FACT OR MYTH? “Dressing extravagantly can enhance my presentations.” Answer: That’s a MYTH. Though appearance certainly holds its importance, dressing over-the-top can take away from your presentation. Imagine if we were to bejewel our entire outfit in sequins, transforming ourselves into a shimmering mega diamond. People would definitely be paying attention to YOU,…
FACT OR MYTH? “You can convey excitement in your speech with a high-pitched voice” Answer: … That’s a FACT. A high-pitched voice can definitely communicate feelings of excitement in your speech, but at the same time, it can be very annoying to listen to. People tend to tune out to high-pitch voices because…
FACT OR MYTH? “We need to feel confident in order to give a great presentation.” Answer: That’s a MYTH. Feeling confident does not equate to a great presentation. To a certain extent, we all experience some kind or form of performance anxiety as we deliver a speech or presentation on the big stage.…
In this instalment, we look into a few more additional tips on how all of us can become better corporate presenters and own the room in any meeting or prevention. The focus at Be The Voice Academy is as always, on the voice and how it is the most powerful tool for effective communication. …
Eye Contact – A skill that many presenters grapple with mastering. This non-verbal communication tool speaks volumes about our personalities, and the messages we convey to others. Proficient use of eye contact can give others the impression that we want to build a connection with them, and it is a crucial element in building trust…
Interview skills are of utmost importance in this day and age, especially when it comes to applying for one’s dream job. It’s no secret that people who work in jobs that they’ve always wanted are generally happier even though every job comes with it’s own set of challenges. Having the necessary skills to project confidence…
Let’s face it. Speaking in front of a crowd can often be terrifying for some of us. Many of us are not able to project confidence because we fear that our audience will judge us. Well, if this is you, here are some tips to help you along. Prepare Your Speech This may seem like…
Articulation is Professionalism, which is is simply the ability to speak words clearly and effectively. When we articulate our spoken words well, the expression of any idea, becomes sharp. It entails speaking well, by using clear and distinct sounds to communicate words and express our ideas or feelings clearly. Naturally, it would be fairly accurate…
1. A Very Powerful Tool Voice is an extremely powerful tool! Without us realizing, the way we speak can cause others to shut off or feel the need to carry on listening to us. Regardless of whether we choose to acknowledge it, all of us tend to react to someone based on the portrayal of…
As a professional voice coach and broadcaster, I teach many people, and one of the first questions people often ask me is, “Can my voice really be changed?” Well, they say that one should never answer a question with a question, but I tend to break the rules. So, the next thing I ask them…