When people ask you to repeat yourself, do you think that you have been speaking loud enough? Do you often get interrupted when you are talking? Do you feel that ....

When we hear the word nasality, we tend to think of New York City and her 5 boroughs. Excessive nasality is not limited just to New Yorkers though. I have found…

If you suffer from chronic hoarseness or sore throats and you are not sick, there are only two things that are going to solve your problem: 1. stop talking; or, 2. learn to....

Along with education and experience, your ability to communicate is paramount in securing a job. If your words are not being understood when you speak....

That which makes the voice interesting to listen to is color - the life, the emotion, the animation you express in speaking. Without color, your voice is....

According to a study conducted by NPR, 43% of Americans say their greatest fear in life is public speaking, admitting they fear public speaking more than....

I had a most interesting phone call recently in which a woman, who I’ll call Sharon, asked me if I teach color and inflection in a workshop. Her voice was just loud enough that I had to move my cell away from me because the […]

One of the requirements for dynamic speaking, whether it is at the lectern or just in normal conversation, is to be expressive when you talk. This is known as color and refers to your vocal variety, facial expression, and body language. […]

Recently, I received a phone call from a young man who asked if I was hiring. I am not hiring; however, were I looking for help with my business, this man would definitely not be on my list of candidates. He sounded like a wimp; […]