Professional Speaker, Executive Speech Coach, Presentation Skills Expert, Personal Marketing Mentor, Bestselling Author, Radio Show Host, Media Relations Advisor
I was a shy introvert who learned how to speak in public. Have delivered over 1,000 professional presentations across North America, in Europe and Asia. Spoken before audiences from one to 1,500.
I have coached hundreds of executives, managers, professional and entrepreneurs to deliver their message and value more clearly and confidently through effective presentations.
My bestselling book, “Secrets of Power Marketing: Promote Brand You” was one of the first published (1999) on the topic of personal marketing and personal branding. It published in seven countries.
As creator and host of the weekly radio show, “Business In Motion”, I’ve interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs, corporate executives and business experts. I’ve often appeared in the media as an expert on marketing and presentations.
In addition to speaking to business and association audiences I have appeared as a guest lecturer at three major business schools.
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How to improve the quality of your voice?
Breathe slowly and deeply.
Correct breathing is one on the first fundamentals for singers, martial artists, and yoga students.
Speak slower.
Slowing your pace of speaking will deepen the tone of your voice and make it easier to listen to. Also your words will tend to be better enunciated.
Stand tall.
Correct posture weather sitting or standing allows you to breathe easier and project well.
Don’t strain your throat.
Be well rested. Avoid speaking at the time of day when you are low on energy. Don’t yell. Use a microphone when appropriate.
Avoid dairy products.
Before speaking don’t drink milk or eat cheese because that tends to create phlegm in your throat. The safest liquid to drink is lemon tea or room temperature water.
Yawn.
Immediately before speaking, yawn (discreetly). This relaxes your throat. Morgan Freeman confessed that he uses this technique regularly.
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George Torok
PS: I hosted a radio show for 19 years and have been coaching and training presenters for at least 19 years.