I have recently encountered several people who have been rushed into the emergency room of voice and speech training <\/strong>because their vocal presence is not in optimal health.<\/p>\n

A CEO of a very successful company has a strong, expressive voice, but none of his employees or clients ever get to hear it because it is hidden – trapped – behind a mouth that doesn’t move.\u00a0 He mumbles!<\/p>\n

You might think it would be easy for him to project his voice more forcefully, and move his mouth to shape the words he speaks, but not so.\u00a0\u00a0A new voice – one that is stronger and more articulate – requires changing a long-term and deeply held habit.\u00a0 It can feel artificial, distant from one’s true self, and yet it represents a fuller expression of the speaker’s potential.\u00a0 It is a more generous and committed interaction with the world.<\/p>\n

Our speech – the actual quality of the sound we make – has an emotional impact on our listeners.\u00a0 If we sound happy and optimistic, others pick up on that.\u00a0 And if we sound bored and listless, our listeners are more likely to conclude that we are not great company, or great for<\/em> the company.\u00a0 In other words, a trapped voice can cost you your job.<\/p>\n

Speakers of the world!\u00a0 Speak up and out!\u00a0 No one follows a weak trumpet!\u00a0 Put some oomph <\/em>in your speaking voice, and if you can’t do it alone, get help!\u00a0 Call us at 973-783-4205, and we will get you and your speaking voice in great shape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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