Acquire: Engagement
We've all been there. We have a thought dissipate just in time to realize that someone is in fact speaking to us. The panic of realizing that they might have been speaking for a while and we had tuned out.…
Acquire: Finish That Thought
Yesterday's post introduced a physical disruption, uncaging the ribs. Today, we are going to take that increased mobility and run with it. The point of having access to air is to use it. We need it for operations in the…
Acquire: Influencer
There is a common belief that influencing others requires a big movement of thoughts and deep strategy. I disagree. I believe that the first lever of influence is on the subverbal level of communication. Influence begins with the breath. The…
Acquire: Don’t Be A Tight A**
Literally. We all spend a lot of time sitting and very little thinking about what we are sitting on. The Glutes take our weight for long periods of time without our even trying to give them a good stretch. Why…
Acquire: Backup
So we've booked that speech, recital, or interview. Or, we've just finally scheduled that important talk when suddenly our voice isn't working. It can be anything from slight hoarseness to painful throat that doesn't stop even when you aren't using…
Acquire: Plan for Gratitude
We've had an ongoing theme this week about noticing our preparedness for less than pleasant Holiday encounters. Begin by remembering why we gather -- Humans are built for community. That said, here are some potential scenarios and select disruptions. No…
Acquire: Keep it Moving
This week, I attended a panel discussion. I noticed that the speakers were actively breathing for speech -- amazing. Then I noticed something else, a pattern. Inhale, speak, hold, inhale, hold, speak. For the cheap seats in the back by…
Acquire: Presence
Presence is a funny concept. Most of us think we know what it means. All of us hope we have it. Dictionary.com defines it as the ability to project a sense of ease, poise, or self-assurance, especially the quality or…
Acquire: Smile
Being asked to smile is among my least favorite things. That said, the upward movement of a smile can add a lift to the tone of your voice. Luckily, you don't have to keep smiling to reap the benefits. The…
Acquire: Passion
I attended a panel discussion last night where all of speakers were dynamic and knowledgable . Sadly, only one of them was consistently a good speaker. He didn't necessarily have the best vocal tone, or the most dynamic range. What…