If you had to choose, which word – or words – from the following list describes your voice? Whiny – high-pitch – nasal – hoarse – throaty – gravelly – scratchy – whispery – soft – loud – shrill – strident – thick – thin […]
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, […]
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 […]
Vocal Abuse is the misuse of the voice which can lead (or already has led) to permanent damage to the vocal cords. Teachers, trainers, coaches, and politicians are the most likely candidates for vocal abuse. However, anyone who uses their voice heavily throughout the day […]
When you hear yourself on recording equipment, chances are good that you not only don’t recognize the sound, but that you also don’t appreciate, like, or admire what you hear. So allow me to make you feel even worse. What you hear on your answering […]