Projecting Your Voice
Public speaking with a strong, powerful voice is a simple way to make a speech exciting. A booming voice comes across as authoritative and knowledgeable. Lots of people do not like to speak in a loud voice. Speaking loudly does not equal yelling. It simply means speaking at an elevated volume when speaking in public, projecting your voice to create power and authority in the room.
==> Many people do not project their voices when speaking because they were told to speak softly when they were children.
==> Sometimes people associate a loud voice with anger.
==> Speaking with a strong, loud voice makes some people feel self-conscious, as if they are screaming. Sometimes people feel as though they are yelling or are too loud when raising their voice to an appropriate projected level.
==> A number of people do not speak up because they dislike the sound of their own voice. An individual may feel their voice is too raspy, nasal, or high-pitched. Some people are embarrassed by their accent.
==> Some people do not wish to project their voice because they fear rejection or being laughed at.
People should not be afraid to project when public speaking. There are many good reasons why.
==> The energy level when you are speaking in public is low when the voice level is low. When your audience must strain to hear you, the speech is not enjoyable to your audience, keeping the energy level low. If you project your voice while public speaking, the audience is able to relax and enjoy your speech. Your voice reaches out to them, lively and full of energy. Voice projection brings forth power and authority, giving credibility to your public speaking speech and expert status.
==> Voice projection allows a more animated performance. Facial expressions and hand gestures quite easily follow along with a projected voice. Speakers who project their voices appear more authoritative and knowledgeable. The natural energy that ensues fills the room, creating a dynamic public speaking performance.
Projecting your voice is easy and natural. Use your breath to project your voice when public speaking. Do not become tense. Relax your throat and remember projecting does not equal yelling. Do not wear tight clothing that restricts your breathing. Breathe from your diaphragm when public speaking. Take a few good, deep breaths before your speech.
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