Do you wish your voice sounded more authoritative? Whether you’re communicating with your boss, your partner or children, your voice can help you get your point across. “We need to understand the effect our voice has on people when we use it correctly,” says Dr Louise Mahler, a voice coach and author of Resonate.
Find your voice!
Here are techniques to ensure people take notice when you speak
STRIKE A POSE
How you stand, sit and hold yourself affects the clarity and strength of your voice.
“Women tend to cross their legs and their arms and if you are twisted or unbalanced, your head comes forward and your voice becomes strangled,” explains Dr Mahler. So you sound tense and your voice is weaker and unclear.
TRY THIS Stand with your feet apart, knees relaxed, and pelvis tucked under, with your chest out and shoulders back. Keep your shoulders and arms relaxed and place your hands in front, one holding the other wrist.
BREATHE EASY
To speak with a clear, strong voice you need to breathe deeply, and to do this effectively your diaphragm – the muscle below your lungs – must be soft and flexible.
This story is from the July 2018 edition of The Malaysian Women\'s Weekly.
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