Communicating on Video: Project #3: When You’re the Host

Tips for Improvement:

- Watch THE VOICE[tm][*]
- Pay attention to exaggerated or overly enthusiastic vocal expression
- Work on more of a serious and professional demeanor
- Use simple words rather than attempting to be “wordy” (doesn’t fit in)
- Less rambling; stick with the facts
- Wear more makeup

[*] – Having started vocal lessons, it is apparent to me that the lower tones are more challenging for me to hit and maintain while keeping a “full-bodied” sound. My inability to sustain a presentation without switching into a higher and rather irritating voice has been observed a number of times and my goal is to have my next evaluation focus on something else! I don’t want to hear anything about THE VOICE[tm].

Communicating on Video: Project #2: The Interview

Tips for Improvement:

- Be mindful of time
- Do not cross legs
- Keep tone of voice conversational instead of “speech style”
- Use a consistent persona – switching between genuine self and “speech” persona
- More vocal variety when pertinent to conversational style
- Avoid leading into answers with “well…”
- Do not fit in the word of the day if it detracts from the presentation

WWIILLSSOONN!!!!

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I took the advice of my fellow Toastmasters and injected an orange