Speak Warmly, Present Confidently: The Ultimate Voice Hack!

Key Voice and Presentation Strategies

• Speak on the out-breath at natural reset points. Take a deep breath during a pause or between sentences, relax your vocal cords, and let your tone drop lower. You don’t need to do this with every word; the speaker suggests doing it roughly every five seconds or less often.
• Use content to create vocal warmth.
  • Connect with genuine emotions, such as happiness, sadness, or awe.
  • Tell stories to sound more natural and less rehearsed.
  • Build confidence in your material so your voice can convey conviction and enthusiasm.
• Adopt a broad, open posture. Leave space between your ears and shoulders, and between your torso and arms. This makes it easier to take deeper breaths and speak with warmth and confidence.
• Pause and slow down. Pausing often prompts you to breathe naturally. Slowing your pace is another simple way to make your delivery sound warmer.

Presenter/source: Vanessa Van Edwards