Many professionals don’t doubt their competence. What they question is how it comes across  when they speak ("My voice is too soft" / "My voice is too high" / "My voice gets jittery" ...) They know their subject, can think clearly, structure ideas, make decisions. And yet, they say their voice sometimes feels: less steady than the thinking behind it more effortful than the message requires less convincing than the content deserves This is not a lack of expertise, just a littl

Many professionals notice that after hours of meetings, calls, or presentations: their voice sounds rough or breathy speaking takes more effort clarity drops as the day goes on the voice recovers overnight… only to struggle again the next day And yet: you’re not shouting you’re not sick there’s no real pain So what’s actually happening? Why your voice feels hoarse after speaking all day It's because... you've been speaking all day! (I realize how obvious it sounds. Bear with

Vocal presence in singing and speaking voice One of the most persistent misconceptions about the voice, in both singing and speaking, is that presence equals volume. It does not. Which is good news for a lot of us, including me! Some of the most compelling voices are not loud or forceful. They are sometimes soft, and yet they feel unmistakably there. They hold attention, register, and carry sound! So what makes a voice feel present, if not loudness? The answer is less intuiti

You just played back a voice message. You hit play… and cringe. Is that really what I sound like?  That nasal tone? That weird pitch? That awkward delivery? You’re not alone. Most people hate hearing recordings of their own voice. But what if this discomfort wasn’t just about sound — but about identity , self-perception, and how we’ve been taught to listen to ourselves? Let’s unpack why hearing yourself feels so weird — and why it might matter more than you think. You don’t h

Did you know that improvisation is a skill that you can work on and master to shine in your public speaking? Let's dive into this fascinating universe and, I promise, you'll never look at a memory lapse the same way again. The importance of improvisation Improvisation is like the jazz of speech: fluid, spontaneous, and often the best parts are the ones you didn't plan. When giving a public speech, being able to improvise can save the day when: Someone asks an unexpected quest

I figured I’d go straight to writing an article about buzz and air flow (its best friend), since the chances of me talking about it over and over again on the blog are as high as the chances of me finishing the cake if you leave it on the table. Let’s begin with... the beginning! In the body, before the magical production of sound by your voice, there is silence (or almost; we do not count the sound of your breath, the rumbling of the belly, and all the other incredible sound