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David Goldberg

A go-to Speaking Coach for both live and recorded voice.
CEO Edge Studio—an international voice over casting & recording facility.

TRAINING for WORK TEAMS
Call Centers ● Reps ● Nonprofits ● Trainers ● Tour Guides ● Internal VO Teams

TRAINING for WORK TEAMS
Call Centers ● Reps ● Nonprofits ● Trainers ● Tour Guides ● Internal VO Teams

Click here to sound amazing at work!

COACHING for INDIVIDUALS
CEOs ● Authors ● Podcasters ● Politicians ● Celebrities ● Spokespeople ● Presenters

COACHING for INDIVIDUALS
CEOs ● Authors ● Podcasters ● Politicians ● Celebrities ● Spokespeople ● Presenters

Click here to better grab your audience!

Hello! I’m David Goldberg!

I’m a go-to speaking coach and presenter with 36 years of extensive experience voice directing both live and recorded voice!

My mission? Tweak how you speak, so you’re way more effective. 

I quickly identify 1) how a slight spin on word-choice, 2) simple rephrasings, and 3) customized speaking-adjustments strengthen your connection with customers and colleagues, driving your business forward—whether you’re on camera, on stage, behind the mic, in the boardroom, and even in the office!

I’m also the CEO of Edge Studio, an international voice over casting and recording facility. We’ve completed over 13,000 projects spanning numerous high-profile projects such as Nike, Google, Microsoft, and major news networks like NPR, CNN, and NBC.

Key achievements include:

  • Prepping over 10,000 professionals: CEOs, politicians, authors, podcasters, entrepreneurs, athletes, voice actors, and more for keynotes, media interviews, company podcasts, self-narrated audiobooks, presentations, investor pitches, videoconferencing, TED Talks, Toastmasters, and even kids’ college and internship interviews.
  • Presenting over 1,000 times to government agencies, corporations, schools, nonprofits, business groups, and voice-over communities.
  • Launching over 1,200 actively working voice actors into the industry.

Beyond the spoken-word? I’m a super lucky husband, proud dad to two incredible sons, and the happy owner of two snorty English Bulldogs who like to drool throughout the house! And everyday at 4:30am, I’m a (sometimes limping) triathlete.

Organizations I've trained to speak more effectively!

Currently, I oversee all areas of our business

I interact with everyone in the office daily to ensure that every customer is receiving the best possible experience. I am directly involved with marketing, production, casting, sales, training, and internal operations. I am always available to customers and make certain that each is treated as though they are the most important one that Edge Studio has regardless of how much money they spend.

  • Started Edge Studio by myself and continue to grow the operation to a team of very impressive experts
  • Partnered with related businesses to further expand the suite of services offered to customers
  • Pride myself on only being an email or phone call away from any customer with any question or concern they have
  • Speak at numerous industry events and actively work within the business and our team
  • AM PROUD that Edge Studio maintains a level of recognition and professionalism currently achieved by very few companies

 

David’s Background

David grew up playing piano and drums. During grade school, he sold his Matchbox car collection to buy a midi keyboard, and then performed with an all-adult orchestra for the show Godspell

By high school, his bedroom was full of keyboards, keytars, and drums.

In college, he bought a 4-track recorder and began recording and mixing local bands, leading to the creation of Edge Studio!

After college, he engineered at a major studio, working on multiple albums with Deep Purple, learning to twirl drumsticks from Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel’s drummer – see photo), recording José Feliciano, Joe Lynn Turner, and Gary Moore.

Simultaneously Edge Studio was expanding to national acts, and David went solo, co-writing and playing with John Mayer (keys, drums, recording, and mixing), mixing for Mel Tormé, and releasing over 150 albums!

In 2007, David transitioned Edge Studio to a drug-free studio environment, which turned-away many big bands. So he adapted to voice over. And Edge Studio V2 was born!

Other coaches are non-specific

They say things like, “Engage your audience.” But what does that mean? Instead, I show you exactly how to do that — in minutes, with super-specific speaking-adjustments.

Concerned you’ll sound nervous?
✅ 2 simple speaking techniques completely mask it.

Sound clunky when reading from notes?
✅ With 3 techniques, you can easily sound natural.

Have a tightly-timed presentation?
✅ No worries, 3 straightforward steps help you convey your material effectively without your audience feeling rushed.

Need to sound extra convincing?
✅ 1 specific speaking technique works great with investors and potential customers.

These techniques apply to everything—from company podcasts to investor pitches… And they’re tailored to you and your team’s communication needs, audience, and medium.

(e.g., recording a podcast with a microphone v.s. being interviewed on-camera v.s. speaking at a podium, and so on)

Author and Presenter

Author:

  • Kerri Acheson’s VO book, co-author
  • The Industry Performance Guidebook
  • 300+ industry articles in various journals, blogs, socials

Speaking Prep for Corporate Groups & Politicians:

  • The Jim Britt Mastermind Series: Presenter, September 2024
  • Vistage CEO Coaching & Peer Advisory Organization: Presenter, 2024
  • DLCC, Democratic League Campaign Committee: Political Trainer, 2024
  • iNETConnect: Interview panel: 2024, Robert Jones, (The iNETreprenuer Network)
  • People 4 People Podcast, with Brandt Markl: Interviewee, 2024
  • iNETrepreneurnetwork.com: Speaker, 2024
    (Robert W Jones)
  • The Jim Britt Mastermind Series: Speaker, July 2024
  • Numerous Politicians From Local to State: 2007- Present

Advisory Board & Committee Positions:

  • Columbia Audio: Executive Board Member
  • Global Green: Honorary Advisory Council
  • LaGuardia College: Advisory Board Member since 2018. Mark Brooks, Chairperson, Music Recording Technology Advisory Board.

Voice Over Training for Corporations, Government Agencies, & Nonprofits

Presenting, corporate training, and lots of consulting. These organizations have SO much voiceover work, they have their own voiceover production studios and narrators. And I regularly train them.

  • International Monetary Fund: Trainer, 2024
  • Global Green: Trainer, 2023, 2024
  • St. Baldricks – Pediatric Cancer Research: Trainer, 2022
  • St. Baldricks – Pediatric Cancer Research: Trainer, 2021
  • U.S. Census Bureau: Trainer/Lecturer, 2021
  • United Healthcare: Trainer/Lecturer, 2021
  • International Monetary Fund: Trainer, 2021
  • The Heritage Foundation: Trainer/Lecturer, 2019
  • The Hartford: Trainer/Lecturer, 2018
  • Pandora: Trainer/Lecturer,Get More from Voice Actors in Less Time”, 2018
  • ISO New England: Trainer/Lecturer, 2017
  • The Hartford: Trainer/Lecturer, 2017
  • McKinsey Consulting: Trainer/Lecturer, New York, 2016
  • Oracle: Presenter, International Web Conference, 2016
  • Crossfit: Trainer/Lecturer, 2014
  • USA Network: Trainer/Lecturer, 2012
  • Howard Hughes Medical: Trainer, 2011
  • Mercedes Benz: Trainer/Lecturer, 2011

Speaking Engagements at Voice Over Conferences

This is one of my favorite parts of my career. I’ve spoken to live audiences over 100 times. The largest live group was nearly 800 people, and the largest Zoom call was, I was told, an audience of over 41,000! Part nerves, part excitement keep me going!

  • WoVOCon Vll: Presenter, Orlando, 2023
  • The Mid Atlantic Voiceover Event: Teacher, Remote, 2022
  • Voice Over Atlanta 2019: Presenter, Atlanta, 2019
  • The Future Of Voice Over (Live Videocast): Panelist to Live Audience & Remote Viewers, 2018
  • Voice Over Atlanta 2018: Presenter, Panelist, Closing Keynote, Atlanta, 2018
  • WoVOCon lll: Presenter, Las Vegas, 2017
  • Voice Over Atlanta 2017: Presenter, Panelist, Closing Keynote, Atlanta, 2017
  • The Mid Atlantic Voiceover Event: Presenter, Panelist, Virginia, 2016
  • Faffcon 2016: Presenter, Minneapolis, 2016
  • Midwest Voice Over Conference: Presenter, Panelist, Ohio, 2016
  • WoVOCon ll: Presenter, Las Vegas, 2016
  • Voice Over Atlanta 2016: Presenter, Panelist, Closing Keynote, Atlanta, 2016
  • The Mid Atlantic Voiceover Event: Presenter, Panelist, Virginia, 2015
  • Faffcamp 2015: Presenter, San Antonio, 2015
  • Voice Over Atlanta 2015: Presenter, Panelist, Atlanta, 2015
  • The Voiceover Mastery Event: Presenter, Florida, 2014
  • Faffcon 2014: Presenter, Tuscon, 2014
  • VOICE2014: Presenter, Los Angeles, 2014 
  • Vegas Voice Overs: Presenter, Las Vegas, 2014 
  • Voice Over Atlanta 2014: Moderator, Panelist, Presenter, Atlanta, 2014
  • ActNow: Presenter, Los Angeles, 2013
  • Faffcon 2013: Presenter, San Antonio, 2013
  • Voice Over Virtual: Presentations & Moderator, “The Future Of Voice Over”, 2013
  • The Actor’s Company: Los Angeles, 2013
  • Voice World March 2013: Opening Keynote, Toronto, 2013
  • Voice Over Atlanta: Atlanta, 2013
  • Faffcon 2012: Philadelphia, 2012
  • Voice 2012: Los Angeles, 2012
  • Faffcon 2011: Portland, 2011
  • Faffcon 2010: Los Angeles, 2010

Voice Over Training for Acting & Broadcast Groups

  • West Amadeus Music School: Trainer, September 2024
  • Actor’s Showcase, with Martin Benson: Interviewee, May 2024
  • Style & Learn Origins Podcast, with Alexander Salas: Interviewee, December 2023  
  • LaGuardia College, Music Recording & Technology: Trainer, December 2023
  • The Actor’s Code: Trainer, November 2023
  • The Actor’s Code: Presenter, July 2023
  • Wings Academy High School: Voice Over Overview and Recording, Bronx NY, 2023
  • UConn, School of Acting: Presenter, 2020 
  • Trumbull School, Elite Program: Presenter, Trumbull, CT, 2019
  • LaGuardia College: Voice-Over Career Opportunities: Queens, NY, 2018
  • UConn: Trainer/Lecturer, 2019
  • Sacred Heart University: Judge for Marketing/Branding Concepts: Bridgeport, CT, 2018
  • Syracuse University, New House School of Communications: Special Speaker, Graduate Course, Remote, 2017
  • Second City Chicago: Trainer/Lecturer, 2015
  • The Philadelphia Acting School: Philadelphia, PA 2015
  • Sacred Heart University: Judge for Marketing/Branding Concepts: Bridgeport, CT, 2015
  • The Second City Chicago: 2014
  • The Second City Los Angeles: 2014
  • Sacred Heart University Marketing & Business Lecture: Bridgeport, CT, 2012
  • Brooklyn College – Television & Radio Office Department: Brooklyn, NY, 2011
  • CT School of Broadcasting: Stratford, CT, 2011
  • Long Island University – Film and Acting Department: New York City, 2010

Voice Over Training for Voice Over Groups

  • VO Home Studio Show & Tell: Host, 2023, 2024
  • Cooper VO International Zoom Meetup: Led Discussion, September 2024
  • Bodalgo: Voice Over Audition Rehearsal, Bi-monthly, August 2024
  • Escape Artists, Audio Drama: Led by Dave Robison, July 2024
  • The Power of Sound, Podcast: Voice Over Education Series with Jodi Krangle & Ann Lucente, May 2024
  • Voices.com Masterclass: Audition Workout, 310 Registered
  • Voice Over Xtra: 3 Clinics
  • Voices.com Webinar: 6-Steps to Win Auditions, 2023
  • VOBB on Clubhouse: Interviewed by Aleesha Bake, 2023
  • Voices.com Mission Audition: Interviewed by Vanessa Bucci and Tara Parachuk, 2023
  • Voices.com VoxTalk: Interviewed by Stephanie Ciccarelli, 2023
  • Voices.com VoxTalk: Interviewed by Stephanie Ciccarelli, 2022
  • Clubhouse with Hy Bender: “Casting or Self-Recording Your Audiobook with David Goldberg”, 2022
  • The Washington Post: Interviewed by Travis DeShong, 2019 
  • Eric Hunley ‘Unstructured Interview Series’: Interviewee, 2018
  • Featured Podcast guest: A Journey Into Voice Acting: 2017
  • VO Body Shop Podcast: Panelist, Los Angeles, 2016
  • VO Buzz Weekly Podcast: Panelist, Los Angeles, 2016
  • Backstage Magazine: Interviewee, New York City, 2015
  • VO Buzz Weekly Podcast: Interviewee, Los Angeles, 2013

Voice-Directing for Reality TV Shows

  • Style Network: “Clean House” Reality Show
  • Style Network: Michael Schulson for “Pantry Raid”
  • TLC: Jason Cameron for “While You Were Out”
  • Lisa Loeb: #1 Single
  • America’s Most Wanted: Both Anchors Angeline Hartman and Tom Morris
  • Russ Mayfield: On “90 Day Fiancé”
  • Help My House is Haunted
  • Real Estate Flip

 

Voice-Directing for News & Broadcast Channels 

  • NBC
  • NPR
  • API
  • FOX
  • CNN: video on demand

 

Voice Over Engagements

Over 13,000 engagements!! Of which I’ve held various roles: Most commonly voice-directing.

Followed by recording and mixing.

Followed by production.

Interview

Stacey and Chuck were curious about what prevents new voice actors from success…

The amazing Stacey Aswad and Chuck Duran and I chatted for a long time about that. Plus, there is about a ton of other cool voiceover stuff. This was on their infamous VOBuzzWeekly Interview Series. They own DemosThatRock.com.

Highlights include discussing what holds new voice actors back from success.

This was super fun, super cool, and super educational!

Interview

Dane Reid and I got to talking!

Ah, you’ve gotta watch this… because Dane flew from the Southern states all the way to New York City to talk with me!

He’s such a cool guy, a great interviewer, an outrageously tremendous voice actor (hear him here at DaneReidMedia.com), and an all-around awesome guy.

Definitely a very fun video!

Media and Podcast Interview

Sometimes I’m interviewed for audio-only programs.

Nice, I can wear pajamas and be interviewed. Just like so many voice actors do!

Some audio-only interviews include:

  • Voices.com VoxTalk: 2 time
  • Clubhouse with Hy Bender – “Casting or Self-Recording Your Audiobook with David Goldberg
  • The Washington Post
  • Eric Hunley ‘Unstructured Interview Series’
  • Featured Podcast guest: A Journey Into Voice Acting
  • VO Body Shop Podcast
  • VO Buzz Weekly Podcast
  • Backstage Magazine