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The Enterprise EdgeTeam Liquid Crushes eSports Competition with Big SAP BetIn the high-stakes, fast-paced world of esports, winning ismore than just a scoreboard metric—it’s a business model. Team Liquid, the world’s most watched and decorated esports organization, is proving that elite performance is a product of elite systems. Take some surprising learnings away from this engaging interview with Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO and Owner, and Thom Valks, Partnerships Manager, Team Liquid on site at SAP Sapphire 2025. With more than $60 million in annual revenue and a fanbase that spans continents and cultures, Team Liquid isn’t just playing video games—it’s redefining how modern digital enterprises operate. Powered by S...2025-05-2057 min

Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 8 - Classic Warm-Up (18 mins)I'm back! It's been a long time between episodes but I'm thrilled to be back with you. This warm-up is a great all-rounder. It starts nice and gentle and covers all the bases. Enjoy and keep singing!2025-01-1218 min

Singing Teachers TalkEp.53 How I Started A Singing Teaching Business With David ValksWhat’s it like to turn your back on the corporate world and become your own boss? 18 months ago David Valks quit his career in recruitment and started his own vocal coaching business. David joins Bronwyn this week on Singing Teachers Talk to chat about how he got into singing teaching and what BAST has done for him. KEY MOMENTS‘You always remember the singing teachers you had when you were younger and that inspires you’ ‘It gave me a foundation and all the fundamentals I needed to start as a singing te...2022-03-3029 min

David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 7 – Building ResonanceFinding and building resonance is incredibly important in singing and speaking. We really can shape our tone and build power without doing any damage to the vocal folds or having to ‘push’ too hard.If you want to read more about resonance, check out this great article – https://www.voicescienceworks.org/resonance.html We do 4 different exercises in this […]2021-04-1400 min

David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 6 – 20 Minute Vocal Warm-upThis is an epic episode for those of you who have a bit more time on your hands or those who want a really good warm-up before a lesson or a performance.We cover a really wide range of exercises to help with breath, placement, agility, shaping the vocal tract, articulation and much much more! 1.5 […]2021-04-1400 min

Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 7 - Building ResonanceFinding and building resonance is incredibly important in singing and speaking. We really can shape our tone and build power without doing any damage to the vocal folds or having to 'push' too hard. If you want to read more about resonance, check out this great article - https://www.voicescienceworks.org/resonance.html We do 4 different exercises in this episode... 1. Mmmmmmm-ahhhhhh, mmmmmmm-aaaaayyyyyyyy, mmmmmm-eeeeeeee (harder to write than sing) 2. Yawn to access our lower notes 3. Bee, bee, bee focusing on the strong buh of the B sound 2021-04-1413 min

Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 6 - 20 Minute Vocal Warm-upThis is an epic episode for those of you who have a bit more time on your hands or those who want a really good warm-up before a lesson or a performance. We cover a really wide range of exercises to help with breath, placement, agility, shaping the vocal tract, articulation and much much more! 1.5 Octave Scale to mum, mum, mum 5 Note Scale - choose your own vowel sound with a B consonant - bah, bee, bae, boo, bye, boh etc 5th Jump - NG sound sliding into and Ahhh then sliding back down on the...2021-03-2621 min

David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 5 – Vocal Warm-up for Kids (or the young at heart)Vocal Warm-up for Kids (or the young at heart) You don’t have to be a kid to do these exercises. They are pretty fun so feel free to join in! In this episode we have 4 exercises: Many Men, Many Men – to the William Tell Overture! My Mother Makes Me Mash My Mini M&Ms […]2021-03-1900 min

Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 5 - Vocal Warm-up for Kids (or the young at heart)Vocal Warm-up for Kids (or the young at heart) You don't have to be a kid to do these exercises. They are pretty fun so feel free to join in! In this episode we have 4 exercises: Many Men, Many Men - to the William Tell Overture! My Mother Makes Me Mash My Mini M&Ms on a Monday Morning - oooohhh ahh (it's a classic but a goody) My Car has Flat Tyres C Major Scale to Butterfly on the way up and Caterpillar on the way d...2021-03-1909 min

David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 4 – Vocal Workout: Articulation & Tongue TensionWelcome back! In this 10 minute episode, we really give your tongue a good workout. We start with the 5 note scale humming, whilst making a chewing motion with your mouth. We then do a fantastic tongue workout routine that will really help you reach your goals with articulation as well as helping you to […]2021-03-1200 min

Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 4 - Vocal Workout: Articulation & Tongue TensionWelcome back! In this 10 minute episode, we really give your tongue a good workout. We start with the 5 note scale humming, whilst making a chewing motion with your mouth. We then do a fantastic tongue workout routine that will really help you reach your goals with articulation as well as helping you to release some of that tongue tension, which can be very problematic. Then we look at the following exercise: The Tip of the Tongue and the Lips and the Teeth It's certainly a mouthful, but that's the...2021-03-1211 min

Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 3 - 10 Minute Vocal WorkoutThis episode is around 10 minutes and is packed with exercises to work different parts of the vocal tract: 1. Fracatives - were specifically used JJJJ, ZZZZ and VVVVV 2. 1.5 Octave scale using a dopey 'mum' sound 3. C major scale working the articulators with - Red Leather/Yellow Leather, Butterfly/Caterpillar and Better Butter I hope that you find this useful. Visit www.dvss.com.au for more info 2021-03-0309 min

David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 3 – 10 Minute Vocal WorkoutThis episode is around 10 minutes and is packed with exercises to work different parts of the vocal tract: 1. Fracatives – were specifically used JJJJ, ZZZZ and VVVVV 2. 1.5 Octave scale using a dopey ‘mum’ sound 3. C major scale working the articulators with – Red Leather/Yellow Leather, Butterfly/Caterpillar and Better Butter I […]2021-03-0300 min

Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 2 - 5 Minute Vocal WorkoutThis is a quick workout if you are pushed for time. We use 3 exercises: Octave arpeggio using your straw or to a humming sound 1.5 octave scale using a lip trill or tongue trill Sustaining vowel sounds to one note If you have any questions just reach me at www.dvss.com.au 2021-03-0307 min

David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 2 – 5 Minute Vocal WorkoutThis is a quick workout if you are pushed for time. We use 3 exercises: Octave arpeggio using your straw or to a humming sound 1.5 octave scale using a lip trill or tongue trill Sustaining vowel sounds to one note If you have any questions just reach me at www.dvss.com.au 2021-03-0300 min

Vocal Warm-ups and Workouts with David Valks Singing SchoolEpisode 1 - 10 Minute Vocal WorkoutIn this episode we look at 3 SOVT exercises to help strengthen the voice. Read more about SOVT exercises here - https://www.voicescienceworks.org/sovt-exercises.html It's a great idea to buy yourself a reusable straw as we will often do exercises with the straw in our vocal warm-ups and workouts. If you are keen to learn more about me or to book a trial lesson please visit www.dvss.com.au If you have any questions or comments, please email david@dvss.com.au 2021-02-2412 min

The Aussie Cruise ShowLuxury Cruising: What makes it so different?Welcome to the glamorous and chic world of luxury cruising! There are many cruise lines who call themselves luxury and it’s a bit of a subjective name. It really depends what luxury means to you. A lot of higher end brands who kind of bridge the gap between mainstream cruising the top end, such as Azamara, Oceana and Viking. We also see some of the mainstream cruise lines offer luxury accommodation and exclusive facilities such as MCS Yacht Club and Norwegian’s Haven Complex. However, in this episode we are going to focu...2020-03-1120 min

The Aussie Cruise ShowQueen Elizabeth Review - CunardI recently returned from a 4 night cruise on Cunard's Queen Elizabeth. She is a beautiful ship with some great features. However, I did feel there was room for improvement in some departments. In this episode we will cover: Embarkation Cabins Food Service Entertainment On board activities much much more If you would like to see some of my pictures please head over to - https://aussiecruiseshow.com.au/episode6/2020-02-2425 min

The Aussie Cruise ShowWhat it's like to work on a cruise ship - Q&AIn this week’s episode we go behind the scenes of working on a cruise ship. This episode is answering your questions about life on board. Here are the questions that we answer… What was it like working on a ship? Were you allowed in the restaurants? Were you allowed off the ship? How long was your contract? Was it hard work? Did you ever experience really bad weather? Were you under the sea level? How many shows did you...2020-02-1429 min

The Aussie Cruise Show10 Cruise Ship Myths - Totally Busted (part 2)Part 2 of our episode where we look at the top 10 Cruise Ship Myths and totally bust them! This week we look at a wide range of topics from naughty children to rowdy sailors! Have a listen and let me know if you have any myths that you would like to bust. For full details visit - https://aussiecruiseshow.com.au/episode4/2020-02-0522 min

The Aussie Cruise Show10 Cruise Ship Myths - Totally Busted (part 1)In this episode we are going to look at the weird, wonderful and very common cruise myths that are often said about the cruise industry. This is a 2 part-episode so be sure to check out part 2 next week. Let's start with the top 5. 1. Cruising is Too Expensive You will hear in the episode that cruising is actually amazing value for money. People often look at the pre-holiday cost rather than the post-holiday cost. We do a break down comparison on a 9 night South Pacific cruise on Carnival vs...2020-01-2929 min

The Aussie Cruise ShowAll About Virgin Voyages with Sharon HandoCurious about Virgin Voyages? The new ships and brand new cruise line from Richard Branson are certain making waves. We were very honoured to be joined by Sharon Hando who is an expert when it comes to Virgin Voyages as she works for Travel the World - the company responsible for brining Virgin Voyages to the Australian public. We do a deep dive into the ships, the food, the entertainment, the cabins and much much more. Here are a few sneak peeks of what's in the episode: Did you know...2020-01-2538 min

The Aussie Cruise Show#1 - Ovation of the Seas - ReviewIn this episode we delve into my 3 experiences on the Ovation of the Seas. At the time of building this was the 4th biggest cruise ship in the world. In my opinion, Royal Caribbean nailed it! Have a listen to what I loved and what I think could be improved. To read my original review visit - www.aussiecruiseshow.com.au/episode1 2020-01-1628 min

The Aussie Cruise ShowAbout the Aussie Cruise ShowThis is a quick introduction episode to tell you what to expect from the Aussie Cruise Show. We are looking forward to welcoming you on board. What are you waiting for? The ship is about to sail....2020-01-1508 min

Become Inspired#7: 10 Common Mistakes Job Seekers MakeCommon Mistakes Jobseekers Make Hosted by David Valks & Ashely Dodd 10 common mistakes that job seekers make when applying for new roles Today’s podcast is to help guide you to land that dream job! 1. Using an unprofessional photo • Either on CV or LinkedIn, linking social media to a professional profile. Our advice is to take your photo off – some people just don’t like photos • If you do have one, you should get it right. Personal Facebook, e.g. night out, as pretty as you might look, is not appropriate 2019-01-2130 min

Become Inspired#1: CV Tips - What to include and avoid!Applying for a new role can a daughting process. Our podcasts are here to make the process as seamless as possible, by providing you with the information and tools you need when navigating your way to landing your dream role. Hosted by our experienced Australia, Hong Kong and UK teams, we aim to help you stand out and showcase your ability in a competitive industry. CV tips - what to include and avoid This podcast is hosted by David Valks and Sasha Thariani from the become Sydney Office. Your CV is often the first interaction that recuriters have with candidates...2018-12-0325 min

Become Inspired#2: How to Nail the Performance ReviewStepping in to your performance review can be scary, confusing and most importantly a great opportunity for you to advance your career. Too many of us miss the opportunity to make the most of this time with our managers. These tips are designed to help you prepare for your review and ensure that you maximise the potential. Preparation is key but what do you do when it's an informal review? Join David Valks and Marc Ansell in this episode.2018-12-0321 min