2. Well-timedsilencehathmoreeloquencethan speech.- Martin
Fraquhar Tupper One of the most important components of public
speaking is the sound of your voice. It influences the impact of
your message, and might even make or break the success of your
speech. Fortunately, for many people, good voice quality can be
learned. 2ARISETRAINING&RESEARCHCENTER
3. 1.Breathe from your diaphragm
Practicelongandcontrolledexhales.When
youspeak,usebreathtopunctuateyour
point.Forexample,takeabreathattheend
ofeachphrasewhetheryouneedtoornot.
Usethatopportunitytopauseandletthe listenersabsorbwhatyousay.
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4. 2. Use pitch Lower pitches generally are more soothing to
hear. However, modulating your pitch for emphasis will keep your
listeners engaged. Develop your pitch by practicing humming. 4ARISE
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5. 3.Moderate your volume Find out if you speak too loudly or
too softly. When you begin speaking, ask your audience how your
volume is (each situation is different). Try to stay at the
appropriate volume throughout your speech. 5ARISE TRAINING &
RESEARCH CENTER
6. Moderate your pace This one is also closely related to
breath. If you speak too quickly, people cant keep up. If you speak
too slowly, people will lose interest. Record your speech to
determine if you need to change your pace. Get feedback from
others. 6ARISE TRAINING & RESEARCH CENTER
7. Articulate Try exaggerating your lip movement to reduce
mumbling. Practice articulating tongue twisters and extending and
exaggerating vowel sounds. Become an expert at articulating tongue
twisters as quickly and crisply as possible. Focus on the ones you
find difficult. 7ARISE TRAINING & RESEARCH CENTER
8. Practice Practice - Practice Practice your speech in advance
and determine where you want to pause for a breath. For more
emphasis, pause for more than one breath. Mark your breathing
points in your notes. 8ARISE TRAINING & RESEARCH CENTER
9. Loosen up Loosen up before you begin. Look side to side.
Roll your head in half-circles and roll your shoulders back. Shift
your rib cage from side to side. Yawn. Stretch. Touch your toes
while completely relaxing your upper body, then slowly stand up,
one vertebra at a time, raising your head last. Repeat as needed.
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10. Posture Stand up straight and tall to allow full lung
capacity and airflow. 10ARISE TRAINING & RESEARCH CENTER
11. Record Record your voice repeatedly using different ways of
speaking. Determine which one is most pleasing. 11ARISE TRAINING
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12. Practice breath control Practice breath control Take a deep
breath, and while you exhale, count to 10 (or recite the months or
days of the week). Try gradually increasing your volume as you
count, using your abdominal musclesnot your throat for volume. Dont
let your larynx tense up. 12ARISE TRAINING & RESEARCH
CENTER