07 Mar 🗣️I Can’t Stand the Sound of My Voice!
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🗣️I Can’t Stand the Sound of My Voice!
Do you cringe at the sound of your voice on recordings? You’re not alone! It’s a widespread feeling, and there’s a fascinating scientific reason behind it (which I’ll dive into). But what if I told you that embracing your voice and critically listening to it could revolutionize your communication skills and elevate the quality of your content?
Why Does Your Voice Sound Different on Recordings?
Ever wondered why your recorded voice doesn’t match up with the one you hear in your head? Let’s dive into the science behind it:
- Air Conduction: Typically, the air carries sound to our ears, vibrates the eardrum, and then transmits it to our inner ear. In recordings, we hear our voice almost exclusively this way, which mainly showcases the sound that others hear.
- Bone Conduction: Surprisingly, when we speak, we also hear ourselves through vibrations in our skull and jaw. This method bypasses our outer ear and emphasizes lower frequencies, making our voice sound fuller to ourselves.
- The Combined Effect: The voice we’re accustomed to is a mix of both air-conducted and bone-conducted sound. However, recordings capture only the air-conducted sound, often making our voice sound higher-pitched or different from what we expect because it lacks the bone-conducted, lower-frequency sounds.
During our Tuesday discussion this week on the Podcasting Morning Chat, we unearthed some game-changing insights about the magic of self-review. A big shout out to John J. Wiley for his valuable contributions! Here’s a snapshot of the empowering tips and insights shared:
Key Insights & Practical Tips:
- 🎤Embrace Your Unique Voice: Recognize the power of your individuality. Your voice is your signature—distinct and authentic. Forget chasing the elusive ‘radio voice’; it’s about mastering your unique sound to connect deeply with your audience.
- 😊Smile When You Speak: Sounds simple, right? Yet, this small act transforms your tone, infusing warmth and friendliness into your message. Believe it or not, listeners can actually hear your smile!
- 📈Chin Up… Literally: Adjust your mic to encourage a lifted chin posture. This minor adjustment can profoundly impact your vocal clarity, giving your voice a resonant, confident quality.
- 🌟Animate Your Voice: Embrace expressiveness! Amping up your vocal energy can feel over the top, but trust me, it works wonders in keeping your listeners hooked and conveying your message effectively.
- 🚫Practice Listening Objectively: Revisiting your recordings is a powerful tool, not a form of self-torture. Use it to fine-tune your articulation, pace, and to kick those pesky filler words to the curb.
Leveraging these strategies, whether you’re podcasting, presenting, or public speaking, can significantly transform your vocal delivery. The result? Content that resonates, engages, and impacts your audience like never before. 🚀
Now, over to you! Have you tried any of these techniques to enhance your voice? Share your journey, results, or additional tips in the comments on LinkedIn here!
I love hearing from you and celebrating our collective growth. 💬✨
🪝Hooking New Listeners with Facebook and Instagram Ads
Facebook and Instagram ads could be the secret sauce to grow your show. Here are 3 tips from social media expert Megan Shields for leveraging ads to hook new listeners:
- Build an email list. Megan says this is hugely important yet overlooked by many podcasters. Run a lead magnet to help grow your list 24/7. Now you have a captive audience to nurture and upsell.
- Strategically promote your best social content. Megan suggests running 6 nurturing ad variations to build familiarity and stay top-of-mind. This helps you stay visible despite poor organic reach.
- Target podcast episodes, not just your show. Point specific, relevant ads toward binge-worthy episodes vs generic show promotion. Megan has used this tactic to score 100% download increases for clients.
🎧Listen to Megan Shield’s talk on The Podcasting Morning Chat here: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/boost-your-podcast-growth-using-facebook-ads-with-megan-shields/
♀️Women’s History Month Highlight: The B* Word
This Women’s History Month, we’re shining a light on “The B* Word” by Kenda Lawson. She’s not just the talented wife of the “Podcasting Morning Chat” co-host, and 22x podcast award winner Dominic Lawson; she’s a true storyteller with a mission. Her podcast is all about flipping the script on the meaning of the ‘B*’ word, turning it into a badge of honor for women everywhere.
I listened to the trailer, and wow, it’s powerful! The storytelling, Kenda’s hosting, the sound design – it’s all top-notch. And with the first episode dropping on International Women’s Day, March 8, it’s perfectly timed to inspire. So, let’s rally behind Kenda and her powerful new podcast this month. It’s more than a listen; it’s a movement!
I’m so grateful to be connected with you and a part of your podcast journey.
All My Best,
👋Marc Ronick
This content was composed with assistance from OpenAI