It can be very awkward when somebody corrects your language in public. We have been conditioned early in our lives to respond to such public show of concerns and corrections. Do you want to be corrected and lose face, or save face and continue to commit mistakes unconsciously?
In the Academy-Award winning film, The King’s Speech the heir-apparent to the throne seeks the expertise of a speech therapist. Beneath most speech defects are hidden fears, anxieties and past traumas. The King’s brother works very hard to overcome his personal demons, and succeeds on many levels. The autistic finalist in the latest season of American Idol can really sing well. He reduces his tics (facial mannerisms), with his stage antics and passion for singing. Singing is the melodic equivalent of speaking aloud through lyrics. In singing, we still need to enunciate the words and convey our emotions. The best speeches need a voice to be heard.
When we speak well, we sound more confident and professional. Speaking well is about commitment to communicating clearly, and creating the influence you want. Speak well to express and impress.
Search YouTube for graduation speeches by celebrities, as well as on TED for short presentations that bring the message home.
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