Emphasis

Mylena Vocal Coach has been saying it for over 30 years: it’s not what you say that matters, but how you say it. Emphasis is one of the possible interpretations of this “how”; it is a sort of invisible net capable of capturing the attention of your listeners, something capable of focusing on the exact message you want to convey to others. Simply put, emphasis can transform a simple speech into a guide that everyone will want to follow. If we limit ourselves to the strict meaning found in dictionaries, emphasis means nothing more than giving prominence, intensity, and prominence to words to underline their importance and meaning. These are not tricks of the trade, but rather a way of giving clarity, direction, and credibility to a concept (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emphasis).

There is something both mysterious and powerful about words. Every sound we utter, every breath that beats out a sentence, can be compared to an enchantment. It cannot be a coincidence that in many cultures people believe that words can summon hidden forces, awaken sleeping energies or even change the flow of reality. It is indeed a truth that, while it may seem distant, almost mystical, it becomes quite concrete when you start training with your Inborn Voice, as Mylena Vocal Coach teaches.

I remember a particularly significant episode during one of Mylena’s workshops. One of the participants, a shy and insecure young woman, was going through one of the most intense moments, in which she was trying to free her voice from all the emotional shackles that prevented her from fully expressing herself. During the workshop, Mylena asked her to say a simple word as a “mantra”. But it was not merely to be intended as a word, as Mylena explained to everyone. A Mantra is a formula, a personal spell. It is no different from a what people call an incantation. When we spell it with intention, we make it an evocation of who we really are, of our Inborn Voice, in this world. It’s an invocation of that hidden power!

Emphasis is a fundamental part of our daily way of speaking and expressing ourselves even though very often we are not aware of it. Those who know how to make good use of it can turn words into powerful tools of expression capable of convey emotions. This ability to vocally emphasize a word to highlight specific ideas adds a level of special intensity and great resonance to verbal communication. Don’t be fooled into thinking that paraverbal communication and body language are more effective! During any conversation, even the simplest, placing emphasis correctly not only captures the listener’s attention, but conveys deeper emotions and meanings than is possible in other modes.