You can have great ideas, but if your voice is shaky, rushed, or full of filler words, people won’t take you seriously. Confidence isn’t just what you say, it’s how you say it.
👉 Action for Today (Step-by-Step)
Practice this drill 5 times today (use a mirror or record yourself):
- Slow Down - Most people talk too fast when nervous. Cut your speed in half. Imagine you’re explaining to someone who doesn’t speak your language.
- Project Outward - Don’t let your voice collapse into your chest. Aim it forward, like you’re speaking to the back of the room.
- Drop the Ending - Finish sentences with a downward tone, not upward like a question. “I think this is important.” (⬇ confident) vs. “I think this is important?” (⬆ unsure).
- Pause Instead of Fillers - Every “um” or “like” weakens your presence. Replace fillers with silence. Pauses make you sound controlled.
- Read & Repeat – Pick a short paragraph (a post, a quote, even this text). Record yourself reading it slowly, clearly, with downward endings. Play it back and notice the difference.
⚡ Why this works:
- A slow, steady voice signals authority.
- Projecting outward forces better breathing and posture.
- Dropping your tone at the end of sentences shows certainty.
💬 Drop in the comments: What’s one situation today where you’ll practice speaking slower and louder?