You have probably heard the statistics: 55% of the image you project is visual; 8% is your content; but, 37% of the image is the sound of your speaking voice. To make matters worse, that 37% is referring to the voice you hear on your […]
When I consider the thousands of people with whom I’ve worked over the years, it is fascinating to see how many of them lose their ‘color’ when they stand at the lectern to deliver a speech or presentation. In normal conversation, these people are animated, […]
One of the most annoying traits in speaking is the use of verbal tics. We have all heard them at one time or another. If you are aware that your speech is plagued with these filler words, it would be a good idea to work […]
I had a most interesting phone call recently in which a woman, who I’ll call Sharon, asked me if I teach color and inflection in a workshop. Her voice was just loud enough that I had to move my cell away from me because the […]
When you discover your richer, deeper, more mature-sounding voice, you will gain a powerful tool you never experienced before. Join me for my next 2-Day Voice & Presentation Skills Workshop, October 21 & 22, 2022, in Mt Laurel, NJ and see how you can ‘Own […]
When you answer the phone, does the caller ever mistake you for a child and ask to speak to your mother? This is a problem for many women – and even some men – and it may be a problem for you as well. If […]
What type of message does your voice project? If you are not sure, record your voice on your phone and play it back. Chances are that you did not recognize the sound because it is not the same sound you hear in your head when […]