Ask Yourself – Jennifer Waldron, PhD

If you are wondering whether or not speech coaching is right for you, here are a few questions to consider.

Are you a successful communicator on the job? With your friends and loved ones?
Do you love your voice?
Has your boss said “Your voice needs work” but you don’t hear it?
When you’re on the phone, do people mistake you for a child?
Do people misinterpret you because your tone does not communicate your meaning?
Is your voice your paycheck?
Do you wish people would take you more seriously (or not)?
When you talk do people ask you to speak up or do they frequently say “what”?
Do you hold back from opportunities to speak up?
Are you a good storyteller?
Do you often find out after explaining something that people haven’t paid attention?
Do people ask you to slow down when you speak?
Does your voice seem weak or sound thin?
Do you engage your body too when you speak?
Are there times when you begin to speak and nothing comes out?
Does your voice and speaking presence communicate your confidence and authority?