Vocal & Facial Prep for Public Speaking

People have been making speeches in front of groups since humankind has been able to communicate. Public speaking refers to giving speeches with the intention of informing audiences about certain topics or persuading listeners to succumb to various opinions. From U.S. presidents to members of the local Junior League, speakers utilize public speaking skills when addressing crowds. Though public speaking styles have changed over centuries, the basic elements remain the same. In learning to speak in public, we obtain relevant skills that enrich our ability to communicate clearly.

In this free video series, communications expert Tracy Goodwin teaches you how to warm up your muscles, open your resonating chambers, and loosen your vocal chords before public speaking. Tracy gives you a handful of relaxation and stretching exercises to loosen and warm up the muscles of the face. She also teaches you drills for articulator muscles and enunciation drills for vowel sounds and rhyming words.