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When dealing with problems, very often people tend to use what is called “convergent thinking.” You may have always received the same advice from many different people, yet somehow you have found that it is not good advice. In fact, when you think with other people’s heads, you often find yourself on paths that lead to places you did not want to go. Let’s see how our Inborn Voice can help us in all these cases.

Diaphragmatic breathing, sometimes also referred to as belly breathing or deep breathing, is the natural way in which all human beings begin breathing. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a technique that you can learn; in fact, the opposite is true. As we grow up sometimes, because of posture-related problems, we stop breathing deeply through the movement of the diaphragm and begin to develop a more shallow type of breathing, in the upper part of the chest.

Is it possible to control breathing in moments of stress and anxiety?

Very often people do not understand the importance of a Voice Coach’s work or a public speaking course. This is probably because not all professionals are serious and, above all, competent. Much of the offering of public speaking courses leaves the perception that the results are almost works of magic, achievable by anyone in a few days. They use slogans such as “learn how to charm an audience,” “how to get applause all the time,” or they rely on recorded video tutorials to do their science.

Clearly, not all trainers would offer quick or simplistic solutions to prepare for the heart of the problem of those who want to take this kind of course: overcoming negative emotions and fear of speaking in front of others. But it is one thing to speak in front of an audience of strangers and to have to talk about a topic to which your professional future is linked; it is quite another to speak in front of a small group of people who became instant “friends” on topics about which you care nothing.

In addition, some trainers may overemphasize the importance of “charisma” and “performance” in the presentation at the expense of the substance of the speech. This can lead to making a presentation devoid of content, which on the practical side becomes more of a show than a demonstration of the result of one’s value and commitment.

A speed date is a social event where several people go on a series of short, timed conversations with potential romantic partners. Participants usually sit across from each other in a specially designated room and have a few minutes to introduce themselves, ask questions, get to know each other, and possibly like each other. When the allotted time runs out, people switch tables and everything starts over with another person, continuing in this way until everyone else has met.

At the end of the event, participants will somehow name the people they would like to see again to the organizers and, if there is mutual interest, contact information are exchanged. Speed dating is a more efficient and structured way than “casual” or “social media” dating, but it has characteristics and difficulties that should not be left to chance.

What are the factors that can determine success in speed dating?

It is not easy to deal with criticism or negative comments about your voice, especially when it concerns your gender identity. Often this happens at a young age, and as people grow older they think their voice can no longer possibly change. It is always important to remember that your voice is a deeply personal aspect of your identity. We all have the right to express ourselves in a way that is authentic and true to how we feel deep inside, even without having to undergo surgery or hormonal interventions.

Exercises and tips to make your voice more feminine or masculine