BORING, BORING VOICE

The syndrome ‘boring voice’, associated with monotone expression, is a habit into which it can be easy to lapse. Keeping one’s voice interesting, vibrant and in resonance territory is essential. This is especially the case when topics are seriously challenging. A monotonic voice is a surefire shut-off, negatively impacting listeners’ comprehension.

Nasalisation, speaking through one’s nose, can be equally off-putting to listeners. At the same time, cultural and dialectic differences impact nasal speech, so aiming for pronunciation to be as clear as possible is essential.

Facing the audience can be easily overlooked. When speakers move, speaking side on or even back on to the audience can happen. This is a presentation characteristic that must be avoided.

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