Hi,
On January 2nd, I will start a seven-day blog to celebrate the release of ‘The Iron Lady’ movie. The blog will be titled 'The Iron Lady V Labour' (The Labour Party in the UK). I will feature some of her greatest speeches and debates with the opposition. This will be a ‘warts and all’ look at the great and not so great communication skills of ‘The Iron Lady’.
Today, I would like to write about her vocal range. When you heard 'The Iron Lady' speak she used her voice like a musical instrument. She could take her voice from a lower range when she discussed a challenge and let her voice fly to a higher pitch as she offered a solution. When you hear Obama speak you cannot help but be drawn to his powerful voice too. Many speakers deliver in a monotone voice or speak too fast, while others are too quiet or too loud. Your aim should always be to sound like the best natural you. Obama’s voice is clear and strong, and it contains an assertiveness that has warmth. He uses his voice with the same variety and force that Martin Luther King did but in a more reserved way. Like King, he likes to change the volume in his voice. Can you imagine King’s "I Have a Dream” speech delivered in a monotone voice? Can you imagine Obama’s “Yes We Can” speech with a monotone delivery?
Take care,
Darren.
Tomorrow, I will discuss the art of brevity.
PS: 'HOW TO GIVE A BETTER SPEECH THAN OBAMA and change your world' - is available on iTunes and Amazon NOW!
Audio Version only.
Text version in January 2012.
PPS: This post was written in advance to ensure continuity during holiday time.
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