Module eight sounding apart, feeling and looking apart would not be complete without voice. Given that we know that 38% of communication effectiveness is governed by voice quality, improving your overall voice message delivery is worthwhile. It's how you say it. We are all born with a particular tone of voice which we can learn to improve. The goal is to sound upbeat, warm under control and clear. Here are some tips to help you begin the process.
Number one, breathe from your diaphragm. Number two, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. avoid caffeine because of its diuretic effects. Number three posture affects breathing and also tone of voice so be sure to stand up straight. Number four to warm up the tone of your voice smile. Number five if you have a voice that is particularly high or low, exercise it by practicing speaking on a sliding scale.
You can also sing to expand the range of your voice. Number six, record your voice and listen to the playback. Number seven deeper voices are more credible than higher pitched voices. Try speaking in a slightly lower octave. It will take some practice but with a payoff, just as radio personalities have learned. Number eight.
Enlist a colleague or a family member to get feedback about the tone of your voice. Sounding confident pitch. Pitch means how high or low your voices tip avoid a high pitched sound speak from your stomach the location of your diaphragm volume, the loudness of your voice must be governed by your diaphragm. Tip speak through your diaphragm not your throat quality, the color warmth and meaning given to your voice contribute to quality tip add emotion to your voice smile as much as possible when you were speaking. The need for assertive confident communication can occur at any time in virtually any place. So how do you make this all come together?
Here are some practice suggestions. Start simply and gain some experience in a safe environment such as at the grocery store or with family or friends, set aside time when you can read out loud without being disturbed. Listen to yourself. Challenge yourself to speak with someone new every day. Set a realistic timeframe to make the shift. Don't expect to change your speaking style overnight.
Reducing anxiety. Often anxiety inhibits your ability to act and sound confident when speaking. Knowing how to perform a quick relaxation exercise can help defuse anxiety and allow you to speak more confidently. Using imessages and iMessage is a statement specifically worded to express your feelings about a particular situation. imessages begin with AI and are an excellent way to share your feelings about particular behaviors without accusing the other person. There are four types of AI messages each with varying parts