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The Real King's Speech Techniques: The Power of Breath for Public Speaking
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About Breath, from the Real King’s Speech Techniques:
- Awareness: Breath = Voice, so make sure that you are aware of your breathing.
- Support: Breath is your key support for the voice.
- Warm up: Always warm up first and make sure you are breathing deeply to support the sound.
- Breathe correctly: Breathe properly and into the centre of your body, and not your chest.
- Take a moment: Take the time to relax the body, and to concentrate on breathing.
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Prince Albert's stammer
From boyhood, Prince Albert struggled with stammer. He struggled painfully in public, until his wife convinced him to seek the help of Lionel Logue, an Australian speech therapist.
...Tips learning to communicate better
- Later in the king's life, he had to overcome a lack of faith in himself. The secret for any novice presenter that struggle to get their words out is to persist.
- The king checked his ego; listened to his wife, Elizabeth; and put his trust in Logue. Find your own Lionel and Elizabeth.
- Put the hours in. Bertie progressed as a result of continued exercises. There’s no substitute for preparation.
- Leverage experience. Nothing improves public speaking like doing it, as King George VI found out.
Be a true version of yourself. Bertie's stammer humanized him and made him a hero.
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Lesson 1: Practice, practice, practice
Leading up to the big speech at the end of the film, King George and his coach rehearsed over and over again–out loud!
You have to practice out loud to get a feel for how the words wil...
Lesson 2: Beware of speaker envy
King George likely couldn’t help but feel he would never measure up to the likes of legendary orator Winston Churchill.
Have faith in your voice. The key is to develop one’s own style, also known as your “authentic voice.” That “authentic voice” will connect well with an audience.
Lesson 3: Determination conquers all
King George VI’s success was assured as soon as he made the decision to work hard to become a more effective speaker.
One of the most important keys to improving is simple determination. If you’re serious about improving, you must speak regularly – at least once a week.
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What makes Obama's speeches memorable
- Transcendence. By using concrete and tangible language, he can transport audiences to another place and actually paint a portrait that they can see in their minds’ eye.
- Repet...