<ol><li><b>Awareness:</b> Breath = Voice, so make sure that you are aware of your breathing.</li><li><b>Support:</b> Breath is your key support for the voice.</li><li><b>Warm up:</b> Always warm up first and make sure you are breathing deeply to support the sound.</li><li><b>Breathe correctly:</b> Breathe properly and into the centre of your body, and not your chest. </li><li><b>Take a moment:</b> Take the time to relax the body, and to concentrate on breathing.</li></ol>

About Breath, from the Real King’s Speech Techniques:

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<p>A few years back I watched a documentary, which looked at the true story behind one of my favourite movies,  <em>The King's Speech</em>.</p>
<p>Winner of a host of awards, the critically acclaimed  <em>The King's Speech</em> highlights the inspiring story of Prince Albert (later to become King George VI) struggle to overcome his crippling stammer.</p>
<p>Prince Albert suffered with a nervous stammer from childhood and prior to his succession to the throne, his wife Elizabeth, sought the help of Lionel Logue, an Australian Speech Therapist practicing in London.</p>
<p>Albert was at first rather reluctant, but he began seeing Logue and partaking in his then perceived, unorthodox training, and his speech, gradually, improved.</p>
<p>Logue and the Prince (and later King) maintained a strong bond and Logue was present in the room to provide support for the King's important wartime address to the British people in September 1939.</p>
<p>I remember that it stuck me at the time (and this was very evident from the documentary I watched) how vital was the importance of correct breathing in helping "Bertie" to overcome his stammer.</p>
<p>When he had control of his stammer he was described as having gravitas, with a slow paced, clear and articulate style.</p>
<p>As a voice coach, the importance of breathing is a constant focus of my training in helping to establish composure and confidence.</p>
<h2>Five Important Points About Breath from the Real King's Speech Techniques:</h2>
<p>1. <strong>Awareness:</strong> Breath = Voice, so make sure that you are aware of your breathing.</p>
<p>2. <strong>Support:</strong> Breath is your key support for the voice.</p>
<p>3. <strong>Warm up:</strong> Always warm up first and make sure you are breathing deeply to support the sound. (Read this article on <a href="https://www.confidentspeak.com/vocal-warm-up-why-you-should/">warming up your voice</a> for every talk, speech or presentation.)</p>
<p>4. <strong>Breathe correctly:</strong> Breathe properly and into the centre of your body, and not your chest. ( <a href="https://www.confidentspeak.com/public-speaking-posture-breathing-alexander-technique/">Read here for more on breathing properly</a>)</p>
<p>5. <strong>Take a moment:</strong> Take the time to relax the body, and to concentrate on breathing.</p>
<h2>Read More About the Importance of Breathing for Great Communications</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.confidentspeak.com/great-communication-breathing-correctly/">Read our in-depth blog on the importance of breathing correctly for great public speaking here</a>.</p>
<h2>About ConfidentSpeak</h2>
<p>ConfidentSpeak is a Voice and Communications consultancy based in Dublin, Ireland. </p>
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<h2>King George's speech from September 3rd 1939</h2>
<p>Why not take a moment to listen to Bertie himself in action.</p>
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The movie The King's Speech won so many awards and so many admirers when it arrived in cinemas. But what can you learn about speaking from the real King's Speech techniques? Read on for more. By Olivia MacDonnell, ConfidentSpeak A few years back I watched a documentary, which looked at the true story behind one of my favourite movies, The King's Speech.

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