Finding Your Authentic Voice
Key Insights from Roger Love
- Your voice is the most powerful communication tool that you possess.
- There is no difference in voice between singing and speaking. Once you realize your voice is a musical instrument, it changes the game.
- All speaking is public speaking and should be treated that way, whether you are talking to one person or a group.
How To Find Your Voice That Connects With People and Moves Them Emotionally
- Your voice is not designed for you, it is a gift that you give away.
- Sound waves are interpreted by the other person by thoughts, emotions, and memories.
- Your voice is to make others feel something.
- Breath in through your nose so that the air becomes moist and not dry your throat.
- Chest up, shoulders back and down to not restrict the rib cages.
- Breath in through your nose and pretend you have a balloon in your abdomen. When you speak let your abdomen come back in.
Debunking the Myth: The Words Matter
- The words only account for 7% if a person believes you.
- 90% of has to do with the sounds of your voice. Pitch, Pace, Tone, Melody, Volume, and Body Language.
Tips for Effective Speaking
- Don’t speak on the same note because listeners will think they know what you are going to say and they will disconnect. (Mix it up)
- When you go down on volume at times, it sounds like you are apologizing.
Three Ways to Use Melody
- Walking up the stairs (Lower to higher) Makes people happy.
- Walking down the stairs (Higher to lower) Makes people sad, don’t use it.
- Spend less time staying on the landing (Boring).