The little book of speaking up

What is your voice saying about you ? Your unique voice-its volume, tone, and pitch-is the invisible key to a good first impression. But stress can cause your voice to falter-right when you need to speak up! Now, breath therapist and music teacher Jutta Ritschel offers 65 easy exercises to keep your voice always well-tuned-whether you're rehearsing a speech or performance, or simply seeking your most confident self. Stretch like a cat: Free tense muscles, widen your rib cage, and breathe deeply.Read aloud: Practice expressing emotion!Befriend your voice: Hear the difference between how you sound to yourself and to others. Most important of all, you'll learn to find comfort in silence-and hear your inner voice before you speak.