Monthly Archives: December 2011

What Should You Do With Your Hands in Public Speaking?

A lot of people ask me what they should do with their hands when they are addressing an audience. My answer to them is simple. “What do you do with your hands when you are talking to your family, your … Continue reading

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Stop Yelling for Your Favorite Team — Try Projecting Your Voice Instead

When I hear a raspy, gravelly, hoarse voice, I know what the problem is. It is called vocal abuse; and, I also know that it will not get any better on its own unless the speaker changes how he or … Continue reading

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Voice Training Could Have Prevented Surgery for Yankees Mariano Rivera

It is sad that Mariano Rivera underwent surgery on his vocal folds (cords) recently. The Yankees’ closer was diagnosed with severe vocal abuse in which polyps had developed on his vocal folds. A month prior to his surgery, he noticed … Continue reading

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