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Anxiety in Conversation
Have you ever encountered someone who's a captivating speaker on stage but stumbles when it comes to one-on-one conversations? This challenge is more common than you might think, and it often stems from a fear of being an imposter or facing unexpected questions.
Mastering the Art of Slow Speech: How to Speak Slower and Why It Matters
Are you frequently told that you speak too quickly? Perhaps you've noticed that your message isn't always getting across as clearly as you'd like. The rate at which we speak has a significant impact on how our message is received in both personal and professional communication. This blog explores the underappreciated power of speaking slowly and provides practical tips to help you master it.
Are Communication Skills Necessary?
Good communication is more important than ever in today's fast-paced workplace. It is not enough to simply share information; you must also connect people, get them to collaborate, and drive success. Workplace communication is comprised of numerous components. This blog post will discuss them, how they affect morale and productivity, and how you can improve your communication skills so that you can succeed in any professional setting.
Why Tone of Voice is Important
Have you ever considered how your voice can have a significant impact on how your message is received? It's not just what you say, but how you say it. Let's look at the subtle but transformative power of voice tone and how it affects workplace dynamics.
Public Speaking Tips - 'The Pause'
My overarching recommendation is to use space and pauses to omit authority and confidence. It also helps to avoid stuttering, rushing your speech, and the dreaded 'um'
How To Overcome Phone Anxiety
Phone anxiety, also called telephobia, is a type of SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder). You don't have to have a SAD to hate making phone calls, but the two often go together.
Are public speaking skills necessary?
Your ability to effectively express yourself can make or break your chances of achieving your goals and standing out from the crowd.
People who are good communicators tend to advance in the company and earn more money, as well as develop stronger relationships with coworkers, clients, and other stakeholders.
Filler words when speaking
Filler words can hurt your public speaking skills. When you use a filler word, it means that you're not prepared to speak about the topic or don't know what to say next.
Why Coaching is the Game-Changer You Need for Personal and Professional Growth
A Life coach is like getting feedback from a friend in your profession, only completely impartial.
I’d like to endorse the idea of having a coach. I’m slightly biased because I am one, albeit a voice and presentation coach. However, I can definitely vouch for the fact that whether it’s a life, business or voice coach you consider working with, it will definitely improve your game!
How To Breathe Correctly When Speaking
As a Voice Coach, I’m constantly meeting singers and speakers who are not breathing correctly!
In fact, most of us breathe incorrectly… we raise our upper body/our shoulders when we inhale and drop down again when we exhale. This can cause all sorts of problems, including anxiety, shortness of breath and unnecessary tension.