To use the voice to best effect in ashow involves us having to put a large amount of effort into the way we manipulate it. So how does one best use your voice?
1. Adding some confidence. If our audience doesn’t believe in us, then why will they trouble giving us the time of day, let alone sit thru our presentation?
2. Conviction in what we are asserting is also key. Putting across our passion, despite the undeniable fact that we are really convinced in our own debate, may cause our audience to doubt us and put query marks over what we have got to say.
3. Passion, too, is critical. If we are assured and are convinced in our own bitching, then very likely we intend to also come across as enthused. Being avid is also infectious. If we sound all fired up by what we are saying, the chances are we are going to have an easier ‘sell in’ of our ideas than if we appear not so turned on by the topic matter in hand.
4. Our integrity is also something that must not be brought into question. If we attempt to bluff our way thru a sticky patch, we are able to be certain the fans will surely catch us out with the result that almost the rest we are saying may also be challenged.
5. Of course, if we are able to show we have got a widespread grasp of the subject in hand by having the ability to show off our knowledge, then that too is very important, though not really necessary. Or is it? Broadcasters most often talk about a subject with which they don’t seem to be extremely familiar. Of course , not every broadcaster can be well versed in each subject. But the fact that they have done their research thoroughly gives them the wherewithal to ask searching questions of their interviewees and, as such, shows them to be ‘instant experts’!
Finally, having a good voice is certainly a valuable asset, but is hardly necessary to a good show. Few are graced with really gorgeous voices, but there are thousands more who are good presenters.
Make sure you add using your voice and enhance your public speaking confidence.
