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You're facing a crucial client pitch. How can you master vocal techniques to captivate their attention?

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When you're about to face a crucial client pitch, the pressure can be immense. But remember, it's not just what you say; it's how you say it that can make a difference. Mastering vocal techniques is essential to captivate your client's attention and convey your message with confidence. Your voice can be a powerful tool, and with the right approach, you can ensure that your pitch is not only heard but also resonates with your audience. In this article, you'll learn how to harness the power of your voice to make a lasting impression during your client pitch.

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Rachel Pietsch

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Nathalie Ais

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1 Vocal Warm-Up

Before any important pitch, warming up your voice is as crucial as rehearsing the content of your presentation. Just like an athlete stretches before a race, you need to prepare your vocal cords to ensure clarity and avoid strain. Begin with simple breathing exercises to support your tone, followed by humming to gently activate the vocal muscles. Practicing tongue twisters can sharpen your articulation, allowing for each word to be heard distinctly. A warm voice exudes confidence and keeps your audience engaged from start to finish.

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Abhay Dixit

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Just like stretching before a workout, vocal warm-ups prepare your voice. They help you speak clearly and confidently, ensuring your words flow smoothly and are easy to understand.

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EdnaLyn Harding

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Start with rhythmic breathing: inhale to a count of four, hold for seven, and exhale for eight. This not only steadies your nerves but syncs your mind and body. As you prepare, aim to sound authentic, as if you’re sharing insights with a close friend. This mindset will help maintain a natural, engaging tone, ensuring your voice conveys not just information but also genuine connection.

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2 Pace Control

Controlling the pace of your speech is vital in maintaining your client's attention. Speaking too fast can overwhelm them, while too slow can bore them. Aim for a conversational pace, allowing your words to land with impact. Use pauses strategically to emphasize key points and to give your audience time to digest the information. Varying your speed can also highlight important details, creating a dynamic and engaging delivery that keeps your listeners on their toes.

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Nathalie Ais

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One of my go-to strategies to improve pace + vocal dynamics [next section] is HIGH LOW FAST SLOW. Take a sentence like “we have an important matter to discuss.” Say it high, low, fast, slow. How do the different variations impact the tone of the message? Try HIGH LOW FAST SLOW on an crucial section of your pitch. Which variation or combination of variations is most effective? How come? Then repeat and rehearse so it feels natural. HIGH LOW FAST SLOW helps you build vocal variety, which helps you have dynamic pace control. It’s your antidote to a monotonous voice.

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3 Volume Dynamics

Volume is a dynamic tool that can emphasize important points and demonstrate enthusiasm. However, it's important to use it judiciously. Start by speaking at a comfortable level for your audience to hear without straining their ears. Then, adjust your volume to underscore critical ideas or to show passion about the subject matter. Remember, a sudden drop in volume can be just as effective as a spike in grabbing attention, so use these changes to punctuate your pitch effectively.

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4 Tone Variation

The tone of your voice conveys emotion and helps build a connection with your client. A monotone delivery can make even the most exciting proposal sound dull. To avoid this, inject variations in tone to reflect the significance of what you're communicating. A rise in tone can indicate enthusiasm or an important point, whereas a lower tone might convey seriousness or authority. By matching your tone to your message, you create an emotional resonance that keeps your audience invested.

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5 Clear Pronunciation

Clarity in pronunciation ensures that every word of your pitch is understood. Mumbling or slurring can lead to misunderstandings and diminish your credibility. Practice enunciating each word clearly, especially technical terms or industry-specific language that may be unfamiliar to your client. This clarity not only aids comprehension but also demonstrates professionalism and attention to detail, reinforcing the strength of your pitch.

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Rachel Pietsch

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Clear pronunciation is achieved by ensuring you're articulating every consonant, and with a rounded vowel. But it can be tricky to achieve and most people overdo it... Aim to ensure each consonant is present (which will help you to speak slower) and avoid trying to make your consonants louder as this can easily create constriction and jam up your voice from the extra effort. People will still actually hear you better. Vowels need free space in your mouth and throat (vocal tract) in order to create ease and presence. Try to speak with a slackness at the back of your jaw to avoid shutting down your tract. All of this helps you to be heard more clearly because this way allows for free movement in your voice box, and space in your vocal tract.

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6 Engaging Modulation

Modulation refers to the variation in pitch, tone, and volume throughout your speech. It's the difference between a flat, uninteresting presentation and one that captures and holds attention. To modulate effectively, imagine telling a story with highs and lows that keep the listener intrigued. Use modulation to bring out the emotional undercurrents of your pitch, ensuring that your message isn't just heard—it's felt. This engagement is key to leaving a memorable impression on your clients.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Rachel Pietsch

Multi Award Winning Vocal Coach | Voice Function Specialist | Your Personal Sound Engineer | Certified Voice Teacher | Singer Pianist
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If you do a lot of speaking most days, consider yourself a 'vocal athlete'. Your voice is made up of muscles and ligaments that need to be conditioned and strengthened, just like an athlete. You may find walking easy, but running is another matter entirely ... Consider getting voice training to build your voice into something that functions more easily, can project power and presence, and can last the distance.

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Anouska Taylor

Helping soul-led professionals speak with confidence, gravitas and impact on bigger stages by transforming their voice from the inside out | Speaker Coach | Jungian Life Coach | Singer-Songwriter
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It's not something you really want to leave until the last moment. Like training your body in the gym, training your voice (so it's embodied and natural), does take some time and practice. My advice is start developing your voice before you really need it, where the stakes are higher. Give yourself time to embed new habits that support your ability to powerfully communicate. It's totally possible to create lasting change with your voice.

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1 Vocal Warm-Up

2 Pace Control

3 Volume Dynamics

4 Tone Variation

5 Clear Pronunciation

6 Engaging Modulation

7 Here’s what else to consider

Public Speaking

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3 Volume Dynamics

4 Tone Variation

5 Clear Pronunciation

6 Engaging Modulation

7 Here’s what else to consider

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