To master the art of personal magnetism
- Speak slowly. Visualize the slow, emphatic tone of a judge delivering a verdict.
- Pause. Those who show confidence often pause for a second or two between sentences.
- Drop intonation. Lowering the tone of your voice at the end of a sentence sounds confident. You can even lower your intonation midsentence.
- Check your breathing. Try not to breathe through your mouth as it can make you sound breathless and anxious. Instead, inhale and exhale through your nose.
- Smile. Smiling projects more warmth in your voice. It's even worth doing when on the phone.
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