Sounding Like a Valley Girl Doesn’t Sell – Professionalism Does!
In working with a group of young professionals some years ago, I was stunned to hear all the participants ending their sentences […]
Always Leave Your Audience Wanting More
There is nothing worse than sitting in the audience, checking your watch as you wait for the speaker to close, knowing your […]
How Would You Describe Your Speaking Voice?
If you had to choose, which word – or words – from the following list describes your voice? Whiny – high-pitch – […]
Are You a Whisperer?
Do you often revert to whispering or speak consistently in a soft voice instead of a normal volume of sound? I am […]
If You Sound Like a Wimp, You Are Guaranteed Not to Get the Job!
Recently, I received a phone call from a young man who asked if I was hiring. I am not hiring; however, were […]
What Should You Do with Your Hands in Public Speaking?
A lot of people ask me what they should do with their hands when they are addressing an audience. My answer to […]
The Tone of Your Voice Tells a Story – What Is Your Tone Saying?
I worked with a woman who always sounded distant when answering the phone. In truth, the tone in her voice made her […]