The Human voice is the most perfect instrument of all.
—Arvo Pärt, Estonian composer
Always remember that, in oral presentations, voice is the most important factor. No amount of gestures, slides, or even brilliant content can compensate for a poor voice. This is what the inexperienced speaker should concentrate on most of all. If your voice is interesting, varied, and appropriately animated, people will stay engaged. If it is dull, monotone, and flat, their attention will quickly wander.
The starting point has to be listening to yourself. Most people find this an excruciating experience, but it is one that no one who wants to be a public speaker should run away from. Hardly anyone’s voice sounds to others ...
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