Do you know the #1 thing most novice speakers never think to do when delivering a presentation? It never crosses their mind and yet it is the one thing they are in desperate need of throughout their talk. And, once they lose it, they are […]
In public speaking, the anecdotes you include in your presentation can say a lot about you as the speaker. Simply put, the anecdote is a very brief retelling of a true account which can be humorous or interesting, but more importantly, is relevant to your […]
Many years ago when I first started my business, I had a most eye-opening experience that I will never forget. It happened on a consecutive Monday and Tuesday. On Monday, I had been working with a group from Nortel in voice and presentation skills. One […]
I hear from many people about their chronic hoarseness, a persistent sore throat, or even loss of voice by the end of the day. This is called vocal abuse and until you change how you produce voiced sound, you will not stop this abuse. A […]
While a quiver in the voice can affect men, it is more common among women. When the voice is shaking, the vocal cords are experiencing a lot of unnecessary pressure. Until you change your voice placement, however, this problem will not go away by itself. […]
In working with a group of young professionals some years ago, I was stunned to hear all the participants ending their sentences on the upswing as if they were asking a question. I had often heard this type of speech inflection at the business lunch […]
Did you know that you have a much more dynamic voice inside of you? And that your ‘real’ voice is probably deeper in pitch than your habitual voice? And that it is richer, warmer and resonant? How can I say these things and be confident […]