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. […]
How to Speak with a Confident Voice without Feeling Confident
Is it possible to speak with a confident voice without feeling confident? Most people think that you have to feel confident first. Only then will your voice exude confidence. Well, that’s only half of the story. Researches have shown that when you work on your body, which includes voice, how you feel will follow. Here, […]
Do you get nervous only when you speak to groups?
Many clients told me, “I’m comfortable when I speak on a one-to-one basis. But I get nervous when I speak to groups.” Who doesn’t get nervous in public speaking? Speaking in front a group can stir the terror of being judged and humiliated, while it may not happen when speaking to one person. If you […]
“I Have to Speak Fast to Keep the Audience’s Attention “
This is a very common reason for some of my clients to end up speaking fast. If you want to keep your audience’s attention, this is the wrong way to go. Your audience will try very hard catching up with you. Eventually they’ll give up and tune out. The result is just the opposite to […]
Does Reading out Loud Help with Your Voice Improvement?
Many students in my workshops asked if reading out loud would be a good exercise for them to improve their voices. The answer is no. It’s not only won’t help you improve your voice properly, but also runs the possibility of hurting your voice. The proper voice projection comes from proper breathing and full resonance […]
Expert Interview: How to Speak with Confidence, Credibility and Conviction
Cynthia was interviewed on Discover Your Talent Show based in the U.S. Check out her interview here: Many executives spend most of their days talking to clients around the world, with an increasing number using Skype, YouTube and other media that combine video with audio. There are only have a few seconds to establish initial […]
How to Engage Your Audience in Webinars, Teleseminars and Podcasts
You may spend a lot of time on the phone. You may have attended and given webinars, tele-seminars. You may have been doing or planning to do podcasts. The biggest mistake most people make is one-way talking. Watch the video below to learn 3 techniques that’ll help you engage the audience.
Voice Training: How to Get Rid of a Monotonous Voice to Speak with Passion & Conviction
Watch this video to see how you can get rid of a monotonous voice and speak with passion & conviction!
She dropped probably 1/3 of an octave for her voice!
Most people don’t know they can change their voice, the voice they were born with. If your shoulders move up and chest moves out when you take a deep breath in, you have the potential to change your voice, because you are not using your diaphragm properly. Diaphragm is the muscle in between your chest […]
Voice Lessons from the Movie Despicable Me
As a speaker or presenter, you can not overlook these two simple yet powerful tools that could help you convey great impact. In the movie, Despicable Me (1), the villain Mr. Gru, used these two tools the best. You may be wondering what these two tools are. Read on. (hint: Did you get curious?) When […]