voice

HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE PAY ATTENTION !

Have you ever wondered why some speakers command the attention of everyone in the room, while others cant keep the audience away from checking e mail? Here’s how to use your tone to get your message across with power and leadership. Speak at a normal pace – never speak too fast. Stress the words  of [...]

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A “Weak” Voice

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Conference Calls – Put Your Best Voice Forward

So much business is done over the phone these days – that your VOICE has now become one of your “make it or break it” assets. Here’s how to make your voice effective over the phone: 1. Always breathe out when you speak – and focus on using the deeper vocal tones rather than the [...]

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Looking Good Over The Web

In today’s online world –more meetings are done through web conferencing than in person.! So – its become important to sound and look your best. 1. Remember– the camera takes the place of the other people sitting around the table with you — look at the camera and talk to it like it is your [...]

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How to Look Good During a Web-Conference

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How To Make Your Audience Pay Attention

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Communication Breakthrough #3 – SILENCE IS OK ( YES!)

Many people tell me that the reason they say “um”, talk fast, or speak without pausing, is because they don’t like silence, or they feel the audience won’t like silence, or they worry that they will be interrupted. Surprise!! A pause allows the audience to think about what you are saying, and it punctuates your [...]

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Shaky Voice

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What is your Vocal EQ

The instant we hear someone’s voice – we make an immediate subconscious judgment about them. Are they young or old, confident or anxious, relaxed or nervous, sincere or insincere, etc. Did you know that you can influence people to want to listen, take you seriously, admire you, and want to hear more by improving your [...]

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Voice and Sex Appeal

Imagine this: – you enter a room full of strangers and look around. You see a great looking man/ woman and are instantly attracted. You make your way causally to his/her side and introduce yourself. The object of your attraction gazes at you— smiles—–and speaks to you.—– the whole image is shattered, — his/her voice [...]

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Successful Interviews

Imagine you are interviewing candidates for your next business associate. You narrow it down to the best resumes- they are all equally qualified, and make appointments to see people every hour for 1 full day. People come and go, and you realize that 1 or 2 seem better than the rest. What are those factors [...]

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What do you do if you forget someone’s name?

Everyone forgets names sometimes.  Here’s what I do – put a natural smile on your face, keep eye contact, give a firm handshake, and say this with a confident voice (use a deep pitch and no “up” tone): “I know we’ve met before and your name is on the tip of my tongue” or “I’ve [...]

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Your Voice Is Your Brand

We all spend time and money defining our brands in writing and in design. But have you ever thought – that the way you speak – the way you present yourself and your brand through your voice can “ make it or break it” in terms of others’ perception of you and your work. Here [...]

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