You've mastered frameworks, hooks, and sticky phrases. But even the best content can fall flat with monotone delivery.
Enter vocal variety - your secret weapon for bringing stories to life and keeping audiences glued to every word.
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Think of a captivating speaker you've heard. What made their voice memorable?
Vocal variety has three main tools: pitch (high vs low), pace (fast vs slow), and volume (loud vs soft). These work together like instruments in an orchestra.
Most people use only 20% of their vocal range. Expanding this range dramatically increases your speaking impact.
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Which of the three tools—pitch, pace, or volume—comes most naturally to you?
Here's the key: match your voice to your story's emotional beats. When tension builds, slow down and lower your pitch. When excitement peaks, speed up and raise your energy.
Think of your voice as a soundtrack for your message. Movie soundtracks don't stay constant - neither should your delivery.
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How does your voice change when you're excited versus concerned?
Use vocal shifts to signal key points. Drop your volume before important statements - audiences lean in. Pause after crucial information - silence emphasizes importance.
"The results were..." [pause] "...incredible." That pause makes "incredible" land with more force.
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Can you think of a moment when a well-timed pause would strengthen your message?
Let's apply this to your frameworks. In Why-What-How, start energetic for Why, slow down for What, then build excitement for How.
For PREP, be confident on your Point, explanatory for Reason, storytelling for Example, then emphatic for final Point.
Engagement Message
Which framework would benefit most from vocal variety?
