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How do you sound on the telephone? What does your voicemail greeting say about you? Believe it or not, the actual sound of your voice conveys information in addition to the content of your words. Does your voice sound pleasant, professional, and warm? Does it sound full and rich? Are you speaking too quickly? The […]
When you are preparing for a speech, interview, or presentation, consider the effective use of silence. When coming to an important point, pause just before you begin, make eye contact, make your point, and then pause just afterwards. Silence can be used to add emphasis, to give the listener or audience a chance to grasp […]
Make no mistake, the power of a good speaker comes from within. It is always a good idea to improve your extrinsic technique by studying healthy and pleasant vocal production and by practicing good posture, appropriate and dynamic gestures, eye contact, and vivid storytelling. But even if you gain valuable skills, you must be genuine in your intention to […]