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 […]
Voice
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
Express Vocal Tip #6 – Speak from where you hum
by It may sound obvious that you need to open your mouth for the sound to get out. And yet, I often observe people who barely open their mouth as they speak. When you relax your jaws to allow a larger opening, you will get a fuller and richer sound […]
Express Vocal Tip #5 – Open the gate!
by Breathing low and slow – easier said than done when under pressure. Deeper and slower breathing does not only power your voice but also makes you more present and relaxed. Enjoy this fourth Express Vocal Tip! by
Express Vocal Tip #4 – Breathing low and slow
by Time for Express Vocal Tip number 3: How to open and align your body so that air and sound can flow freely. by
Express Vocal Tip #3 – Open, align and ground your ...
by Your voice will always follow your body. If your body is stiff and static, your voice will be monotone. If your body is energised and relaxed, your voice will come to life. Before an important meeting or presentation, make sure to wake up and energise your body: Go for […]
