Article

***The Best Training for Your Speaking Voice Means Learning to Breathe - The Right Way

Topic: Public SpeakingBy Nancy Daniels, The Official Guide to Public SpeakingPublished Recently added

Legacy signals

Legacy popularity: 3,194 legacy views

Legacy rating: 2.5/5 from 2 archived votes

If you are looking to improve your speaking voice, your first priority is to find a coach who will teach you how to breathe with the support of your diaphragm. Breathing with this support is something most people are not doing. In fact, 99% of the population is renowned for being lazy or shallow breathers. When you breathe in that manner, you are using only the upper portion of your lungs for your air intake.

The reason you need to change your breathing pattern is because your ‘real’ voice is powered by your chest cavity, in addition to your other 4 resonators. If you are not breathing correctly, however, then you are not using your chest as your primary sounding board and are instead relying heavily on your throat and voice box (as well as your mouth and nasal cavities) to power your sound.

This change in voice placement, coupled with diaphragmatic breathing, is what is going to make such a significant difference in how you sound. While most coaches work on the voice you already have, which is known as your habitual voice, there are a few of us who can show you the voice you don’t know you have. Deeper, richer, and warmer in quality, it will sound more mature. Not too old. Not too young.

There are many other benefits to changing your voice placement, one of which is that you will actually be able to increase your volume without shouting. It is called projection; however, it is only possible when your voice is being amplified in your chest cavity. Increasing your volume without this support is called shouting, yelling, or screaming – any of which can do untold damage to your vocal folds (cords) and result in vocal abuse.

Another benefit of breathing correctly is that you will discover the best means of controlling your nervousness when addressing an audience, be it 5 people or 500. Nervousness in public speaking is indeed a blessing when you are in control of it. The problem for many people, however, is that their nervousness is in control of them. When you can control your nervous jitters, you are then prepared for the ‘fight’ position of that adrenaline rush rather than being in the freeze or flight mode.

Imagine hearing your voice on your answering machine, voicemail, or some other form of recording equipment and actually enjoying what you hear. Change the placement of your voice and you will be amazed at the difference. Learn to breathe 'the right way' and the possibilities are endless.

Article author

About the Author

The Voice Lady, Nancy Daniels, offers private, corporate and group workshops in voice and presentation skills as well as Voicing It! the only video training on voice improvement. If you would like to see a dramatic ‘before & after’ clip, visit Voice Training Website and check out Craig’s video.

Further reading

Further Reading

4 total

Article

Choosing the right server rails for your rack is an important step in setting up your server. Server rails help keep your server securely in place and make it easy to access when you need to. There are different types of rails, and picking the best one depends on the size, weight, and type of server you are using. This guide will walk you through the key points you should consider when choosing server rails, and how a Universal Rail Kit might be a great solution for your need

January 2, 2026

Article

As technology advances, software developers continuously improve their products to provide users with enhanced features, better performance, and increased security. QuickBooks Desktop, a popular accounting software, is no exception. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of upgrading from QuickBooks Desktop 2020 to QuickBooks Desktop 2024, covering everything from unique features to troubleshooting common upgrade issues. QuickBooks Desktop 2020 Ending Support in

May 23, 2024

Article

Introduction Graduating from college or university is a significant milestone in one's life. It marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and personal growth. However, the transition from the world of academia to the professional world can be a challenging and daunting process. Graduates often face various obstacles, including finding employment, managing finances, and adapting to a new lifestyle. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to provide assistance and s

September 25, 2023

Article

Hello,rnI am a lead generation and LinkedIn expert,rnI have more than 7 years of experience in Data mining and B2B list building though Linkedin,rnI have Premium tools that enable me to scrape emails and validate them like:rnLinkedIn with Advanced Search "Sales Navigator"rnRapportive Extension, For verified email & 100% finds out a specific people.rnZoominfo.com (I have used a premium account)rnHunter.iornData.comrnAngel.cornZero bouncernMailtester.com (Email Bounce % Checkin

February 15, 2023