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November 10, 2022 5 mins

Only 7% of all communication is done through verbal communication, the words we speak. Tone of voice plays a much greater role. Hear four tips to use vocalics to make your voice more visceral, effective, and to command attention. Learn when to use volume on focus words, when to pause and how to use melody to convey grammatical meaning. About melody: let's stop with upspeak, that pesky habit that makes a statement sound like a question by ending that sentence on a higher note. Upspeak diminishes your authority.


You can practice any of these tips to communicate better today! Book a marketing coaching session with me here to work on your voice, speaking, or voice marketing (use promo code PODCAST for 10% off).


Key ideas:

  • Vocalics
  • Stress (volume) on focus words
  • Voiced punctuation through pauses
  • The right melody for your sentence


Related episodes (listen to these next):

  1. 3 Speaking Tips: Difference Between Tone, Pitch, and Inflection with David Binder
  2. The 7-38-55 Rule for Better First Impressions: Nearly 40% of a person's attitude is conveyed vocally thru tone and inflection.


Inspo article from HBR: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Your Voice


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