Bob Feldman - Creative Communication and Presentation Skills across cultures

Voice Mastery

9:00-10:30: Vocal Awareness
Introductions
Voice evaluation -self perception
The 5 V’s of effective vocal communication
Habits and variety
Observation exercise – voice evaluation - perception of colleague
Verbal viruses
Essential elements of vocal expression
10:30-10:45: Tea Break
10:45-12:30: Vocal Expression
The relaxed state for confident vocal expression
Breathing: the foundation of vocal presentation
Vocal vitality
Volume, projection and inflection
Rate of speech and the importance of pauses
itch and tone
Articulation and clarity
12:30-1:30: Lunch
1:30-3:00: Engaging the Audience and Using the Microphone
Emotion, empathy and presence
Dealing with nervousness and anxiety
Projecting your image
Credibility and confidence
Speaking with a microphone
Using the microphone to your vocal advantage
3:00-3:15: Tea Break
3:15-5:00: Vocal Effectiveness
Overcoming vocal weaknesses
Care of the voice
Warm-up exercises and performance rituals
Presenting your authentic image
Review and wrap-up