Communicating verbally, using words and tone, will unleash the power of your voice and help you communicate more effectively. Record yourself and ask a friend for feedback. Incorporate these qualities:
PROPER VOLUME
Ensure your voice has appropriate power, intensity and projection.
SMOOTH VOICE QUALITY
Avoid being breathy, strident, harsh or nasally.
CORRECT PRONUNCIATION
Pay attention to your sound production, rhythm and cadence.
PRECISE ARTICULATION
Form distinct sounds so every word is clear and deliberate.
SENSIBLE RATE
Align speed to the speech's purpose: fast if exciting, slow for sad and approximately 160 words/minute if informative.
EXPRESSIVENESS
Emphasize each phrase with the right pitch, pace, pause and power.
DYNAMIC ENERGY
Amplify and intensify points to show passion and compassion for the affected audience.