312. Quick Thinks: Speak with Confidence, Clarity, and Power
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312. Quick Thinks: Speak with Confidence, Clarity, and Power

August 6, 20269 min
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"You want to make sure you have the energy at the end of your communication as well as at the beginning." Why do some people command a room without raising their voice? Being heard isn't about speaking louder—it's about using your voice with intention. Breath, posture, and preparation all play a role in helping your message reach the people who need to hear it. In this Quick Thinks episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams shares practical techniques for projecting your voice with confidence, building vocal stamina, and using microphones effectively. From breathing with more control to...

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Matt Abrahams: Fundamental to effective communication is being heard. I'm Matt Abrahams, and I teach Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Welcome to this Quick Thinks episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, the podcast.

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I'm often asked, "How can I make sure my voice is heard?" People aren't wondering how do they insert it into a conversation. They literally want to understand, how can my volume go up? So today, I'd like to have a conversation about volume, and you

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can't have a conversation about volume without talking about breath. Then we'll talk about how to expand your volume, build vocal stamina, and finally, we'll conclude to talk about how microphones can help you communicate better.

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