Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies by Judy Apps

by Judy Apps

Find your voice, and communicate with confidenceEver wondered why nobody hears you in meetings, or wished people would take you more seriously? Or maybe you're unhappy with your accent, or you feel insecure about your high-pitched or monotonous voice? "Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies" will help you to discover the power of your voice, understand how it works, and use your voice like a professional whether in meetings, addressing an audience, or standing in front of a classroom. Take a deep breath, relax those vocal cords, and make your speech sparkle!We're not all planning to become politicians, or likely to address large audiences on a regular basis, but we all need to be able to communicate well to achieve success. Certain professions require a high level of vocal confidence, notably teachers and business leaders. As well as using body language effectively, we also rely on our voice to convey passion, exude enthusiasm, and command attention--and that's before we've considered the content of our words! A clear understanding of how your voice works, how to maximize its effectiveness, and ways to overcome voice 'gremlins' such as speaking too fast, stuttering, or sounding childish, is pivotal to enabling you to succeed, whatever the situation.Highlights the importance of your voice, explains how to use it effectively Gives you confidence in public speaking Helps you use your voice to make a great first impression in all aspects of your life Includes a CD with vocal exercises to help you communicate with confidence.Whether you're looking to improve your speaking skills for work or personal gain--or both--"Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies" gives you everything you need to find your voice and communicate with CD files are available to download when buying the eBook version.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published May 30, 2012

Reviews

[Mr Jeremy C Allan-Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ideal for Teachers.

I started giving elocution classes recently and found this book an invaluable resource. Resonance, pitch, volume range and pauses are all explained in terms of the obvious benefits they bring to public speaking, but the sense of the voice as a precious object that needs constant private nurturing also comes through loud and clear. And clarity is the watchword here. Invaluable YouTube clips, voice games and an excellent demonstration CD show the extent of Judy App's research. There are confidence-building exercises and startling revelations about what your voice is actually capable of, though might want to check that the neighbours are out doing their weekly shop before you try some of them! Teachers will also find the advice offered here useful in helping to build up rapport with intransigent pupils through different vocal techniques: controlling silences and effective posture and gesture become an essential part of this process; speaking from recent experience in the classroom, I can promise you guaranteed success with this!

[David Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Your voice is your calling card. Almost anyone can improve the way that they speak and the message that they deliver.

I have a regional accent and at times I found this to be difficult for others to understand. This book, and a few similar titles has helped me to improve the way in which I speak. It does require practise though and self study. It takes time but give this book a go!