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The Value of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Public Speaking
There are several dynamics that make for good public speaking but the one component that far outweighs all others is the need to breathe while speaking. Without air, there is no voice. And yet, many novice speakers never think about … Continue reading
Captivating Your Audience Means Speaking from Both Your Head and Your Heart
Ever wonder why the best in the business are so successful when addressing an audience? Is it their message? How about their delivery? In truth, it is both of these components. While you may have an excellent message, without a … Continue reading
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If Others Do Not Understand You, Is It Because of Your Diction?
If your diction is difficult to understand, it could be due to an accent. Please understand that accents are not a problem. They are part of your culture; part of what makes you, you. If you have an accent, I … Continue reading
If You Are Soft-Spoken, We Can’t Hear You!
You know others ask you to repeat yourself (a lot) and you know that you lose control of the conversation when people talk over you. You know you have great ideas but those ideas are not being heard because you … Continue reading
Speaking Like a Valley Girl Does Not Speak Well of You
If you are looking to make the best impression possible, sounding like a Valley Girl is not helping that objective. When you raise the pitch of your voice at the end of every sentence, you lose all semblance of credibility … Continue reading
Public Speaking: Man’s Greatest Fear Needn’t Be Yours
Have you ever questioned what you are truly afraid of in public speaking? Personally, I am glad that you are nervous; if you’re not, then something is wrong. All the greats – from professional athletes to entertainers are nervous. And, … Continue reading
Acting & Public Speaking? Worlds Apart
Acting and public speaking have only two things in common: both need an audience and both involve words coming out of the mouth. That is where the similarities end however. Actors who teach public speaking often disagree with me on … Continue reading
How You Sound and How You Think You Sound – Two Different Ball Games
I recently read an article dealing with the power of the speaking voice and the fact that people who have resonant voices can earn more money than those who do not. As a voice coach, I will not tell you … Continue reading
3 Steps for a Sexier Speaking Voice
Did you know that it is in your genes to have a sensuous, hot speaking voice? Everyone has the potential. The question is whether you are willing to go after it because you will need to break some old habits … Continue reading
4 Steps for Eliminating a Verbal Tic
Nothing is more annoying for an audience than to be subjected to a verbal tic over and over and over again. Instead of paying attention to your message, your audience begins to count the tics. Verbal tics include the sounds … Continue reading
