Ladies, Do You Talk on the Upswing?
We hear it every day. We hear it on news stations both on radio and TV. We hear it in conversation. We hear it at work. And, it is driving me crazy! You may do it yourself and not know it. What am I talking […]
7 Benefits of Voice Training That Have Nothing to Do With Voice
For all the years that I have been teaching people how to find their ‘real’ voice, what never ceases to amaze me are the numerous benefits that can result which have nothing to do with the speaking voice. The reason is simple; however, unless you […]
Color in Speaking Does Not Refer to What You Are Wearing!
One of the requirements for dynamic speaking, whether it is at the lectern or just in normal conversation, is to be expressive when you talk. This is known as color and refers to your vocal variety, facial expression, and body language. All three elements work […]
Losing Your Voice by the End of the Day?
I cannot tell you how many people complain to me that they are losing their voice by the end of the day. When this occurs, often they have little, if any, voice the following morning. And, it is not just happening to those on the […]
If Others Ask You To Repeat Yourself, What Is the Reason?
Recently I received a phone call from a young man who told me that he was soft-spoken. It took everything in my power not to tell him that speaking too softly was not his problem: his problem was that his diction was so poor I had […]
What Constitutes Perfection in Public Speaking?
What constitutes perfection in public speaking? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. You can type a paper perfectly. You can have a perfect score on a test. You can sew or cut a perfectly straight line. But who is to say that a presentation or a speech is […]
What Is the Image You Are Projecting If You Speak Too Loudly?
While there is no doubt that a loud voice can be most painful to your listeners’ ears, have you ever considered how your loud voice affects the image that you project? We are all concerned about image. Look at the number of articles and books […]