Like fingerprints, each voice is unique. Your voice is who you are, what you do, how you communicate. From the sound and quality of your voice, listeners make quick judgments about your attitudes towards them, your background, and the ideas you are presenting.
Speaking effectively is both an art and a science requiring meticulous detail to the individual needs of each professional. Effortful speaking, laryngitis, throat, neck and shoulder aches, constantly clearing your throat, lack of control of your voice quality and respiratory issues are all red flags, signaling that more problems are imminent. If you are a professional voice user, these issues can be crippling.
Many voice concerns can be avoided by taking a proactive, preventive approach. Learning specific techniques enables you to use your voice effectively. By properly managing your vocal delivery, it is possible to achieve freedom from all issues that could affect your voice.
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