Myth Busters

Is your speaking voice too high?

by Kate DeVore
Filed Under: Being Heard, Myth Busters, Owning the Room, Powerful Speaking, Professional Speaking, Vocal Injury, Voice for Stage

The short answer is: probably not.

When people say they want their voice to sound lower, what they typically mean is that they want their voice to feel more resonant, warm, rich, and potent. Read on to learn how depth and richness are not necessarily related to a lower pitch, even though that’s how it might appear on the surface.

Why you need to keep your voice moist (That’s right, I said “moist”!)

by Kate DeVore
Filed Under: Being Heard, Myth Busters, Powerful Speaking, Professional Speaking, Vocal health, Vocal Injury, Voice for Stage, Voice Therapy

Sometimes the most important things in life are also the simplest. Being well hydrated is one of the most meaningful things we can do to care for our vocal cords and voice, and yet it is so easy to let it slide.

Your voice requires hydration to work optimally. Here’s why and how.

“Talking from the diaphragm” is BS

by Kate DeVore
Filed Under: Breath Support, Myth Busters, Powerful Speaking

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.