174 - Use Your Voice to Set the Tone with Joep Hegger (Part 2)

Before a workshop, training, or speech, which do you spend more time thinking about: what you will say or how you will say it?Joep Hegger would argue that your voice — your tonality and delivery — are just as critical to successful communication as the words you use. And he has plenty of research to back this up!In this episode, Joep and I explore the enormous power of vocal training and the impact an intentionally projected voice can have on outcomes. This feels like a topic we will hear much more about in the future — you can get ahead of the trend and add it to your repertoire with this episode!Find out about:How science explains why our voices make our first impressionsWhy mirroring isn’t exclusive to our body languageWhat happens when a facilitator speaks with openness, calmness, and confidenceWhat defines a trustworthy voiceThe relationship between physical tension and outward expressionHow you can change different vocal elements to communicate in different waysDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.LinksThe Vocal Coach websiteConnect to Joep:On LinkedInSupport the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.

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