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The Human Voice: Powerful Communication
Jul 12, 2024
The Human Voice: Powerful Communication
Importance of the Human Voice
The human voice is a powerful instrument.
It has the ability to start wars or express love.
Key issue: Many people feel unheard when they speak.
Question to address: How to speak powerfully to effect change?
Seven Deadly Sins of Speaking
Gossip
: Speaking ill of others behind their backs.
Untrustworthy habit.
Judging
: Hard to listen to someone when you feel judged.
Negativity
: Constant negativity is off-putting.
Example: Mother being negative even about dates.
Complaining
: Common but spreads misery.
Excuses
: Not taking responsibility for actions.
Exaggeration
: Demeans language and can turn into lying.
Dogmatism
: Confusing facts with opinions.
Four Foundations of Powerful Speaking: HAIL
Honesty
: Be true and clear in what you say.
Authenticity
: Be yourself and stand in your own truth.
Integrity
: Do what you say; be trustworthy.
Love
: Wish people well; makes honesty palatable.
Voice Toolbox
Register
: Depth of voice can convey authority.
Timbre
: Preferred voices are rich and warm; can be improved.
Prosody
: Melody of speech; important for meaning.
Pace
: Speed of speaking can convey excitement or importance.
Pitch
: Variation in pitch can change meaning and emphasis.
Volume
: Can be used for emphasis; avoid constant loudness.
Vocal Warm-Up Exercises
Sigh with arms up.
Lip sounds: “Ba, Ba, Ba” and “Brr.”
Exaggerated tongue sounds: “La, La, La.”
Roll an 'R': “Rrr.”
Siren sound: “Wee-aw.”
Context
Current state: Poor communication in noisy, bad acoustic environments.
Ideal state: Conscious speaking and listening in designed sound environments.
Goal: Create a world with better understanding through conscious sound creation and consumption.
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