Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation, suddenly sense that the person you're speaking to has just shifted their perception of you? Rightly, or wrongly, people form perceptions of us based on our speech. They form conclusions about our general intelligence, our social class, based on how we form the…
What do you sound like? Take a moment to replay a conference call, or ask a friend to record a short interview with you. Listen to the playback. Without being overly self-critical, take note of how you sound. Our voice and speech as well as the vocal mannerisms we habitually use, have a profound…
Just like any other parts of your body, your vocal organs are subject to wear and tear. If your work depends on using your voice, for example if you are a performer, singer, teacher, public speaker, lawyer, sales representative, telephonist, or caller centre operator, then you are especially vulnerable to vocal strain. Some problems…