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One Habit At A Time: Part 2

5 Things to Remember for a Voice That Holds the Room.

The same sentence, said two different ways, can land as forgettable or unforgettable. Most of us think about what we're saying far more than how it sounds, yet tone is often what people remember longest after the words are gone.

1. Keep it crisp

Say what you mean without folding it into a mumble.

2. Keep it clear

Let every word land on its own, rather than blurring into the next.

3. Stay controlled

Nerves speed people up. Slow down on purpose.

4. Stay civil

Even when you feel strongly, let your tone stay respectful.

5. Bring some charge

Energy is what separates a message people remember from one they forget by lunch.

Your voice isn't just a delivery system, it's part of the message. Say the same thing in a flat tone and a charged one, and you've said two different things.

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Kamakshi Sikha

ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), executive leadership coach, and corporate trainer with 20+ years of experience helping leaders unlock their potential.

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