How to Sound Calm when Upset
I was working with a group of senior executives last week, helping them sound more powerful with a leadership voice. One of the most common questions they asked was, “How do I sound calm when I’m very upset?” The answer to that question is first, you can sound calm even when you are very upset. […]
Be Like Bamboos
I bought some Kang Kong seeds recently to have some fun growing my own vegetable. The seeds looked like stones and I wondered, “Are these really going to sprout?!” I planted the seeds in a pot with soil, watered it and went to sleep. The next morning, nothing grew out of the soil! The second day, […]
What makes a Voice Powerful?
What makes a voice powerful?This is a question I’m asked frequently.Or, how does a powerful voice sound like?When I asked, “Whose voice you like the most?”Sadly, Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) was often mentioned.Yes, sadly.I have no liking or disliking towards him. I respect what he’s achieved.But if most people think he’s speaking with a […]
Tension Is Weakness
In a virtual workshop recently, a participant said, “I love stress. It motivates me.” Well, stress is fear. Louise Hay once said, “There are two types of emotions, love and fear.” If you want to use fear as a motivator, it won’t last long. Fear creates tension in the body, so is every other […]
A Lasting Way to Transform Your Voice
“So if I do this exercise, I’ll get a powerful voice eventually, right?” This, or similar questions as, “If I do A, I’ll get B, right?” “If I do meditation, I’ll eventually get peace, right?”, has been a common thought pattern in my clients and audiences. We wish it could be that linear. The […]
Take the Path of Least Resistance
A client today shared in his 2nd session about his practice on an engaging voice that picks the audience’s curiosity, “I was not born for this. I’ve tried so hard and practiced every day and not much progress.” I laughed, “You see that’s where the problem is!” The client looked confused. […]
Your Whole Voice
Many of my clients think they need to become better or perfect before they can take action. The fact is, most people think this way. That is the reason that most people stay in the “aim” stage and never “fire”. What if, you are already perfect? What if, you are already ready? What if, […]
Do you speak with a withdrawn voice?
In a recent interview, the host asked me if we could hear in the voice that a person is withdrawn. The answer is yes. Voice reflects everything about us. It is vibration and the vibration is susceptible to everything that happens inside us. One of the key characteristics in a withdrawn voice is the […]
Life Is Suffering
Life is suffering. That’s the opening of a speech from my client. He wanted to deliver the speech with a more powerful voice so he could inspire his team. “Well…” I looked at him upon finishing reading his speech, “If I were to be your team member, I’d feel depressed.” We both bursted into […]
Collapse Proceeds Rebirth
As the year comes to an end, many people want 2020 to be over asap. 2020 has seemed to be chaotic and suffering to many people and countries. Looking back in history, it is exactly what’s supposed to happen to our planet and humanity. Collapse proceeds every rebirth. Yes, there are […]