Nancy Bos, Inspirational Speaker

I started as a singer and voice teacher. Within a few years, I became overwhelmingly curious about the science of the voice. That research led to me writing my first book, Singing 101. Insatiable curiosity about the psychology of performance led to my second book, The Teen Girl's Singing Guide. My passion for the mechanics of the voice reemerged and I became an expert (also known as a vocologist) in the acoustics of the typically 13 - 20 cm between the lips and the vocal folds. 

After that, I helped the National Association of Teachers of Singing develop foundational pedagogy for transgender singers. And next, I collaborated to research the impact of menopause on voice, and we discovered there was a huge psychological component. Aside from the physical changes, a woman’s beliefs impacted her journey! This knowledge, combined with examining my own performance anxiety early in life, has led me down a path of researching fear as it relates to voice.

One thing I try to do every day is… Laugh. there is nothing that empowers a person’s voice inside and out like laughter!

I feel most alive when… I am in the moment. Whether that is interviewing someone, writing, or biking as hard as I can. Being in the moment is being alive.

A professional experience that changed my life was… Singing a solo at a cathedral in Slovenia, and felt myself completely in flow. Since experiencing that amazing level of flow, I seek it in everything I do.

My mantra is… “ Use me as a powerful force of inspiration. I am safe. I am loved.. Allow me to help those I love and more.” But also, “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”

To avoid distractions, I… Put my phone in work mode, start a chill music playlist on Mixcloud, and laser in on a task for 45 minutes at a time.

To stay prepared for anything that might come my way… I meditate for at least 30 minutes every morning, and do a mindfulness check-in if I become stressed.

I handle negativity by… remembering the four agreements, and not take other peoples reactions personally.

The technology, I can’t live without is… Siri. I ask it questions constantly.

When I need a jolt of energy… I walk around the block or dance to Cimafunk. 

The most surprising thing about me is… I love to dance like no one is watching.

A recent accomplishment, I’m really proud of would have to be… traveling solo to South Africa for two weeks of work, and enjoying every minute of it. 

The biggest risk I ever took was… Starting the Confidence Alliance, when it seemed too big to dare dream it was possible. 

I want people to know me for… Doing my best to make the world a better place for generations to come.

In 10 years, I hope to… Have lived in multiple places in the world, enjoyed friends new and old, and made a lasting positive impact on the confidence of millions of people. 

I define success as… Being in gratitude surrounded by family and friends, and creating a legacy that lives beyond me.