patrick Stefan
Patrick ( Vocal Technique & Podcasting Facilitator), born in Ireland to an Irish mother and Dutch singer-songwriter father, faced challenges being heard in a large family. Despite winning scholarships to study jazz at Berklee School of Music and global music pedagogy at the Sibelius Academy, Finland, he struggled with performance anxiety into adulthood.
Now, leading his group Paj and performing with various bands, including Ensemble Eriu and Rob De Boer, Paddy continues to expand his skills in as an expert audio production and podcasting. Drawing from his own journey of balancing singing technique, performance, and teaching, Paddy empathizes with singers navigating performance expectations. Trained in CVT (complete vocal training) and coached by Judith Mok, he brings a unique perspective to supporting singers in finding their voice. Continuing to grow as an amazing vocal artist. Check out his work https://www.patrickstefan.com/