One Powerful Speech Skill to Keep Your Competitive Edge!

Want to command the room? Stop just talking, and start projecting.

Have you ever voiced a brilliant idea in a business meeting, only to have it completely ignored? Then, five minutes later, someone four chairs down says the exact same thing and gets all the credit?

It’s infuriating. But why does it happen?

The answer is simple: They projected. You didn’t.

Projecting is the secret weapon that makes people sit up and take notice. It gives your voice instant authority and ensures your message rings in the ears of your listeners long after you’ve finished speaking.

The Mystery of Voice Projection

When we are young, we hear the word “project” tossed around constantly by parents, teachers, and coaches. Yet, rarely does anyone actually explain how to do it. As a result, it remains a mystery, and most people default to just talking.

It is relatively easy to become proficient at the physical technique of projecting your voice. However, the mindset shift required to pull it off is often the hardest part for professionals to accept.

To project effectively, you must be willing to stand out. Your vocal tone must send a clear, unshakeable message: What I am saying is important, and if you aren’t listening intently, you are going to miss something crucial.

You might be wondering: Does this mean I have to be “on” and sending out energy all the time?

If you want to be an excellent communicator who sells ideas powerfully, the answer is a resounding yes.

What Makes a Voice Unforgettable?

We have all sat through agonizingly boring presentations at work or conferences, counting down the minutes until it’s over. But we always remember the speaker who commands the room with a well-projected, low-pitched, resonant voice.

Think about the world’s most captivating speaking voices:

• James Earl Jones
• Diane Sawyer
• Morgan Freeman
• Julia Roberts
• Sean Connery
• Legendary newscasters like Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite

Listening to a truly great speaking voice is just like listening to a beautiful singing voice; it draws you in effortlessly.

“Staying connected to your breath is what gives you control over the way you sound and, ultimately, how you are perceived.”

The Golden Rule of Projection

When learning to project, the rule of thumb is to aim your voice toward the person furthest away from you in the room.

Crucially, your ability to project rides entirely on the energy of your breath. To influence, motivate, and persuade, you must project without sounding too loud, high-pitched, or harsh.

In a room full of business professionals, you will benefit over and over again from developing a true leadership voice. This is a voice that sounds positive, engaging, completely in charge, and capable of leading a team forward to success.

Ready to Own the Room?

If you are ready to unlock your leadership voice and gain the ultimate competitive edge, let’s connect.

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