Someone once told me that it is the stuff between the lines that make a great performance. I think that this applies to speaking as well. Messages aren’t just covered by what we say, but also by what we do not say. By this, I mean that pausing during a speech is of utmost importance,…
Among all the things to invest in for your future, why should you invest in your voice? Surely, you already know how to converse fluently? Why would you want to change your voice? However, your voice is truly the most important tool in your arsenal. Sure, many of us can converse fluently, but do we…
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…
The Lack of Business Communication Skills Voice Training, Communication skills and Presentation Skills are really essential parts of Business Communication. Sadly, these areas are sorely lacking in many businesses. Cost of Training I was speaking with a fellow trainer last week and while both of us agree and feel so strongly on this, the truth…
One of the most important aspects of presentation skills and public speaking is that we need to understand the concept of ‘attract and Not distract’. Do we need to dress well? The plain and simple answer is yes…..and no. While there are many aspects to presentation skills and public speaking, dressing well is certainly one…
So now that you’ve sorted out your content for that speech at Toastmasters, you need more preparation before you even say your first word, otherwise you might just become toast. Here are some really simple tips that can help you become a better speaker, not only at at Toastmasters event, but at any event. Establish a Pre-Speaking Routine…