Best Public Speaking Courses in Toronto By Vocal PowerBlogAugust 23, 20165 comments#toronto #publicspeaking #beabetterspeaker Best Public Speaking Courses in Toronto When looking for the best public speaking courses available, it is important to consider what you are looking to achieve in taking such a course and what the over all outcome will be. Are you looking to overcome fear or anxiety ...Read more...
FREE VOICE ANALYSIS By Vocal PowerJuly 29, 20164 comments#vocalpower #freevocalanaylsis #publicspeakingtoronto #publicspeaking ***FREE VOICE ANALYSIS*** Vocal Power is currently offering a FREE VOICE ANALYSIS to all those who inquire about public speaking courses! Thinking of improving your public speaking and presentation skills? Contact Earl Sky. Public Speaking ...Read more...
How to slow down when public speakingBy Vocal PowerOctober 23, 20170 comments#dontmemorizeaspeech Hi Earl my 14 year old son can't memorize his speech, how can I help him. June Montreal June you should never memorize a speech. You must learn it. Have your son write out his speech in full. Read out loud 7 times. Then use a single sheet of paper and bullet the key ...Read more...
How to slow down when public speakingBy Vocal PowerOctober 19, 20170 comments#slowdownwhenspeaking I seem to just rush through my speech just to get it out of the way I'm not nervous, but how can I slow down my presentation? Janice Toronto Janice when you deliver a speech think about it as a conversation. After each though phrase pause. Try talking to one person at time ...Read more...
Notes when speakingBy Vocal PowerOctober 12, 20170 comments#organizeyourspeech Is it ok to use notes when speaking? Jim NYC Yes always use notes, bullet your key points on a single sheet of paper 24 font size. By doing this you will stay on track with your presentation.Read more...
How do I learn to project my voiceBy Vocal PowerOctober 5, 20170 comments#voiceprojection #publicspeaking I don't have a loud voice how can I increase my volume without screaming? Doug J. Doug projection of your voice is key when you don't use a mic. You have to project from your diaphragm. Put your hand in between your belly button and the bottom of your ribcage. That's the ...Read more...
Body Language is Key When SpeakingBy Vocal PowerSeptember 28, 20170 comments#bodyLang #publicspeaking When speaking I don't know what to do with my hands? Sue Victoria B.C. Hi Sue it's really important to use your hands to bring your emotion to the top. But if don't use your hands keep them by your side, not behind your back or on your hips. Try speaking with your hands ...Read more...
Learn to speak off the top of your headBy Vocal PowerAugust 23, 20170 comments#impromptuspeakin #Vocalpower #publicspeaking How can I improve my impromptu speaking? John A. Great Question thinking on the spot is a crucial talent to have .I would put together a list of topics and practice with a friend going back and forth. Read more...
Learn to Speak ClearlyBy Vocal PowerAugust 9, 20170 comments#diction #Vocalpower #publicspeaking Are there any exercises I can do to improve my diction? Mel C. Mel use tongue twisters. When practicing, over exaggerate each phrase open your mouth nice and wide. Another good exercise would be to read out loud. Read more...
Stage Movement when speakingBy Vocal PowerJuly 31, 20170 comments#stagemovemnt #publicspeaking #vocalpower How should I move when I speak ? Joanne L. Stage placement and movement is really important . Think about how actors move on stage to impact their performance. If you find you don’t move at all Use masking tape to guide you through your movements for every part of your ...Read more...
Using Humor in your presentationBy Vocal PowerJuly 24, 20170 comments#how #to #open #a #speech #vocalpower #publicspeaking Should I use a Joke to open up my presentation? Jay L. Hamilton Hi Jay If you are good at telling jokes and it relates to your topic I would say yes. Otherwise stay away from jokes and tell a short story maybe a minute long that would bridge your topic. For example ...Read more...
Teen ProgramsBy Vocal PowerMarch 7, 20170 comments#publicspeakingforkids Earl at what age should I start thinking about getting my kids involved in public speaking? ThanksJenToronto HI Jen building your children's confidence is key in what ever they get involved with .I would say 8- 9 is a good time to get them started in some training. In ...Read more...
Public speaking for technical presenationsBy Vocal PowerFebruary 15, 20170 commentsHello, I work in the science and technology sector and have am having some public speaking issues. When talking to potential funders or clients I find myself over explaining and/or rambling. I’m looking for a way to sounds more grounded and relatable and to be able to sell myself ...Read more...
Business Speaking Courses TorontoBy Vocal PowerFebruary 6, 20170 commentsI have enrolled in business speaking courses in the past with limited success. What makes the programs you offer different to the cookie cutter classes that are all over the internet? Jane M Toronto As some one you has been using his voice for over 40 years to earn a living ...Read more...
Public Speaking for SalesBy Vocal PowerJanuary 30, 20170 commentsHey there, I do a lot of meetings and public speaking as part of my job in sales. Yet, I feel like I am still a step away from being the truly great public speaker that can inspire action and ideas. What methods would you put in place for an individual that speaks well publicly but ...Read more...
Communicating Persuasive IdeasBy Vocal PowerBlogDecember 29, 20160 comments P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } I feel like I don’t really have a speaking problem as much as I have a confidence problem. When I’m in front of people I know, I have no problem communicating persuasive ideas. But, when the pressure is on in front of an audience, I don’t ...Read more...