Voice And: Speaking Skills For Dummies

Mumbling is usually the result of a "lazy tongue." If you don't move your lips and jaw, your words bleed together.

You don't sound the way you think you do. Listen back to identify your "filler words" (like, totally, basically). Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies

It physically lifts the soft palate in the back of your mouth, making your tone sound warmer and more approachable. Mumbling is usually the result of a "lazy tongue

Projection is about filling a room; shouting is about straining your vocal cords. Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies

Deep breathing provides the "fuel" for your words, allowing you to finish sentences without gasping. 2. The Volume Knob: Projection vs. Shouting

Imagine a string attached to the top of your head pulling you toward the ceiling.