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  • #152 REMIX 1: How to speak Effectively in Interviews

    So I have brought back this topic until we close out 2019 with a bang and to give more tips and hints on how to speak effectively in interviews. 


    Your voice is crucial to the first impression you make in an interview.

    Some people can be very self-conscious of the way they speak particularly if you got English as a second foreign language. It might be that you speak English with a twang or an accent that not everybody can understand on the first go. Then you might try to mask it and you don't really sound like yourself at all and you sound more like a weirdo then yourself. Your voice is unique as your thumbprint and it makes you who you are, so rather than mumble or trying to disguise your voice because of your accent, just embrace who you are.

    I think rather than worry about “does your accent sound like x,y and z.” Focus on sharing your knowledge, skills and expertise that got you booked for the interview it doesn't matter what accent you are using to speak English with. Just speak, clearly and a little slower than usual so your interviewers can clearly understand what you are saying.

    I think what helps in an interview is to think first and then answer. Also speaking a slower version of your normal speaking voice is key as it gives the interviewers ears a chance to adjust. They are probably trying to work out how you're saying things as you go along.

    I have loads more tips in my free sample course out now called "How To Speak Effectively In Interviews."  Click the link for the free sample and I would love to hear your thoughts on how it helped you.

    FREE COURSE SAMPLE

    https://mailchi.mp/df71cb5d6138/0j5c8x802o

    If you need to contact me for Voiceover or Speaking Coaching bookings then email me on:

    Web: www.leighannesvoice.com

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighanne-turner-40011119/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leighannes-Voice-667746426694132/

    Twitter: @Leighthevoice

    https://twitter.com/leighthevoice

    Instagram: leighannesvoice_

    https://www.instagram.com/leighannesvoice_/



    4 min
  • #151 How to Speak Effectively in Interviews part 4

    I love listening to loads of different voices, listening to the tones, sounds and uniqueness of our voice.

    This is part 1 of how to speak more effectively at interviews and I would love to hear  your thoughts about how this podcast had helped you and please give me some feedback on things you would like to hear in future episodes too.

    Let’s jump in here.

    Part 4

    7) Handshake

    Your handshake it needs to be strong firm, don't squeeze or crack someone's knuckles but make sure you give a firm shake with good eye contact at the same time.  If you don't know how to shake hands properly, then learn with your friends and family.

    8) Smile

    Smile and look your interviews in the eye and they're going to smile back. Make sure you keep smiling throughout the whole interview because you know what smiling does ? Nope, let me tell you, it raises the tone and brings a joyful sound into your voice.

    FREE 30 MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL

    Have you ever got up to speak and your mind & your mouth didn't get up with you? If you want to sharpen up how you speak then let's chat in a

    30 MINUTE FREE DISCOVERY CALL

    To get more tips and hints that are unique to your own voice.

    Let's have a FREE 30 minute chat to discover little things that you can do to make a big difference with your speaking voice.

    https://calendly.com/leighannesvoice/30min

    If you need to contact me for Voiceover or Speaking Coaching bookings then email me on:


    Web: www.leighannesvoice.com

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighanne-turner-40011119/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leighannes-Voice-667746426694132/

    Twitter: @Leighthevoice

    https://twitter.com/leighthevoice

    Instagram: leighannesvoice_

    https://www.instagram.com/leighannesvoice_/

    Pinterest:  Leighanne’s Voice

    Podcast on Anchor :

    https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice

    Podcast on Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/2tfSGWzL8QzfVRN1GqYo2q?si=1kJUToSiQI634bBRhNGSig

    Youtube:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehL5ORpvJh4FJIWoRaIg2w

    Blog:

    http://leighannesvoice.com/news/

    4 min
  • #150 How to Speak Effectively in Interviews part 3

    I love listening to loads of different voices, listening to the tones, sounds and uniqueness of our voice.

    This is part 1 of how to speak more effectively at interviews and I would love to hear  your thoughts about how this podcast had helped you and please give me some feedback on things you would like to hear in future episodes too.

    Let’s jump in here.

    Part 3

    1. Use the S.T.A.R technique

      2. When you're in the interview people often use the star competency interview technique to interview and it's basically a tool to help them gain an understanding of who you are, what you can do and how are you going to fit in the team.

      S: situation

      T:  task

      A: action

      R: result

      So when you answer the questions, always respond in the order of this technique. So you might say that the situation was there was no water in the office due to a strike. So the task was to get water into the building. Then an action you personal took was to get a shopping trolley and buy 5x big bottles of water and the result was none of the team were dehydrated on a hot summer's day.

      6) Dresscode

      Ok so getting ready to nail your next interview just by speaking effectively it's not just by speaking though.  It's also, how you dress, like make sure that you look appropriate for the industry going into to. So if you going into a fashion house, look like a trendsetter or in a bank then wear a sharp suit.

      FREE 30 MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL

      Have you ever got up to speak and your mind & your mouth didn't get up with you? If you want to sharpen up how you speak then let's chat in a

      30 MINUTE FREE DISCOVERY CALL

      To get more tips and hints that are unique to your own voice.

      Let's have a FREE 30 minute chat to discover little things that you can do to make a big difference with your speaking voice.

      https://calendly.com/leighannesvoice/30min

      If you need to contact me for Voiceover or Speaking Coaching bookings then email me on:


      Web: www.leighannesvoice.com

      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighanne-turner-40011119/

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leighannes-Voice-667746426694132/

      Twitter: @Leighthevoice

      https://twitter.com/leighthevoice

      Instagram: leighannesvoice_

      https://www.instagram.com/leighannesvoice_/

      Pinterest:  Leighanne’s Voice

      Podcast on Anchor :

      https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice

      Podcast on Spotify:

      https://open.spotify.com/show/2tfSGWzL8QzfVRN1GqYo2q?si=1kJUToSiQI634bBRhNGSig

      Youtube:

      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehL5ORpvJh4FJIWoRaIg2w

      Blog:

      http://leighannesvoice.com/news/

      5 min
    2. #149 How to speak effectively in interviews part 2

      I love listening to loads of different voices, listening to the tones, sounds and uniqueness of our voice.


      This is part 1 of how to speak more effectively at interviews and I would love to hear your thoughts about how this podcast had helped you and please give me some feedback on things you would like to hear in future episodes too. 


      Let’s jump in here.

      Part 2 

      Ask questions 

      When you're going for an interview you need to make sure that you're prepared with engaging questions to make it look like you want the job.  Try to prepare stuff like:

      What are the opportunities for promotion?

      How can I implement new innovation?

      What are the multi-agency working opportunities? 

      When will I be notified if I'm successful,

      How will I be notified, 

      When does this role start 

      Is there going to be a chance of a handover with the person leave him

      How many people will I be working with 

      What training is offered 

      What floor will I be located on 

      What are the company benefits 

      What's the dress code what are the hours 

      What are the times for x?


      As you can see the list goes on and on the list goes on and on and on as you see.


      Thank you note

      Send a handwritten thank-you note or card to the person who interviewed you. Make sure you're nice you speak and encouraging to everyone.  Leave a good impression the moment you come in and when you leave because the interviewer may even go and ask the person who's bringing you into the interview room.  So you don't want to shoot yourself in the foot just by being rude to someone. 


      FREE 30 MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL 

      Have you ever got up to speak and your mind & your mouth didn't get up with you? If you want to sharpen up how you speak then let's chat in a

      30 MINUTE FREE DISCOVERY CALL


      To get more tips and hints that are unique to your own voice.


      Let's have a FREE 30 minute chat to discover little things that you can do to make a big difference with your speaking voice.

      https://calendly.com/leighannesvoice/30min



      If you need to contact me for Voiceover or Speaking Coaching bookings then email me on:




      Web: www.leighannesvoice.com


      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighanne-turner-40011119/


      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leighannes-Voice-667746426694132/


      Twitter: @Leighthevoice

      https://twitter.com/leighthevoice


      Instagram: leighannesvoice_

      https://www.instagram.com/leighannesvoice_/


      Pinterest:  Leighanne’s Voice


      Podcast on Anchor :

      https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice



      Podcast on Spotify:

      https://open.spotify.com/show/2tfSGWzL8QzfVRN1GqYo2q?si=1kJUToSiQI634bBRhNGSig


      Youtube: 

      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehL5ORpvJh4FJIWoRaIg2w


      Blog:

      http://leighannesvoice.com/news/





      6 min
    3. #148 How to Speak Effectively In Interview at Interviews part 1

      I love listening to loads of different voices, listening to the tones, sounds and uniqueness of our voice.

      This is part 1 of how to speak more effectively at interviews and I would love to hear your thoughts about how this podcast had helped you and please give me some feedback on things you would like to hear in future episodes too.

      Let’s jump in here.


      Part 1

      1. Speak positively

        2. Use positive language, so, for example, you can use words like "when I'm in the role,  when I'm in the position, when I start the job or when I begin work with you or when I join the team. " make it look in the interview that you've already been offered the job ok.

        1. Interview the interviewer

          2. How can I be interviewing the interviewer? Interviews are a two-way street and it is not just about them checking you out. You are looking for credentials seeing if you'd fit well to the team you need to ask questions to find out if this is a company that you can gel with all the team. Are you someone that can work with, can this be a potential manager? You need to also assess and determine if you can work there as well at the same time while they're assessing if they can work with you.


          FREE 30 MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL

          Have you ever got up to speak and your mind & your mouth didn't get up with you? If you want to sharpen up how you speak then let's chat in a

          30 MINUTE FREE DISCOVERY CALL

          To get more tips and hints that are unique to your own voice.

          Let's have a FREE 30 minute chat to discover little things that you can do to make a big difference with your speaking voice.

          https://calendly.com/leighannesvoice/30min

          If you need to contact me for Voiceover or Speaking Coaching bookings then email me on:


          Web: www.leighannesvoice.com

          Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighanne-turner-40011119/

          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leighannes-Voice-667746426694132/

          Twitter: @Leighthevoice

          https://twitter.com/leighthevoice

          Instagram: leighannesvoice_

          https://www.instagram.com/leighannesvoice_/

          Pinterest:  Leighanne’s Voice

          Podcast on Anchor :

          https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice

          Podcast on Spotify:

          https://open.spotify.com/show/2tfSGWzL8QzfVRN1GqYo2q?si=1kJUToSiQI634bBRhNGSig

          Youtube:

          https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehL5ORpvJh4FJIWoRaIg2w

          Blog:

          http://leighannesvoice.com/news/


          4 min
        2. #147 So You Want to be a Great Podcaster ?
          I love listening to loads of different voices , listening to the tones, sounds and uniqueness of our voice.
          This blog is a snippet from my podcast and video where you can listen and watch the full versions here.
          Podcast: https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice
          Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehL5ORpvJh4FJIWoRaIg2w
          This is part one of my 10 tips on how to improve your podcasting skills  so that people listen to what you say rather than just all of the mistakes or how you're saying it wrong this is part 1 of 2 podcasting tips.  I left the links below to catch up on what you might have missed.
          Shout out to all the podcasts keeping us  educated, faithfully strong, learning lots,  laughing on the commute to work, hitting that morning run or doing the cleaning on a Saturday morning.
          The choice is huge for listeners right now , everyone has a podcast now,  it is more unusual when people do not have a pod.
          Ok so some tips if you are a podcaster or thinking of starting one. Let me give you some tips to keep your listeners tuned in rather than turned off by your voice.
          Tips
          1) Slow down when speaking
          The way you speak to your friends,  family or over the phone can often be much faster than the speed for a podcast.
          Slow down, let the listeners enjoy what you say and how you say.
          2) Use defined pauses to create interests,  or a powerful point
          Now don't feel pressured to fill all the talking time with talking yaaaaaay. The silences can often speak more than your words.
          3) How loud do your speak
          Your voice volume is key to your audience listening and staying to listen to the whole podcast.
          4) Do you sound interesting  ...have you got rhythm to your voice.
          5) What is the breathing like
          Your breathing controls how you sound. Have you ever tried talking while running fast out on the treadmill or after you walked up 4 flights of stairs. Sound breathy right, control your breathing so you can sound energetic  through the whole talk.
          Listen to my Podcast or watch the Youtube video for the rest of my thoughts on this topic on these links don't forget.
          Podcast: https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice
          Videos: https://youtu.be/cOQuCBgYil0
          If you want to improve the way you speak ?
          Please feel free to check  out my new Accent Reduction & Voice Articulation ebook below https://mailchi.mp/fd875df6cd12/ebook-free-sample-introduction
          4 min
        3. #146 10x Public Speaking Mistakes Part Two (points 6 to 10)

          I love listening to loads of different voices , listening to the tones, sounds and uniqueness of our voice.

          This blog is a snippet from my podcast and video where you can listen and watch the full versions here.

          Podcast: https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice

          Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehL5ORpvJh4FJIWoRaIg2w

          So all of us have been to a speech or debate or presentation and there's something a little bit off with the speaker they're doing something wrong or it's just boring all their making mistakes and it's it's just distracting in your hoodie listen to what they're saying.

          This is part two of my 10 tips on how to improve your public speaking so that people listen to what you say rather than just all of the mistakes so click the links below to catch up on the parts that you might have missed.

          6. Poor Organisation

          You need to keep in a good flow so that people engage, listen and not become bored with everything that you are talking about it.

          It helps to have some visuals, pictures, background music or something to add in addition to what you're saying. Although your voice may be nice to you, your friends and family it  might not be so much the chosen earcandy to your audience listening. Keep  looking at the audience to check their following what you're saying too.

          7. Low Energy

          I think it's key just get your energy up, do some star jumps or jog on the spot, stretch,do something to kinda get the adrenaline going in your body before you go and do a speech or talk at work. Make sure  you coming there at 110% rather than like I've just had my dinner and I'm really tired. Always be aware of your style, your speed, your volume, intonation make sure that your voice stays engaging. Do not be boring or montone.



          8. Bad Timing

          You might have to up the ante when doing a speech in front of a team meeting or business presentation is not like speaking to your friends and family or over the phone you got to come with more energy more depth for more volume more detail and your timing needs to be probably a little bit faster pace and when you talk about your regular day to day things to keep people interested and timeless key causes a very hard point or a challenging point give that as a slow pools behind it to show the importance of it

          5 min
        4. #145 10x Public Speaking Mistakes part 1 (points 1 to 5)

          I love listening to loads of different voices , listening to the tones, sounds and uniqueness of our voice.

          This blog is a snippet from my podcast and video where you can listen and watch the full versions here.
          Podcast: https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice
          Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehL5ORpvJh4FJIWoRaIg2w
          So all of us have been to a speech or debate or presentation and there's something a little bit off with the speaker they're doing something wrong or it's just boring all their making mistakes and it's it's just distracting in your hoodie listen to what they're saying.
          This is part one of my 10 tips on how to improve your public speaking so that people listen to what you say rather than just all of the mistakes or how you're saying it wrong this is part 1 of my 10 tips on how to improve your public speaking to the people listen to what you say rather than just all of the mistake for how you're saying it wrong .
          1. I cannot hear you
          The problem of speaking far too softly. If you speak softly you have to use a microphone. There's no real way around it. Especially if you need to speak to a huge audience or it's in a big room where your voice may not naturally travel. You need to clearly articulate all of the words loud and clear.Also you have to speak a little bit louder than you regular talking voice if you're in front of a big audience. So all of that mumbling, talking and quietly is not going to work in a huge room with a large audience or when there is lots of background noise. If you're speaking at an evening dinner or Gala. You better be speaking clear loud or just keep quiet and sit down.
          2. Stuttering or Saying “Um”
          So it's really common for people to say the word um, or make sounds or things just to kind of fill in gaps. If you don't know what to say, then, just don't say anything. It can make it seem like you're more at ease. But then sometimes if you're on a podcast or on the phone, and you just constantly saying “um”, that's what people can often start focusing on rather than what the content of what you're trying to say.
          3. Stiff Body Movements
          What is your body language? Because as well as what you're saying is key, how are you presenting yourself? So make sure that you're wearing clothes that are appropriate for the talk, for the event, day, for the time for what you're saying. Make sure your body language and dress code goes along with what you are trying to share.Make sure your body language is confident is too. You are human, not a robot standing there talking to people, whether you're sharing the year end stats or doing the presentation of an award.Let your body move.If it's helpful for your talk, walk around, because if you do stand up in one place for 10 minutes, half an hour, 45 minutes, that can be quite boring. Plus that can bring down your energy then might affect your tone of your voice.
          4 Poor Eye Contact suggests nerves or a lack of confidence
          Eye contact is key everywhere. Even if you're talking to just one person or two hundred people. Eye contact builds trust and confidence.When in front of a large audience, I know it can be terrifying, but good eye contact, it is essential. It is just got to be done. Practice it, keep going with it. Be comfortable in yourself , be comfortable with eye contact. Even if the person drops your gaze still keep looking at them.
          Listen to my Podcast or watch the Youtube video for the rest of my thoughts on this topic on these links don't forget.
          Podcast: https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice
          Videos: https://youtu.be/cOQuCBgYil0
          Blog: http://leighannesvoice.com/news/
          If you want to improve the way you speak ?
          Please feel free to check out my new Accent Reduction & Voice Articulation course below;
          https://mailchi.mp/ff0dfd753ea8/pc15a248t0

          4 min
        5. #144 Your Voice is like a Cake... let me explain (part 1)

          The Sound of your voice is like a cake...let me explain part 1
          Question: How can you improve your speaking voice?
          I based this podcast and blog on my page www.leighannesvoice/news on this article here.
          https://www.ethos3.com/2014/07/your-guide-to-developing-a-stronger-speaking-voice/
          Part 1
          Your Guide to Developing a Stronger Speaking Voice Posted by Scott Schwertly | July 9, 2014
          The sound of your voice is like a cake: it’s the delicious result of different ingredients mixed together. This includes your cadence, tone, speed, and volume, all of which add up to the final result.
          But even more than this, studies suggest that people determine how trustworthy or dominant you are within the first 500 milliseconds of hearing your voice.
          How It Works
          Before you can stand in front of a crowd and talk about anything that pops into your head, the body goes through three main processes for voice production:
          Lungs,vocal chords/box,projection
          The Lungs – The fuel for your voice is collected here from the air that you inhale and exhale. When we breathe in, the rib cage expands and our diaphragm lowers. Then as we breathe out, the air leaves our lungs and creates a stream in the trachea which energizes the vocal chords and vocal box to produce sound.
          The Vocal Box/Cords – Once the lungs have begun the process of pushing air through the trachea, the larynx (AKA voice box) and two vocal cords on top of the windpipe are ready to work. As the air passes between the chords, they vibrate from 100 to 1000 times per second, which determines the pitch of our voice. Depending on how long and tense the chords are, our voice creates a unique sound as the air gets them moving.
          Projection – Even without air passing through, you can make a “buzz” noise with the vocal cords in your throat, also known as a hum. The throat, nose, and mouth are all included along with the vocal cords.
          Anything that affects the lungs, vocal box, chords, or projectors can affect the sound of your voice. If you’ve experienced the pain of allergies and a scratchy throat,
          Our voice is the result of a complex, unique bodily system working in harmony, so don’t mess it up!
          Tips to improve speaking
          Record yourself. There is often a large difference between what we are hearing and what others are perceiving. The scientific explanation is that sound reaches our inner eat by two separate paths: through the air that travels into our ear and through bone-conducted sound through the tissues of the head. When we speak, we hear both. Others are only hearing the air-conducted version. It’s important to understand how your audience will hear you, so record your entire presentation and listen for:
          Volume – Does your voice carry through the entire room?
          Speed – How quickly or slowly are you speaking? The ideal speaking rate is 120-160 words per minute; where do you clock in at?
          Clarity – Are you missing any words in your presentation due to mumbling or unclear speech? Listen carefully to the recording for any words that might have been missed.
          Breathing – Are you rushing through words and gasping for breath? A proper breathing technique is one that goes unnoticed. Think of all of the incredible, speedy rappers that exist like Busta Rhymes. No one has ever heard Busta Rhymes gasping for air, which is why he’s the greatest.
          Pitch – This incorporates the highs and lows of your voice, and as per the study above, is important to vary to keep your audience engaged. Are you as monotone as your least favorite history professor? Or do you have enough ups and downs to rival a roller coaster? There needs to be a happy medium.

          ACCENT REDUCTION & VOICE ARTICULATION COURSE
          https://mailchi.mp/ff0dfd753ea8/pc15a248t0
          If you are ready to take your speaking to the next level then let’s learn together with over 4 hours worth of videos, tips,, hints and other great learning tools to help reduce your accent and improve the way that you speak in rapid time.
          8 min
        6. #143 Female Voices I love to hear

           

          I am Leighanne  I am a Voiceover & Speaking Coach. I love talking all about the voice and I mainly record my voice for quotes, podcasts, explainer videos, elearning courses, music videos, audio books, radio, promos, online courses and I love to train people on how to improve their speaking voice as it is powerful & unique so they can be equipped to speak more effectively.

          If you need to contact me for Voiceover bookings:



          Web: www.leighannesvoice.com

          Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighanne-turner-40011119/

          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Leighannes-Voice-667746426694132/

          Twitter: @Leighthevoice

          https://twitter.com/leighthevoice

          Instagram: leighannesvoice_

          https://www.instagram.com/leighannesvoice_/

          Pinterest:  Leighanne’s Voice

          Podcast on Anchor :

          https://anchor.fm/leighannes-voice

          Podcast on Spotify:

          https://open.spotify.com/show/2tfSGWzL8QzfVRN1GqYo2q?si=1kJUToSiQI634bBRhNGSig

          Youtube: 

          https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehL5ORpvJh4FJIWoRaIg2w

          Blog:

          www.leighannesvoice.com/news

          Audiobooks & Ebooks: 

          Payhip: https://payhip.com/LeighannesVoice

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          You can check out my new Accent Reduction & Voice Articulation Course here

          https://mailchi.mp/ff0dfd753ea8/pc15a248t0 

          6 min

        About Leighannes Voice & Speaking Tips

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        A podcast for those that want to hear me speak & learn a few tips & hints on how to improve the way they speak.