As business leaders, you use your vocal tone to build credibility, connect with your audiences, display confidence and establish authority. Part of being a great leader is having a voice that people want to listen to, a voice that inspires trust and a voice that can motivate people to action. Below are four strategies that can make your voice the best it can be.
Spring is here which means the trees and flowers will start to grow again. For many allergy sufferers it also means vocal issues, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, and dealing with a drippy nose. To combat and overcome these annoying issues, allergy suffers usually turn to nasal sprays, antihistamines, neti pots and
perhaps herbal remedies.
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We have entered a historic time that is changing how we interact with our clients, team members and senior leaders. The majority of meetings are now being held virtually, creating the perfect opportunity for mixed signals and miscommunication. Here are 5 etiquette tips to help your virtual meetings and conversations remain positive and productive.
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What’s the most important skill to develop when constructing an intelligent argument or convincing someone of your point of view? Know your audience. Because if you don’t make your argument about them, you’ll struggle to even get their attention. How do you accomplish this?
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You’re about to speak to a client, group of your peers, colleagues or your boss. Breathing exercises have helped keep your heart rate at a normal level. Suddenly you open your mouth and out comes nothing or even worse, a high-pitched crackly voice. You try clearing your throat or taking a drink of water, but nothing helps. Now you’re left wondering why your voice failed you.
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Do you express enthusiasm for aspects of your work that you notice others don’t seem to share? If so, you might encounter sales pitches or meetings where you feel like colleagues or managers interrupt you or miss your point. Maybe you feel it’s hard to inspire others or persuade them of your plans to move your company forward. You aren’t alone if this happens to you at the office!
Does you speech need a tune-up? The way in which you speak says a lot about you. There are many aspects of speech, language, and voice that personalize your speech. In this blog, we are going to talk about pronunciation and diction. Pronunciation can indicate where you grew up and diction can quickly identify your level of education, personal tastes, and social background. Pronouncing words correctly can make you sound like a polished professional.
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Have you ever been told “I can’t understand you?” The first time it happens, it is understandable. But what if it happens to you over and over again? Is it you or is it your listener? There are five reasons why someone can’t understand you.
Here is a checklist you can use to self-assess the problem if you are frequently experiencing this problem. Usually, at least one item is the culprit but a combination is also plausible:
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Did you know that June is National Smile Month?
I’d like to use National Smile Month as a campaign to boost your executive presence. How? Well, read on and discover how your smile can provide you with all of the self-confidence that you need to have all the executive presence you desire….
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Have you seen this video that depicts the elevation and demotion of popular brands over 7 years? It’s a fascinating visual of brand changes for familiar large organizations. Take a look at this video:
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