In an article I posted some time ago, I have received numerous comments through the years about ‘How the Soft-Spoken Are Judged,’ one of which the writer said, “Thank you for this article. I was speaking to my boss in my internship about my interview […]
Whether you are looking for a job, firmly ensconced in one, or in the midst of starting your own business, voice training is something you should consider – especially if the sound of your voice on recording equipment leaves much to be desired. Yes, it […]
Most people are unaware that they can improve their speaking voice and that the techniques for doing so are simple and basic. And while good voice training will actually improve many other aspects of your life, not all those who teach voice understand the two […]
When it comes to the speaking voice, tone deals with the expression of a mood or emotion. In relationship to your delivery, your tone can have a surprising influence on how your topic or subject is perceived. Were you to give a motivational speech, your […]
While I cannot take credit for the title of this article, those words have haunted me since I discovered them some time ago in which the writer was discussing animating your PowerPoint presentations, certainly good advice. I was fascinated by those words because movement in […]
What does your handshake say about you? Confident, diffident, overbearing, wimpy? Does the sound of your speaking voice match the grip of your handshake? In teaching voice improvement, I have found that those whose speaking voices are weak or wimpy very often follow through with […]
Would you like to test yourself for nasality? Gently place a finger on each side of your nose and say the word he. Did you feel any vibrations in your nose? Now say the word hay. Again, did you vibrate? If your answer is yes, […]