Kate's Voice

Today, many people got up at the crack of dawn to keep up with the pace of the holidays.  Though I love to get up early, I have never understood the thrill of standing in line at WalMart to buy the latest toys or to save a few bucks.  In fact, I don’t recall a holiday season where I have ever really saved anything.  Have you?  Isn’t that when you spend everything?!

But this posting is not about keeping up with the pace of the holidays; it’s about being aware of the pace of your speaking, which is the second aspect of speech I want to discuss in this series.

Pace is the speed of your speech.  A fast-paced sound indicates confidence and aggression as well as energy.  Pick up your pace when you want to assert yourself.  Slow down when you want to be sure that you are understood, but make sure that you don’t sound lethargic.  Conversely, there is such a thing as speaking too quickly. A great speaker varies the pace of their presentation.

Suggestion:

To become more aware of the pace of your speaking, or any other important aspect of your voice so you can improve, record your self.  Most people don’t like the sound of their voice on a recording, but you can get over that if you listen often enough. Try it, and let me know what you discover.

I sincerely hope you holiday shoppers have found some great bargains and that you can relax and enjoy the rest of the season!  And please let the rest of us know if it was worth it!

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