How to avoid Monotone Town (and engage your audience)

Want to avoid putting people to sleep when you speak?

You need to expand your vocal range!

Start with the 3 P's:

1/ Pitch: Can you speak high? And then down lowwww? 

Let the words guide you. For example,  "big picture" and "imagine" lend themselves to a higher pitch, while "rock bottom" and "grounded" call for lower tones. When in doubt, start low so you have somewhere to go.

2/ Pace: Variation is key. Elongate or truncate vowel sounds. Use more frequent pauses or longer pauses. Match your pace to your intention. For example, faster for urgency, slower for reflection. 

3/ Power: Vary your volume. And always use a microphone when available - it's about prioritising your audience, not your ego. 

When you align your pitch, pace and power to the meaning of your message, the audience forgets they’re listening to a talk and become immersed in your voice. They certainly won’t drift off to sleep!

Listen to episode 263 of That Voice Podcast: "How to avoid Monotone Town": https://www.sallyprosser.com.au/thatvoicepodcast/263

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