How much time do you spend thinking about your voice or how you come across as you speak? Unless you’re a professional speaker, your answer is probably "zero." We think a lot about what we say and very little about how we say it.
Nevertheless, whether you’re a main stage speaker at an industry event, presenting a new idea at a quarterly board meeting or speaking at an all-hands meeting, vocal delivery is crucial for getting your message across.
In fact, I would venture to say vocal expression is as important as getting the content right. No matter how engaging your content, if you present it in a monotone -- like Charlie Brown’s teacher -- what you’re saying will be effectively gibberish.
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