Inhale for 4 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds. Do this for two minutes.
That’s it.
Now let’s talk about why that works.
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Your “tone” might be making you look bad at work
“Don’t use that tone with me!”
“Your performance is good, but there is an issue with your tone.”
“Did you hear that tone in his voice?!”
We communicate tons of information with the tone of our voice. It’s so powerful that if there is incongruence between the tone we use and the words we say, people will believe the tone over the words. Imagine all the ways someone might say, “I’m fine” in a tone that makes it clear they are not, in fact, fine.
A lot of people find their way to me as a coach because they have gotten feedback about their tone being a problem. Let’s look at what that means and how you might choose to adjust it.
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Don’t let your mask stop you from being heard!
You have probably noticed it can be hard to understand what people are saying when they are wearing a mask. You might be asked to repeat yourself more often than you are used to. That’s because a mask muffles your speech, making it quieter and less clear.
Good news! There are some strategies to help!
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Insider secrets for saving your voice on Zoom calls
Don’t tell anyone, but voice coaches can have vocal problems too. I know — shocking! And long hours on Zoom meetings can take a toll on anyone.
Here is the inside scoop on how to keep your voice feeling and sounding great on video calls, in 5 easy steps.
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“Talking from the diaphragm” is BS
Have you ever heard that you should “talk from the diaphragm” or “breathe from the diaphragm” for a powerful voice?
Well, it’s bull hockey.
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