What does your audience hear in your voice? Second only to our visual image, our voice comprises a major part of our overall image as a presenter. Improving in this area in one of the surest ways to improve our impact. Exercise: Vocal Messages What messages does the following vocal factors convey to you about a presenter? Quiet voice, doesnt project, hard to hear Answers clearly so everyone can hear Sarcastic tone Genuine, down-to-earth Interested, asks for clarification Irritated, defensive Speaks calmly, doesnt rush through message Speaks rapidly in bursts of words and phrases Speaks in statements that sound like statements Speaks in statements that sound like questions What are three attributes you would like to convey in the sound of your voice? Imagine that a colleague is listening to you as a presenter, how would he/she describe the way your voice sounds? Vocal inflection, facial expressions, and body language can contribute to over 90% of how your message is understood and received. Presentations are strengthened when you improve vocal range, such as projection, pacing, and pitch; and body language including posture, gestures, facial expressions, and purposeful movement. In the Dale Carnegie High Impact Presentations program we work with you on developing these critical skills to deliver winning presentations. Contact us today for more information!
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 00:28:00 +0000