What you'll learn

You will be able to speak with confidence, power and authority in all your professsional communications.
You will learn all the key speaking skills needed to be a dynamic public speaker and really engage your listeners.
You will practice key vocal skills such as pacing, pausing, intotation and word stress, and learn how to use them to get you noticed and make people listen..
You will complete exercises and assignments and use a Self Assessment Form to track and monitor your progress.

Course content

7 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 47m total length

What is Vocal Variety?4:29
In this introduction video you will learn how good speakers use vocal variety (intonation, pacing, pausing, volume and word stress) to engage their audience, speak with confidence and command attention.
This Course Workbook accompanies all the videos. Use it to check teaching points, practice the exercises and do the assignments.
The Six Mini Courses2:40
In this introduction video you will learn how each mini course focuses on a key aspect of vocal variety and when used together, will help you become a great speaker.

Volume: Speaking To Be Heard part 18:12
In this video you will learn about the importance of volume control and when to vary your volume. You will learn to use diaphragmatic breathing to give your voice more power, and to build your lung capacity to give you a solid foundation for your voice. You will also learn about the importance of good posture to sustaining a powerful voice and helping to overcome nerves.
Volume: Speaking To Be Heard part 26:07
In this video you will do vocal projection exercises to give your voice more power. You will learn when to vary your volume, and do practice exercises in using volume to add meaning and emphasis to what you are saying.
Volume: Speaking To Be Heard part 33:54
In this video you will do two speaking assignments using your volume to add impact to your delivery and make it more engaging.

Word Stress: Making Words Pop part 15:46
In this video will you learn about word stress and how to use it to focus the attention of your audience on the key points of your presentation. You will learn to add emotion and energy to your speech, and make your message memorable through controlling the emphasis of specific words – a key skill of storytelling.
Word Stress: Making Words Pop part 25:39
In this video you will learn how to use contrastive stress to give more clarity to complex ideas. You will practice using mark up techniques which will help focus your listener’s attention on your key information, enabling them to follow your ideas more easily.
Word Stress: Making Words Pop part 32:32
In this video you will do an assignment on using word stress to practice making your delivery more dynamic and interesting.

Intonation: Adding Life To Your Voice part 18:57
In this video will you learn how to use intonation to overcome a monotone delivery in order to sound more engaging when public speaking. You will also learn how to find your lowest natural pitch to speak with more gravitas and authority.
Intonation: Adding Life To Your Voice part 26:02
In this video you will learn about and different intonation patterns, and then practice using them to make your delivery more dynamic and engaging.
Intonation: Adding Life To Your Voice part 32:42
In this video you will do an assignment to practice using different intonation patterns.

Pacing: The Perfect Pace part 16:40
In this video you will learn to modify the pace of your delivery to suit your material, and to make your speech or presentation more interesting. You will practice maintaining a slow but authentic pace to give your words more impact and emphasis.
Pacing: The Perfect Pace part 26:38
In this video you will learn to vary your pace to sound more dynamic. Through practice exercises you will learn how adjusting your pacing will help you feel more confident and in control, even if you are nervous.
Pacing: The Perfect Pace part 33:58
In this video you will do an assignment to practice varying your pace to sound more engaging.

Pausing: Giving Weight To Your Words part 15:51
In this video you will you learn why pausing effectively will help you control the pace of your speech or presentation, and hold your audiences’ attention.
Pausing: Giving Weight To Your Words part 27:03
In this video you will gain confidence in holding pauses, and will learn to use different types of pauses (comma pauses, sentence pauses and emphasis pauses) to add meaning to your message. You will also learn how to replace unprofessional sounding filler words (um, er etc.) with well-timed pauses, to enhance your executive presence.
Pausing: Giving Weight To Your Words part 33:46
In this video you will do two assignments to practice the different types of pauses, and to become more confident in using them to add emphasis and impact to your presentation.

Chunking: The Key To Clarity part 17:09
In this video will you learn to prepare for any speaking engagement by first identifying the most important words and phrases and marking them up into ‘thought chunks’. You will learn to combine pacing, pausing and word stress through the use of ‘chunking’ to control the flow of information to your audience.
Chunking: The Key To Clarity part 25:33
In this video you will learn how to mark up speeches systematically so they are delivered like a professional speaker. You will learn how using this system will help you memorize your script and maintain good eye contact with your audience.
Chunking: The Key To Clarity part 33:39
In this video will you do an assignment practicing the mark up technique 'Grab And Deliver' which will help you deliver your content with more confidence and keep your audience engaged.

Requirements

There are no specific requirements. All you need is a willingness to get to know your voice and some time to practice so that you make progress.
You need to be willing to record your voice on your phone for self assessment, to help you improve your speaking skills..

Description

"David's course Unlocking The Power Of Your Voice has changed the way I do presentations. He covers so many important skills that have really made a difference to the way I use my voice. The workbook was amazing too, and I still use it when preparing to speak in public." John Lee, HR Business Partner.

Good speaking skills are essential for all your professional communication. Your voice matters.

Does your voice stand out? Does it engage your listeners and get your message across?

Or, do you want to sound more engaging? Speak with more power? And have more influence?

If you said yes to any of the above you are not alone. I have worked with thousands of clients, just like you, who want to improve their speaking skills for public speaking, boardroom meetings, and to get promoted.

I'm David Pope and I've spent the last 30 years immersed in all things voice. Beginning my career in London at the BBC, I have since worked in commercials, documentaries, TV series and radio drama, both in the UK and in Hong Kong. As a voice coach, producer, director and voiceover artist I understand the impact of the spoken word – not only what needs to be said, but how it must be delivered.

My course, Unlocking The Power Of Your Voice will give you the vocal skills to speak with impact and power in all your workplace communication - meetings, pitches, presentations and when public speaking. Focusing on the key vocal skills - pausing, pacing, intonation, projection, word stress and volume – at the end of this course you will be able to speak in any situation with more confidence, clarity and impact.

Based on the science of the voice and packed with practical exercises, demonstrations and examples, you will learn to engage your audience with your voice, influence others, and leave a powerful lasting impression.

"I've spent many years leading teams and am always on the lookout for new courses to increase my skillset. David's course was truly excellent and highly relevant to my work. I feel I have more power in my voice now and this has improved all my communication". Tina Patel, Senior VP, Merchandising.

My course consists of 20 videos with demonstrations, guided exercises and assignments. It also includes a comprehensive workbook, Self Assessment Form, Public Speaking Checklist, and a handy list of Top Tips.

Please also feel free to ask questions and give me feedback by sending me a message on Udemy.

Start Now! Let me help you find your most confident, authentic and powerful voice. I look forward to working with you.

Who this course is for:

This course is specifically designed for all professionals in any industry who want to improve their career prospects. This course will improve your speaking skills for presentations, pitches, boardroom meetings and public speaking events. David developed this course from his extensive voice coaching work with CEOs, managing partners and Fortune 500 executives.

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Introduction2 lectures • 7min

Mini Course 1: Speaking To Be Heard3 lectures • 18min

Mini Course 2: Making Words Pop3 lectures • 14min

Mini Course 3: Adding Life To Your Voice3 lectures • 18min

Mini Course 4: The Perfect Pace3 lectures • 17min

Mini Course 5: Giving Weight To Your Words3 lectures • 17min

Mini Course 6: The Key To Clarity3 lectures • 16min

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