Craft Of Charisma

Guest Introduction: Dr. Carol Fleming is a speech and communications coach in private practice since 1980, and is the founder of The Sound of Your Voice, a San Francisco consultancy firm that specializes in vocal development and communication training. She is also the author of the audio series “The Sound of Your Voice” and “The Serious Business of Small Talk,” and the book “It’s the Way You Say It: Becoming Articulate, Well-Spoken, and Clear.” Interview Summary: In this interview, we start by asking Carol about the most common vocal problems she comes across in her practice. She discusses ways that people can improve the sound of their voice, including how to be less monotone and develop more musicality. She also talks about the mental aspect of letting go in order to develop more vocal variety. Next, we ask Carol to describe some common causes of poor vocal projection, and how people can project their voices better, especially in loud environments. She walks us through a few exercises for easing vocal t