What makes you more nervous - presenting on video-conference or in-person?
I've put together 7 brief videos on the theme From Anxiety to Confidence, sharing ways to manage your nerves and keep your composure.
Public speaking
by Even if you might wish that other people would be more attentive, it is your responsibility to get your message across. If you let your audience to all the work, they may zone out. How can you make it easier and more enjoyable to listen to you? Welcome to […]
Express Vocal Tip #16 – Communication is YOUR job
by Last week’s video looked at a few potential reasons for why you may find it hard to speak loudly. This week I give you four hands-on tips on how to pump up the volume. Have fun! by
Express Vocal Tip #15 – Pump up the volume
by What if you don’t love to be loud? To repeatedly be asked to speak up can be frustrating – especially if you’re already doing your best to be louder. In this video I discuss a few reasons for why it may be hard for you to speak loudly. by
Express Vocal Tip #14 – Love to be loud
by Would you like to be taken seriously and sound more assertive? Make sure to end your sentences on a falling tone. Going up at the end of a sentence makes it sound like a question, or as if you are not sure of what you are saying. Whenever you […]
Express Vocal Tip #13 – End on a falling tone
by Would you like to become a cleaner and leaner communicator? Make it easier for people to understand what you say? Start by dropping the filler sounds and words that pollute and dilute your message! by
Express Vocal Tip #12 – Drop the fillers!
by Imagine writing a book with no commas, no periods, and no line breaks. Nobody would do that. And yet, when we speak we do it (almost) all the time. Pauses has so many benefits. They help people digest what you just said. They give you a chance to breathe […]
Express Vocal Tip #11 – The power of pause
by Have you been told you sometimes sound monotone and boring when speaking in public? Try adding some vocal variation and contrast by emphasising what’s important! by
Express Vocal Tip #10 – Emphasise what’s important
by Do you tend to start your sentences with great energy and then lose it towards the end, swallowing words or just fading away? You may enjoy this week’s Express Vocal Tip! by
Express Vocal Tip #9 – Don’t just fade away
by In my last video I talked about the power of consonants. Now it’s time do do our vowels some justice. If you are told you sound too cold and formal, you may want to think about the balance between your consonants and vowels – how much time you spend […]
Express Vocal Tip #8 – Vowels for warmth and emotion
by Strong, energised consonants give clarity and definition to your speech. They also help you project your voice, and sound more convincing and engaging. by
Express Vocal Tip #7 – Energise your consonants
by Don’t speak from where you clear your throat – speak from where you hum! by
