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***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising- ***Learn to Speak Distinctly -- The Best Tip for Those Who Mumble - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsMany times people are not being heard because they speak too softly. There is another group, however, who are not being heard because they are not speaking distinctly and clearly. They are known as the mumblers. If you are being asked to repeat yourself because your words are not being ...
Views: 7691 - Everyone needs a good friend - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sabrina JensenNo matter who you are, you do need a friend. There is lot of people around the world, who don’t have a good friend, as he/her can trust 100% on. You see young people around on the streets that look for friends at the wrong places. They try desperate to find someone who will just be together ...
Views: 7642 - ***What Shapes Your Voice -- Environment or Genes? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsSurprisingly, the answer to that question is actually your environment. While the innate quality of the speaking voice is something you inherit, there are numerous environmental factors that play a viable role in how you sound and speak. If you were raised in one of the southern states, it is ...
Views: 7622(1 vote) - ***Does Your LOUD Voice Make Your Listeners Cringe? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever had a telephone conversation and the person on the other end of the line was speaking too loudly? What is your first reaction? Probably, to move the phone away from your ear. Talking too loudly is just as ineffective as speaking too softly except for one primary difference: the ...
Views: 7513(2 votes) - ***Discover How to Have a Deeper, Richer Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen we think of the great speaking voices, those that come to mind are the likes of Vin Diesel, Kathleen Turner, James Earl Jones, Cher, Sean Connery, Morgan Freeman, Demi Moore, Barry White, and John Rhys-Davies. What distinguishes these particular voices from those of many other great ...
Views: 7447 - How to give a compelling speech and make a lasting impression - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from chima ebeniroSpeaking in front of a group of people or an audience, whether big or small, is both an opportunity and a privilege, so those fortunate enough to be in this situation should best know how to give a compelling speech that will make a positive impact. There are public speakers who fail to ...
Views: 7380 - Too Nervous Before a Presentation? Do This! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraWhen you are in charge of making a presentation it’s easy to feel nervous. It’s natural to feel pressure when you plan on leading a conference call or playing an important role in a video conferencing presentation, and experiencing some level of nervousness happens to everyone. But when that ...
Views: 7325 - ***Do You Know the Similarities Between Public Speaking and Conversation? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Nancy DanielsA lot of acting teachers believe that public speaking and acting are very similar and I would beg to differ. What I find more credible are the similarities between public speaking and conversation. Yes, in both cases, you are addressing an audience; but, that is where the similarities end. ...
Views: 7194 - ***5 Factors That Can Affect the Health of Your Voice - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever noticed that when you are extremely fatigued, your voice is much weaker than if you are energized? Not surprisingly, your vocal health is determined by the health of your entire body. Thus, if any of the following 5 factors are typical of your lifestyle, so too will the following ...
Views: 7166(2 votes) - ***Great Speaking Voice Vibrates in Your Chest – Not in Your Nose - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen you listen to the greats, like James Earl Jones, Julia Ormond, George Clooney and Diane Sawyer, one characteristic which they all share is that their voice vibrates in their chest when they speak. While everyone vibrates in the area directly below the vocal folds, as well in the throat, ...
Views: 7147(4 votes) - ***How to Define Tone in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsTone is the expression of a mood or emotion. In relationship to your delivery, tone is determined by your topic or your subject. If you are giving the after-dinner speech at a conference, it is quite possible that your talk will be funny; thus, your tone is going to be quite different than if ...
Views: 7143(1 vote) - ***The Right Way to Increase Your Volume Without Shouting - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the difficulties many people have is to the ability to increase their volume without hurting their throat or their listeners’ ears. The right way to do this is known as projection and is only possible if you are powering your voice from your chest cavity. There is a right way to ...
Views: 6917(2 votes) - ***Do You Want a Deeper Voice, a Bigger Voice, or Both? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is a commercial in which an announcer is looking for a speaker who has a big voice. What is unnerving about this commercial is that the terminology regarding the voice is wrong. As the commercial plays, you hear someone saying the lines in a progressively deeper voice. So what is the ...
Views: 6835 - ***The Value of Public Speaking Today - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThey say that man’s greatest fear is public speaking; his second greatest fear is dying. Imagine that – most people would rather be dead than stand and give a speech! But did you know that man’s 3rd greatest fear is dying while public speaking? No one has yet died on the podium to my ...
Views: 6823(2 votes) - Impromptu Speaking for Kids - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Andries SmitKids may be required to deliver an impromptu speech for an elocution contest or on any other occasion in school. Usually this is a frightful experience. Public speech should not be a daunting assignment for the child, and we as parents and teachers need to help them prepare for the events, ...
Views: 6798 - ***Why You Should Not Memorize the Body of Your Speech or Presentation - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsAt a workshop I was holding in Toronto, one of the participants proceeded to deliver part of a rote, memorized persuasive presentation. This man, who I will call Bill, told us that he was a ‘professional’ speaker and that his presentations lasted 90 minutes. Luckily for us, he was only allowed ...
Views: 6781(7 votes) - ***Think Your Nasal Voice Is Sexy? Think Again! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIt never ceases to amaze me the number of people who are so concerned with their visual image, watching their weight, working out, donning the most recent style of clothing, and yet are totally in the dark when it comes to the sound of their speaking voice. If you are plagued with a voice that ...
Views: 6750(7 votes) - ***A Simple Exercise to Overcome a Monotone Voice - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Nancy DanielsYou can do it. You can end a vocal delivery that is flat, insipid, and lackluster. But first you will have to give yourself permission to do so. This does seem like a strange suggestion, doesn’t it? If you speak in a monotone, however, you probably keep your emotions bottled up inside of ...
Views: 6641 - ***Ladies, Interested in a More Mature-Sounding Voice? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are plagued with a voice that sounds like a teenager (or even younger), have you ever considered a course in voice improvement? Sounding like a teen or preteen when you are 21 is one thing – sounding young or childish when you are over 21 and possibly looking for a job or a promotion is ...
Views: 6592(1 vote) - ***Ladies, Interested in a More Mature-Sounding Voice? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are plagued with a voice that sounds like a teenager (or even younger), have you ever considered a course in voice improvement? Sounding like a teen or preteen when you are 21 is one thing – sounding young or childish when you are over 21 and possibly looking for a job or a promotion is ...
Views: 6592(1 vote) - Overcome Fear And Stress - 3 Foods That Take the Edge Off of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Devin BeanWhat if you could overcome fear as easily as eating breakfast? Not possible, I would have thought, until I followed a musician friend's recommendation to eat a couple bananas a few hours before a particularly intense presentation. When the time to perform arrived, I wasn't nearly as nervous as I ...
Views: 6501 - ***Be a Chest Talker and Watch What Happens When You Speak! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDo you find that people do not pay as much attention to you as you might wish? Does you voice trail off at the end of your sentences, leaving your listeners struggling to understand what you are saying? Maybe the sound of your voice is strident and irritating or perhaps you speak so softly ...
Views: 6427(1 vote) - *** Get Your Voice Out of Your Throat and Let Your Chest Do Your Talking - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThrough the years, I have been amazed at how many people are totally unaware that they have a richer, warmer, resonant, and even sexier speaking voice inside. Most people believe that the voice they are using out of habit is something they cannot change. Nothing could be further from the ...
Views: 6387(6 votes) - Public Speaking 101 - Improving Speech Clarity - How to Speak Clearly and Confidently - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Jack Wong | The Family Centred EntrepreneurThere is a famous quote in Neuro-Linguistic Programming - "The Meaning Of Your Communication is The Response You Get". This means that in a conversation, you think you have chosen the right words and have spoken clearly to the other person but somehow he has actually heard something else. How ...
Views: 6360(1 vote) - PUBLIC SPEAKING: BODY LANGUAGE AND POSTURE - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Anurag AggarwalWe are often drawn towards people having a good personality. A good personality shows the confidence in you which attracts other people. In public speaking, our body language plays a major role in creating an impact on the audience. The biggest challenge during public speaking is to maintain an ...
Views: 6333 - ***The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Nancy DanielsI recently had the opportunity to hear a world-renowned public speaker and was surprised as well as disappointed by his delivery. While his message was excellent, his means of delivering that message would have gotten him a C- in my college public speaking class. Without a doubt, content is ...
Views: 6279(2 votes) - ***A Pill for Nervousness in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsRecently, I read about a pill you can take to eliminate your nervousness in public speaking. I was floored! Why would you take a pill to get rid of that which is so beneficial when delivering a speech or presentation? The problem for many people is that they are intent on ridding ...
Views: 6261(1 vote) - ***Do You Know the Difference Between an Anecdote and Story in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsGood public speaking requires the use of anecdotes throughout your presentation and, in some cases, stories. All anecdotes are stories but not all stories are anecdotes. While the anecdote is usually shorter than a story, do you know what distinguishes the two? An anecdote is a true story; ...
Views: 6212 - ***The Differences between Speaking to a Large Group Versus a Small One - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Nancy DanielsIn addressing an audience, be it to 4 people or 400, one factor will remain the same: the format of your presentation. You will still have an opening, a development, and a closing. However, there are major differences in your delivery as well as your contact with your audience which is ...
Views: 6174(2 votes) - ***Does Your Voice Drop Off at the End of Your Sentences? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you find that your voice drops off at the end of your sentences, you are probably male. While this problem is not confined to the male sex, it is much more common among men than women. Why this happens could be for a few different reasons. 1. Fear of Interruption. You are hoping ...
Views: 6149 - THE WORDS WE USE - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from (Sir) Charles CaryOur words are beautiful, because they describe our feelings emotions and our thoughts (the way we communicate). God knew exactly what he was doing when he gave us the freedom to choose and create. Our words can also be the difference between night and day, right and wrong, or pleasure and ...
Views: 6049(4 votes) - ***Is Your Choppy Speech Putting Your Audience to Sleep? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Nancy DanielsChoppiness in speaking occurs when you pause too often. Pausing in conversational speech is normal; pausing during a speech or presentation is ideal. Pausing too often, however, is tedious for the listener and is referred to as choppy speech. The problem with choppy speech is that you ...
Views: 6041(2 votes) - ***3 Ways to Be More Expressive in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf you find that you have difficulty speaking with emotion when addressing an audience, then your nervousness is in control and you are not. When that happens, it is not easy to allow for any expression in public speaking aside from the look of near death because you are allowing for your ...
Views: 6026(2 votes) - ***Discover The Best Way to Cure Mumbling Now! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsTired of repeating yourself? Not sure if mumbling is the problem? If you are asked to repeat yourself a lot, you may be soft-spoken, you may be speaking unclearly because of an accent, you may be talking too fast, or you may be a mumbler. It is also possible that some or all of the above ...
Views: 6014(3 votes) - ***The 3 Factors That Determine the Quality of Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThrough my many years as a voice coach, I have learned more from my clients than any book or theory on voice. What has been extremely fascinating is what I have discovered as to why we sound the way we do. It didn't start out as a study, rather it is the years I spent listening to my clients ...
Views: 5965(3 votes) - ***How Important Is the Image You Project to Others? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIn today’s hectic, competitive world, image is something that you are probably concerned about. Be it your physical appearance or the content of what you say, you know that the person you project to the world matters. However, have you ever considered what the sound of your speaking voice is ...
Views: 5879(1 vote) - ***When Nervousness Makes Your Voice Quiver - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHas this ever happened to you? You stand to give your speech or presentation; and, when you begin speaking what comes out of your mouth is higher in pitch and quivering to boot. So what is to be done? In most cases, nervousness is the cause of the quiver. (There are some voices, however, ...
Views: 5846(2 votes) - ***4 Tips for Eliminating the Ums and Ahs in Public Speaking, You Know? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most annoying traits among some public speakers, be they professional or novice, is verbal disfluency. According to Wikipedia, verbal disfluencies are, “any of various breaks, irregularities, or utterances that are often not consistent with any specific grammatical construction and ...
Views: 5842 - ***Why Men Mumble and Women are Afflicted with Lockjaw - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsDo others often ask you to repeat yourself because they don’t understand you? If you are a man, it is possible that you mumble. Mumbling is easy to recognize: sound is definitely coming out of the mouth however the lips are not moving. if you are a woman, on the other hand, then it is more ...
Views: 5763(3 votes) - How to Train Your Voice to Be More Charismatic - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere is an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal, by the same title, about the charismatic influence your voice can have in your professional life. Having analyzed the voices of leaders in countries such as Brazil, France, and Italy, scientists have found that those who exhibited ...
Views: 5754 - The Importance Of Body Language In Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Dingane .Are you a confident speaker? Many may think that they are but when looking at their body language it tells a whole different story. The real problem with being a confident speaker is not how well you prepare or how well you string sentences together. Its absolutely about what you project as you ...
Views: 5748 - Public Speaking - Body Language Mistakes: Gestures, Movement, Posture & Facial Expressions - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Gilda BonannoNon-verbal communication, or body language, is an important part of public speaking. Your body language includes your posture, movement, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and voice. At the very least, your body language should not distract the audience and with a little practice, it ...
Views: 5727(1 vote) - ***Losing Your Voice by the End of the Day? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI cannot tell you how many people I meet who tell me that they are losing their voice by the end of the day. When this occurs, often they have little, if any, voice the following morning. And, it is not just happening to those on the campaign trail. This type of vocal abuse is common among ...
Views: 5722(2 votes) - ***The Benefits of Your Adrenaline Rush Far Outweigh Your Nervousness in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf nervousness is keeping you from making that ‘dreaded’ presentation, might I suggest a different approach to your thought process? Instead of focusing on your nerves or your fear, why not focus on your success? Whether you are scheduled to speak for your boss, for your own business, or for ...
Views: 5690 - ***Is the Tone of Your Voice Distant or Inviting? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to the speaking voice, tone deals with the expression of a mood or emotion. In relationship to your delivery, your tone can have a surprising influence on how your topic or subject is perceived. If you were to give a motivational speech, your tone would be different than were you ...
Views: 5639(1 vote) - ***A Monotone Voice Does Not Sell in Public Speaking or Anywhere Else for That Matter! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Nancy DanielsSpeaking in monotone is more than just a problem. It is boring. There is no other way to say it. The problem with a monotone delivery is that it puts your audience to sleep and it does so very quickly. If actors were to speak in monotone, television, movies and theaters would not be one of ...
Views: 5625(4 votes) - Public Speaking - Four Types of Words to Avoid When Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Gilda BonannoWhen you've giving a presentation, your words can affect your ability to communicate your message to your audience. If you want to be a more effective presenter, avoid these four types of words: FILLER WORDS Filler words are words such as "um," "ah," "like," "so," and "ok," which are used ...
Views: 5600(2 votes) - ***How to Find Anecdotes for Your Speech or Presentation - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsFor many of us who have spent years in business, our anecdotes are many and varied. There is no doubt that experience is not only the best teacher, but affords us many stories and anecdotes throughout our business careers. What does the novice speaker do, however, when his/her experience is ...
Views: 5593(2 votes) - ***The Value of a Smile in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Nancy DanielsImagine standing at the lectern. You see the many smiling faces of those in your audience. Your countenance, however, says anything but that you are glad to be there. While you may not be thrilled at the prospect of giving that speech or presentation, if your face displays your displeasure, ...
Views: 5580(3 votes) - ***What Is Your General Purpose in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to public speaking, it is important to establish your general purpose before you even begin the creation of your material. What is your reason for speaking? Have you been asked to speak at a business convention or give the convocation speech at your alma mater? Maybe you are ...
Views: 5579 - Speak For Yourself: 10 Ways To Communicate Your Personal Brand - by Your personal Brand is your promise of value. It separates you from your peers, your colleagues, and your competitors. And it allows you to expand your success. Personal Branding is not about building a special image for the outside world; it is about understanding what is truly unique about you ...
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