Voice Coach Jessica Neighbor by Jessica Neighbor

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Can you speak emotionally?

Hi ,


If you want to feel more emotionally connected when you speak, I encourage you to recite poetry! 

 

Reciting poetry is a masterclass in expressing your voice through beautifully crafted prose.


You can choose any poem that resonates with you; the key is to read it aloud to unlock the full power of the words.

 

I LOVE Mary Oliver's poems about nature and Maya Angelou's works about, well, anything.

 

If you need some poetry suggestions, here's a free resource for you.

 

  1. Start by reading the poem aloud and pay attention to its rhythm.
  2. Notice which words and passages move you.
  3. Then, emphasize those words to experience them more deeply.

 

For inspiration, watch Maya Angelou recite her poem "Still I Rise," available HERE. She is AMAZING!


Do you have a favorite poem?


Please share it with me, I'd love to know!

 

Stay calm and speak on,

 

Jessica

 

I will be opening a limited number of private coaching spots this Spring. If you want my support around public speaking, reply here to find out more!

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