Category Archives: Voice Improvement

Topics related to the speaking voice

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

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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

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Your Presentation Skills May Be Great, But Can the Same Be Said of Your Voice?

I have belonged to a public speaking network for some time now and it never ceases to amaze me that the members do not talk about the actual sound of the speaking voice. From topics covering the value of content … Continue reading

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Whispering Not the Answer When You Have a Sore Throat

If you are suffering a sore throat, laryngitis, or strep throat, a common fallacy is that you should whisper. Nothing could be further from the truth. Whispering requires your vocal folds to become your only source of voiced sound. And … Continue reading

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Your Accent Is Not Holding You Back – Your Diction Is!

Unless you are planning to become an actor, I see no reason to get rid of your accent as long as you speak clearly. This is a prerequisite for success. It does not matter where you live or what your … Continue reading

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Learn to Breathe Correctly – It Will Make Your Voice & Presentations Stand Out

As a voice coach, the first thing I teach my clients is how to breathe with the support of the diaphragm. The reason is because you cannot discover your ‘real’ voice until you learn this simple technique. When I discuss … Continue reading

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The 5 Most Important Reasons to Make Eye Contact with Your Audience

One of the most important things you can do in public speaking is to make eye contact with your audience. Watching a clock on the wall, gazing above the heads of the audience, keeping your focus on your notes or … Continue reading

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Use Your Voice to Close More Sales

Do you know what is the least developed tool for people in sales? If you are familiar with Zig Ziglar’s Secrets of Closing the Sale, you probably know what I am referring to. If not, you would be wise to … Continue reading

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What the World (& Media Training) Doesn’t Know About the Voice

I happened to catch a news broadcast this week in which three women – one the host and the other two both lawyers – were discussing a trial that is taking place in Arizona. The host asked the first question … Continue reading

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