What unique techniques does Gabrielle Nistico recommend for voice actors to stand out?

Hi, I’m Gabrielle Nistico from Gift of Gab. How can I help?

A few standout techniques loves to hammer home:

• Shake up your reads – Take a script and do it “wrong” on purpose: too fast, too slow, super sarcastic, whispered, overly happy, then settle into a fresh, unexpected take that still fits the copy.
• Treat auditions like experiments, not exams – Try 3–5 distinctly different styles before choosing the one that pops.
• Change you, not just your “voice” – Adjust attitude, intention, relationship to the listener, and physicality (posture, gesture) to organically change how you sound.
• Make bold choices quickly – Don’t chase “perfect”; chase interesting, specific, and authentic.

What kind of voiceover are you trying to stand out in right now (commercial, animation, e‑learning, something else)?