Projecting Your Voice
Public speaking with a strong, loud voice is a simple way to make a speech memorable. A booming voice appears authoritative and knowledgeable. Most people do not like to speak in a loud voice. Speaking loudly does not mean yelling. It simply means speaking at an elevated volume when public speaking, projecting your voice to create power and authority in the room.
==> Many people do not project their voices when speaking because they were told to speak softly in childhood.
==> Sometimes people associate a loud voice with anger.
==> Speaking with a strong, loud voice makes a number of people feel self-conscious, as if they are screaming. Sometimes people feel like they are yelling or are too loud when raising their voice to an appropriate projected level.
==> Many people do not speak up because they dislike the sound of their own voice. People may feel their voice is too raspy, nasal, or high-pitched. Some people are embarrassed by their accent.
==> Some people do not like projecting their voice because they fear rejection or ridicule.
No-one should be afraid to project when public speaking. There are many good reasons why.
==> The energy level when you are public speaking is low when the voice level is low. When your audience must strain to hear you, the speech is not enjoyable to your audience, keeping the energy level low. If you project your voice while public speaking, the audience can relax and enjoy your speech. Your voice reaches out to them, lively and full of energy. Voice projection presents power and authority, giving credibility to your public speaking speech and expert status.
==> Voice projection leads to a more animated performance. Facial expressions and hand gestures naturally follow along with a projected voice. Speakers who project their voices present themselves as more authoritative and knowledgeable. The natural energy that ensues fills the room, creating a dynamic public speaking performance.
Projecting your voice is easy and natural. Make use of your breath to project your voice when public speaking. Do not become tense. Relax your throat and remember projecting does not equal yelling. Do not wear tight clothing that restricts your breathing. Breathe from your belly when public speaking. Take a few deep breaths before your speech.
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