The human voice is one of the most powerful sounds in the world. It can start wars, and it can say, “I love you.” Yet, many people do not feel as though others listen to them. In his TEDtalk (video below), sound expert, Julian Treasure, shares tips and useful vocal exercises to help you speak in ways that will cause people to want to listen to you.
He highlights 7 habits that should be avoided in the ways we speak and in the things we discuss (See image above or download full-sized version.).
Treasure shares 4 cornerstones on which to stand, to make your speech powerful and to promote change in the world. They are based on the acronym HAIL.
HAIL – to greet or acclaim enthusiastically
Honest – be clear and straight
Authenticity – be your self
Integrity – be your word
Love – wish them well
Treasure concludes by sharing tips on how to speak with empathy, and he offers his vision for a sonorous world of listening and understanding.