{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Love Your Voice with Kelly Burge EP: 57","description":"If you have ever felt nervous about speaking online, on a podcast, or in person, or if you\u2019ve ever said, \u201cI hate my voice,\u201d then today\u2019s special guest is for you. I\u2019m talking to Kelly Burge, vocal scientist and coach known as \u201cTHE Professor Kelly.\u201d As one of only eleven Estill Mentor and Course Instructors in the entire U.S., Kelly Burge works with students of American Idol, The Voice, YouTube, Disney and anyone who wants to improve the way they speak. She helps you by using science to propel your voice--and artistry\u2014to an elite level. And a key part of her philosophy that I love is about bringing \u201cyou\u201d to the fore. In today\u2019s episode, we cover: The reason most people don\u2019t like the sound of their voice when they first hear it recorded (and what you can do to make that a more pleasant experience). Principles of acoustics and science that we need to know to increase our effectiveness when speaking. Using our knowledge of how the brain works to improve speech. The Mehrabian principle and how it affects the way you communicate with your voice. The most important factor when you speak. How sound is connected to our autonomic nervous system. The one frequency of speech that can create agitation in the speaker. I asked about how you can make your voice more appealing to an audience. Kelly discussed: How to use the more than 200 moving parts in our vocal tract (from the larynx up to the end of your nose) for different effects How to use the need for variety and clarity and use your authentic voice\u2014learning to work with what you have and who you are. What you can do to adjust the tone of voice to make it more appealing. Why you need to think of speech as a written text with headlines, and how to make use of that concept. Why you shouldn\u2019t worry too much about saying \u201cum\u201d or pausing while talking. The importance of staying out of \u201cthe fear zone.\u201d We also talk about how to keep your topic on track and why it\u2019s okay to get the information across according to who you really are and keep it authentic. You can also allow your natural energy to come through so listeners will respond, even if you\u2019re recording alone in a studio. Kelly also talks about: How to get over that critical voice in your head when you hear your own voice. Things you can do before you start to get into the right energy and emotion in order to connect with your audience. How to get your energy up so that will come across in the recording. The differences between using your voice for recordings or for speaking live on stage, and how to prepare yourself for a live presentation. Remember, if all the audience wanted was content, they\u2019d read a book or magazine. Remember that your voice brings the human connection to the content. Finally, we wrapped up the conversation with these ideas: How speaking is like preparing for the Olympics. What you can do to calm the nervous system and get a sense of focus. How to make your speaking environment feel familiar and safe\u2014even when it\u2019s brand new for you. Kelly\u2019s TED talk and the kind of preparation that went into it. How to get out of your own head and recognize a motivation that focuses on the audience instead. The typical obstacles that can stand in your way (think: perfectionism) Ultimately, you voice can become a tool you use and that can benefit you, just as we learn to use technology over time for our own benefit. Remember, your voice deserves to be heard. And the process can be fun.  Connect with me on social media: Website: https:\/\/sandrasky.com\/podcast\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sandrascai\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sandrascai\/ Connect with Professor Kelly   ","author_name":"The Long Game Podcast with Sandra Scaiano","author_url":"http:\/\/thelonggamepodcast.net","html":"