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Learn the power of verbal buffering, how to pause with authority, and why tone and timing matter more than volume.Do people really listen when you speak? 🎤 Take our free quiz to discover how to speak with confidence, communicate with clarity, and make a lasting impact:https://cut-through-communicator.scoreapp.com#publicspeaking, #presentationskills, #publicspeakinganxiety, #voicecoaching

Hey, welcome back to the show. I’m Jimmy Cannon—and whether you’re out on a walk, driving to work, or elbow-deep in the washing up, thanks for bringing me along.

Today we’re talking about a skill that most people think they should be good at… but secretly dread: thinking on your feet.

You know, those moments when you’re put on the spot and your brain decides to take a coffee break.

But here’s the twist—we’re not going to talk about quick tips or hacks.

We’re going to talk about jazz.

Because as someone who’s spent years performing and improvising on stage, I’ve realised that the same things that make a great soloist… can make you a powerful speaker.

This isn’t about being flashy. It’s about presence, trust, and knowing what to do when the unexpected happens.

Let’s dive in.

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Ever feel like no one’s really listening when you speak—no matter how polished your slides or steady your voice? In this episode of Public Presentation Tips, we’re digging into why most professionals lose the room... and how to win it back with presence, contrast, and confidence.

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Struggling to make your voice heard in the crowded world of online meetings and webinars? In this episode, we dive into practical voice projection exercises that will help you cut through the noise, speak with clarity, and project your message to a larger audience with confidence. Whether you're presenting to a small team or addressing a virtual auditorium, these techniques will ensure your voice commands attention.

5 ways to change how you speak  We use our voice every day, but more importantly, you need it in your business. Talking to clients and colleagues, in meetings and presentations, your voice is your number one communicator and is key to your influence and impact, whatever industry you’re in. Here are 5 things you can do to change the way you speak and more importantly, how you’re perceived...

Or, do you or know someone that does? It can sound grating, and generally lacks tone and dynamics.  One thing I see and hear often with clients, is that they speak from the Larynx, which can be tiring and sound strained.  What you might not realise is that there are a lot more areas of resonance that you can tap into (literally), which will give you more projection and colour to your voice.

Our voice is sometimes the first thing that people notice and is key to our influence and communication.

Most people are unaware that with the right tools, they can speak with more variety of tone, dynamics and project their voice so that they sound more authoritative, and engaging to colleagues and clients.

Knowing how to warm up your voice quietly, is key when preparing to speak online in these times of remote culture.  There are plenty of vocal warm-up exercises for the voice, such as my own, but in this episode, I've focused on ones that you can do straight away and without anyone listening in.

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About This Episode:

In this episode, Jimmy Cannon shares tips on how to: warm up your voice quietly before speaking on Zoom to clients and colleagues, giving a presentation or recording a video.

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Practising voice projection exercises will help your voice cut through the crowd in meetings, and speak with more clarity and projection to a larger audience.

Most of us, including me before I became a professional singer, take a shallow breath into the top of our chest, so when we speak it can sound tight and thin.  Using correct diaphragmatic breathing, we can let a lot more air into the lungs and therefore use this air to create more resonance.  Exploring different areas of resonance will give you more projection and variety of tone in your voice, helping you communicate your message more confidently and with more authority.