Continual Change of Pitch is Nature’s Highest Method In our search for the principles of efficiency we must continually go back to nature. Listen—really listen—to the birds sing. Which of these feathered tribes are most pleasing in their vocal efforts: those whose voices, though sweet, have little or no range, or those that, like the…
I’m not talking about marketing here, but the pitch that you use in your speech. Do you remember the music teacher using a special instrument (known as a pitch pipe)to ensure that everyone was on tune? EFFICIENCY THROUGH CHANGE OF PITCH Speech is simply a modified form of singing: the principal difference being in the…
Our English has changed with the years so that many words now connote more than they did originally. This is true of the word monotonous. From “having but one tone,” it has come to mean more broadly, “lack of variation.” The monotonous speaker not only drones along in the same volume and pitch of tone…
It is important to listen to what is being said with an open heart and mind. We often interpret what we are hearing from the space we are in, which does not always give us the correct information. Listen well, with empathy, to reduce conflict. To your speaking success Fran Watson
What is important to you? What message do you want to share with your audience? If you feel deeply about your subject you will be able to think of little else. Concentration is a process of distraction from less important matters. It is too late to think about the cut of your coat when once…
How is your communication? Do you ever catch yourself saying “uhm”, “like”, ‘you know” or other filler words? Do you notice when other people use them? Do you find you lose track of the message as you count the number of uhms they use? How can you become a better communicator? One way is to…
Why is it that some speakers captivate our attention and move us to action, while others put us to sleep? And how can you learn to be one of the good ones? Contrary to popular opinion, great speakers are not born—they are made. You don’t have to be extremely extroverted or a student of theater…
Here are the top 5 strategies you can use to make sure every presentation is a showstopper. 1. Realize 90% of Nervousness Doesn’t Even Show The audience usually can’t see the telltale symptoms of nervousness. The butterflies, the shaky hands or the sweaty palms. The key is for you to not focus on them either. You…
Any public speaking involves delivering information to people who are, in one way or another, waiting to get some information. This is a key reason why you should pay careful attention as you prepare to make your speech and as you plan to meet your audience. Some people are naturals at public speaking and getting…