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 use a microphoneBy Vocal PowerJuly 9, 20190 comments#Publicspeaking #howtouseamicrophone When using a microphone what hand should I hold it in ? Ken -Barrie Don’t use you dominate hand other wise you will end up shaking the microphone When trying to make gestures. Keep it about 6 inches from your mouth.Read more...
How to slow down your speech deliveryBy Vocal PowerJuly 2, 20190 comments#howtospeakslowly Hi Earl : I find I speak way to slow , how can I speed up? Phil-Toronto Hi Phil try standing up when you speak , this will increase your energy . Also use your hands . Hope that helps .Read more...
How do I begin a speech?By Vocal PowerJune 14, 20190 comments#Publicspeaking #howdobeginmyspeech How should I begin my speech? Elaine – Montreal Elaine there are 4 ways to begin a speech. 1. Use a quote 2. A joke only if you can pull it off 3: A question 4. A 1 min story bridging your topic, everyone loves a story make it personal so ...Read more...
How can my speech flow better ?By Vocal PowerJune 14, 20190 comments#Publicspeaking #howtoslowdown H Earl: How can I make sure my my speech flows ? John Ottawa Great question John . Read your Presentation out loud. If you stumble change it till it flows. Vary the length of your sentences. Speaking in three’s is an effective rhythm tool instead of saying “ This product saves ...Read more...
How to dress for a presentationBy Vocal PowerJanuary 28, 20190 comments#Howtodressforapresentation #publicspeaking #vocalpower I present to a lot of different groups , what should I wear ? Mike calgary Mike simple answer, dress how your audience dresses , If your speaking to auto mechanics , lose the tie and jacket and vice versa. Same for women dress like your audience. Read more...
How can I get rid of my accentBy Vocal PowerJanuary 22, 20190 comments#howcanIgetridofmyaccent #vocalpower3publicspeaking As English is my second language I have been told I'm hard to understand when I speak. How can I lose my accent? Jan Toronto Hi Jan I tell people never lose your accent as it make you unique. Now there are exercises you can do to to reduce your accent ...Read more...
Should I memorize my speechBy Vocal PowerJanuary 15, 20190 commentsHi Earl I have been told to memorize my speech, how should I do that? Tim Edmonton Tim you should never memorize a speech. Learn it . Write it out in full , practice it 7 times out loud. Take one sheet of paper and write down the key words or ...Read more...
Should I use a Joke to break the Ice with the AudienceBy Vocal PowerJanuary 8, 20190 comments#Howtoopenaspeech #vocalpowr #publicspeaking I'm told I should use a joke to open my speech, any thoughts on this? John Montreal Great question John. If your a good joke teller I would say yes, other wise stay way from jokes, as a bad joke can kill your presentation right from the start. I prefer using ...Read more...
Learn to Breathe when Public speakingBy Vocal PowerFebruary 26, 20180 comments#learntobreathewhenpublicspeaking Any suggestion’s on how to breath when public speaking? Jenn Montreal Jenn the best way to breathe is from you diaphragm. Put your hand between your belly button and the bottom of your rib cage .Now take a breath in through your nose and speak. You will notice ...Read more...
Should I memorize my speechBy Vocal PowerFebruary 19, 20180 comments#dontmemorizeyourspeech #publicspeaking sShould I memorize my speech Phil Calgary Phil you should never memorize a speech. The best way is to write out your speech in full Practice it 7 time out loud word for word. Then take a single piece of paper and write out in bullet form The key points or words . Now you have ...Read more...
How to slow down when speakingBy Vocal PowerFebruary 12, 20180 comments#howtoslowdownwhenspeaking #public #speaking I find I speak very fast . How can I slow down when public speaking ? Janice Montreal Janice when speaking use your hand by tapping on your thigh 1 beat in between though phrases This will help slow you down. Also have a glass of water to sip ...Read more...
Should I use my hands when giving a presenationBy Vocal PowerFebruary 5, 20180 comments#handgestures #publicspeaking Should I use hand gesture’s when speaking ? Ed Detroit Ed for sure use your hands when speaking. It will help you bring your emotions to the top and keep your presentation alive . But don't over do it Read more...
How can I learn to speak clearlyBy Vocal PowerJanuary 31, 20180 comments#learntospeakclearly #public #speaking People say I swallow my words when public speaking . How can I stop this. Elaine Toronto Elaine you have to open your mouth when speaking. Try practising some tongue twisters And read out loud a page every day. Hope this helps.Read more...
Should I use a power pointBy Vocal PowerOctober 30, 20170 comments#powerpoint #publicspeaking Should I use power point or a flip chart when presenting to my clients? I sell financial planning. Brian Edmonton Brian when it comes to using visual aids they should enhance your presenation. Since your dealing with numbers I would use a power point . Remember ...Read more...