In a world where quick replies and astute bon mots are often hailed as a sign of intelligence and confidence, it's easy to underestimate the value of active listening. Many people strive to be quick-witted – in order to always have a clever response to every challenge. But what if I claim that [...]
In recent years, an exciting topic has come into focus: the constant change in the female voice. Some say it is a sign of the times, others see it as an adaptation to a male-dominated society. But what is really behind it? In this article, we dive into the world of vocal sounds together and explore why and [...]
The topic of "Power in Communication" is the focus of the in-depth conversation that was held a few days ago with the author, linguist, lecturer and speaker Dr. Silvia Löhken. In it, we dealt intensively with the question of how much power we allow ourselves in communication. I want to share the valuable findings with you today, especially with the [...]
What do you think are the 12 most frequently asked questions about the power of the voice? Over the many years of my work as a trainer and coach, I have listened carefully. And heard similar questions over and over again when I worked with my committed participants and coachees. How the book came about From the answers to these [...]
When it comes to social media, most people probably think of images and the written word. But what about the power of your voice? With the advent of social audio platforms like Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces, and most recently, LinkedIn Audio, now is the perfect time to use your voice to connect with others [...]
The dangers of monologuing in customer conversations We have probably all experienced this before. You talk to a potential customer and realize that they are interested in what you have to say. So you keep talking... and further... and on. Before you know it, 20 minutes have passed and your customer is nowhere to be found.
As a voice expert, I was invited a few days ago to speak as part of the groundbreaking "Reden. Present. Inspire." congress for the first time in 3D. Because this extraordinary online congress took place - for the first time in the German-speaking world - in the metaverse, this new technology that is currently almost shrouded in mystery. My experiences from the speaker's perspective I was particularly interested in which [...]
"How do you use your voice on the phone in a targeted way to close more sales?" the experienced sales trainer Alberto Nodale asked me during the recording of an episode of my "Voice works!" podcasts - and elicits a whole range of practical tips from me. We talk about the most common mistakes people make in sales calls, answering a whole range of [...]
Have you ever been in a meeting where someone is giving a presentation and you can't concentrate on what you're hearing because the voice is so boring? Or have you been in a conference call where you can't get any further because the person who is speaking sounds like he or she is [...]
One of the most common pieces of advice given to speakers is to lower your voice at the end of a sentence to emphasize it. But, as it turns out, that might not be the best advice after all. In practice, it has been shown that speakers who deliberately lower their voices at the end of sentences again and again are [...]
