tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16329215760761992782011-04-21T15:08:55.144-07:00Annette Markshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03318370538781385055noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632921576076199278.post-51800803856532593592008-04-07T18:55:00.000-07:002008-04-07T18:56:31.972-07:00How do you develop iron strong confidence before you stand up and present?<br /><br /> 1. Mind over speaking. Get your mind into gear before your mouth into motion as Annette says. Find yourself a strong visual image that can act as an anchor to help you get into a relaxed physical state. Think of a fun time, enjoyable moment or happy experience and hold this thought.<br /><br />2. Learn to relax your voice. Start with yawn/sigh where you take a breath in and release with a full yawn on "haaaaaa". This is the start to get your voice into a relaxed state. <br /><br />3. Develop a warm up routine.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1632921576076199278-5180080385653259359?l=voicedynamics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Annette Markshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03318370538781385055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632921576076199278.post-43019799986399771272008-03-27T05:55:00.000-07:002008-03-27T05:59:53.754-07:001. Projection -this refers to the loud and soft sounds of your voice.<br />2 Pitch-this refers to "light and shade" or the high and low notes of your voice.<br />3. Pace- this rfers to the variation in tempo of your delivery<br />4. Pause before an important key word or message speaks for itself!<br />5. Pronunciation- this has to be so obvious and yet the most common blunder.<br /><br />You need to focus on the foundations first:<br />1. Posture - think tall and relaxed.<br />2. "Belly breathing" focus breathing in from the diaphragm.<br />3. Open your mouth when speaking.<br />4. Release a gentle, effortless and powerful voice.<br />5. Tune into how you sound. Develop conscious awareness and use of your voice and that of others.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1632921576076199278-4301979998639977127?l=voicedynamics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Annette Markshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03318370538781385055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632921576076199278.post-25345978875976597112008-03-27T05:53:00.000-07:002008-03-27T05:54:41.305-07:00Voice Dynamics has launched thie new website today.<br />Go to <a href="http://www.voicedynamics.com.au/">www.voicedynamics.com.au</a> for list of programs, free resources, mulitmedia snap shots and even a kool on line store.<br />Thanks to Rom Anthonis and Entertainment House.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1632921576076199278-2534597887597659711?l=voicedynamics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Annette Markshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03318370538781385055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632921576076199278.post-5770263847812825382008-03-27T05:39:00.000-07:002008-03-27T05:44:41.827-07:00Welcome to Voice Dynamics Blog. Annette is presenting at the National Speakers Association for Australia conference here in Melbourne 2008 at Hotel Sofitel on Sunday 30th March 10.15am EST.<br />For those of you interested in making money, excellence in communication and speaking skills, hearing international speakers, watching moving presenters check out the program at <a href="http://www.nationalspeakers.asn.au/">www.nationalspeakers.asn.au</a>. It's well worth it. <br />P.S I actually attended this association over 6 years ago and it has been the best decision of my personal and professinal life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1632921576076199278-577026384781282538?l=voicedynamics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Annette Markshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03318370538781385055noreply@blogger.com0