You: Hear the Breath
The past two weeks in Boston have been lovely as people have once again flowed out into the world. As we venture forth, one thing I keep hearing is how out of practice we are for social interaction. For some…
The past two weeks in Boston have been lovely as people have once again flowed out into the world. As we venture forth, one thing I keep hearing is how out of practice we are for social interaction. For some…
The days are getting longer. That and a shift to rain in New England gets one thinking of Spring. Transitions in season are always moments to note what one is doing well and what must change. In communication, the impulse…
Vocal sound is interesting. Especially in the sung variant. We perceive each individual tone, syllable, pitch, and construct a whole. As the person crafting this whole song, presentation, or speech we are very engaged with these individual components -- The…
We are coming to the end of week one working from home here in Boston. It is a strange, temporary, state of disembodied connections. At least it can feel that way. Our voices are still being transmitted through electrical signals,…
One of the easiest ways to develop clarity is to know your goal. Whether we are in a one-to-one conversation, in a meeting, or presenting to a larger group there is a purpose. Dynamic speech requires that you become clear…
This morning, I had a no-show. This wasn't a new experience for sure but I am always a little baffled by it. Was a real emergency involved or did someone just forget their prepaid session? I don't know what happened…
If you do only one thing when you are faced with an audience of listeners, it should be this. Make eye contact with multiple people in the room. Breathe in slowly and breathe out slowly. Just that -- inhale and…
The tongue is a giant muscle. Well, giant for something meant to fit in your mouth. It has quite a few jobs including being the main taste organ, helping with chewing and digestion, and importantly for our purposes, enabling speech…
Most of us were trained to sit still, stand still, and generally be still. These bodies, however, were not built for it. Bodies need to move. Your challenge today is to take the stairs, stand more, and/or have a 3-minute…