Public Speaking Refinement
"Just wanted to report to you that, thanks in large part to you, my speaking engagement went beautifully! I was more excited than nervous and the employees seemed to really enjoy themselves. I can't say that I am eager to do it again soon, but it certainly took me a step beyond my comfort zone. You were a tremendous help in the very short time I gave you to teach me. The words you shared and the points you made were just what I needed to give me the confidence to speak in public. THANK YOU again for doing such wonderful work."
Janice
Bell
Human Resource and Finance Manager
Olympiad Gymnastic Training Centers
View New York Times article, "My Voice Has Got to Go." (PDF file. View using Adobe Reader.)
Thirty-minute and one-hour lessons are offered in public speaking refinement. Skill development is provided in the areas of:
- Voice
- Articulation
- Presentation
The first session
is spent evaluating which areas the client needs to improve, and if
time permits, we begin working on the agenda for skill-building I have
created during the evaluation.
In the area of Voice, we can work on
improved voice quality, pitch, eliminate nasality, correct shortness
of breath, and other breath related issues, increase volume, change
a monotonous quality, and deal with issues concerning the care of the
voice.
In the area of Articulation, we can work
on pronunciation, succinct articulation of ideas, and organization of
text.
In the area of Presentation, we work
on performance anxiety management, poise, deportment (physical presentation
skills), public and professional presentation skills, and expressiveness
of delivery.
Speech Refinement
In this area, we also work on:- Clarifying foreign accents
- Modifying regional and cultural accents
- Changing the effects of speech impediments
- Improving volume for all voices, including the aging voice