Voice Power: Using Your Voice to Capitvate, Persuade, and Command Attention

Voice Power: Using Your Voice to Capitvate, Persuade, and Command Attention"Ever wonder what makes us buy from a certain salesperson or prefer one TV news announcer over another? In each case, a human voice is subtly captivating our ear and commanding our attention. Now celebrity voice coach Renee Grant Williams reveals the trade secrets behind those persuasive voices and shows readers how to apply positive vocal techniques to business and personal situations. Much more than a guide to proper breathing or voice projection,

"Ever wonder what makes us buy from a certain salesperson or prefer one TV news announcer over another? In each case, a human voice is subtly captivating our ear and commanding our attention. Now celebrity voice coach Renee Grant-Williams reveals the trade secrets behind those persuasive voices and shows readers how to apply positive vocal techniques to business and personal situations. Much more than a guide to proper breathing or voice projection, this is a life-altering ""owner's manual"" to unleashing and directing the powers of communication within one's speaking voice. By exploring the rich connections between singing and speaking, Grant-Williams helps readers: * Evaluate their ""VoicePower"" quotients * Literally breathe new life into their voices * Tap the amazing power of consonants--and silence * Deliver sales pitches virtually guaranteed to sell * Turn a voice mail message (incoming or outgoing) into a personal calling card * Become more confident, persuasive presenters and public speakers."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Amacom
Published: 04/23/2002
ISBN: 9780814471050
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.02w x 0.63d

Review Citations: BookPage 03/01/2002 pg. 22
PW Notes and Reprints 03/04/2002 pg. 75
Publishers Weekly 03/04/2002