Dutch voice talent, writer, humorist and translator Paul has been recording his own voice since his parents gave him a portable cassette recorder at the age of five. His first audio book was the Dutch version of the “Velveteen Rabbit”. His efforts paid off.

At seventeen, Paul was hand-picked to produce and present youth programs for Dutch radio and television. This was the start of a career in broadcasting which eventually led him to the BBC and Radio Netherlands Worldwide.

He also became a sought-after media trainer, teaching terrified CEO’s to relax in front of the camera and not be intimidated by unexpected questions. His main tactic was to intimidate his students by asking them unexpected questions.

He moved to the United States at the end of 1999, to take his coaching and media career into the new millennium. There he discovered a largely untapped market for European voice-over talent.

Today, Paul provides voice-over services in Dutch, English and in German to major clients on all continents. His “Double Dutch” blog reaches thousands of readers with articles about the voice-over industry, marketing, psychology and freelancing.

Paul is also heads the international department at Internet Voice Coach, a web site for those who wish to pursue and perfect a voice-over career.

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