Mumbling – It’s a common frustration many of us face in our day-to-day lives, and very often, we find ourselves in the predicament of having to repeat ourselves multiple times because those around us are unable to decipher what we’re trying to say! How frustrating it must feel to never be understood from the get-go…Is…
As the Direct School Admission (DSA) season draws near, we understand that every parent has worries regarding their child’s future. DSA interviews can be especially nerve-wrecking for the young ones whom may never have had any prior experience! If you’re looking to equip your little one with the necessary interview and communication skills, overcome their…
3 Reasons Why You Speak So Fast and 5 Tips From a voice coach on How To Slow Down To ensure that your audience comprehends and remembers the information that is being conveyed to them, the pace at which you convey your message is an essential factor in the area of effective communication. On the other hand,…
Public speaking is a crucial skill that can transform your personal and professional life. However, the journey to becoming a confident speaker is often filled with questions, the most common being, “Where can I train my public speaking?” The answer is right in the heartlands of Singapore: Be the Voice Academy. Be the Voice…
FACT OR MYTH? “We should speak fast to convey the importance of an urgent message” Answer: That’s a MYTH. Communication is a dynamic exchange involving both a sender and a receiver. Often, when urgency is at play, we tend to accelerate our words, believing that speaking faster conveys the importance of our…
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.…
Often glossed over, the letter ‘D’ plays an important role in higher articulation. In this series, we focus on the articulation of consonants. Habitually, people tend to place their focus on vowels rather than consonants, which makes their words very sloppy-sounding. Given a simple sentence such as; “Darrell was nominated by his friend and…
Welcome back once more! In this series, we share tips and tricks that can improve the sound of your voice. We also share that the bulk of it comes from great articulation. For today, we focus on 2 letters that actually share the same sound – letter C and letter K. Did you know…