In today’s lonely, disconnected world, one-on-one phone conversations can be “warm, rich and exciting.” They are “powerful skills that can last a lifetime.”
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How Can I Feel and Sound More Confident when Speaking?
How to sound more dynamic when speaking on the phone
Feeling tired, but you have a business meeting in a few minutes?
Concerned that your fatigue might effect the meeting outcome?
If your meeting is over the phone, and you’re feeling tired - this will help you to sound more dynamic:
1. Stand for the meeting (while speaking)
2. Hold your phone at a distance of 5-6 inches and at an upward angle. Your voice will ‘reach’ (energized) as you speak
If notes are needed for the meeting:
1. Instead of holding them or putting them on a desk (looking down at the notes) simply tape them to the wall or hold them up at an angle. Your voice will project up and outward and this adds enthusiasm to your words.
These techniques build vocal energy and speaking confidence.
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How-To Stop Using Filler Words in Four Easy Steps: Say Goodbye to “Ah”, “Um”, and “Like”
One of the most sought after questions my clients bring to me is how to drop the habit of inserting “filler words” into all that they do and say. Like any bad habit, this is one you can break with the right tools by your side.
Filler words (“ah”, “um”, “like”) are usually used as placeholders or simply out of habit when we’re trying to figure out what to say next and keep our nerves at bay. These words distract when overused and are rest stops when speaking.
There’s another technique when it comes to speaking that allows for the same moment to think.
Enter the pause!