Day 97
4th November 2011
`The human voice is the organ of the soul'.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Improve the Quality of Your Voice
A pot is tested by the sound it makes and so also a person. Have you ever thought about your voice quality? The quality of your voice is an important criterion which will add to your image. Some people have an attractive voice by nature and others can develop or improve it. Voice pathology is an important field of consultancy. A good voice can open up a career in the media industry.
Record your voice and check for the following characteristics:
- Nasal: you may not know, but your voice may be nasal. Nasal speakers don't open their jaws sufficiently.
- Non authoritative: your voice does not exude confidence, and lack projection, inflection and intonation.
- Low voice level: your voice is too low or too high; it could damage vocal cords.
- Voice speed: voice could be very fast reflecting nervousness.
Your voice will decide the quality and effectiveness of your communication. The purpose of communication is to produce an outcome in the mind of the person receiving the message.
For the next three months, take efforts to improve your voice quality. Seek professional help if needed.
N C Sridharan
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