Use your voice
To use your voice to its best advantage, consider the following:
- Keep the tone of your voice natural and conversational.
- Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear if you do not have a microphone. Check the acoustics when you rehearse.
- Use a microphone for a large group or a large space, and practice beforehand to find a comfortable speaking volume.
- Avoid rapid-fire or drawn-out speech. Practice with a tape recorder or a colleague to get feedback.
- Be expressive. Don't speak in a monotone. Raise and lower your voice to make your point.
- Enunciate and pronounce words clearly.
