Vocal Branding: How Your Voice Shapes Your Communication Image | Wendy LeBorgne | TEDxUCincinnati

[@cephoras]

Since I became a voice-over artist, I've noticed that my personality has changed for the better and business associates take me more seriously. When you work with your voice it really does affect how people respond to you.

[@jordanaragon3732]

How do you work on your voice?

[@a_Joy_2_cre8]

@@anunstoppablelife How does a person go about finding a vocal coach?

[@kaligoodz3750]

how did you get into that job

[@katiearbuckle9017]

Oh weird I done Voice over as well in the past and I am now currently going to be doing Audiobooks. So I am going to be working on my voice some more. But at my current state I been told I have a very soothing, very common voice for my age group. At some point someone also said I sounded like a "Podcast"

[@azizjafari1930]

You use the app called voice recorder

[@Trapizzium]

Key Points: 1. Intensity - volume of voice - not too low, not too high 2.Inflection - wavyness of the voice - don't be monotone 3.Rate - Number of words per minute - between 168 to 200 WPM is best 4. Frequency - Pitch of voice - High pitch makes man timid 5.Quality - Clarity and pinch of magic to voice - what differentiates you from others

[@alterego157]

Appreciate it

[@joshuagoes]

Thank u

[@Donutforthewin]

Thanks

[@voiceaerobics]

LOVE this talk. As someone who works with many patients who have experienced changes in voice due to Parkinson's, vocal tremor, or medical conditions, the relationship between voice and how others see and hear us cannot be understated. Can't wait to share this TED talk with patients.

[@willowakiokami]

That's a wonderful idea! Thank you for your commitment to your patients.

[@TracieClaiborne]

This was one of the most flawlessly executed talks I've seen to date. People would be so much further ahead in life if they could master these skills. The up-talking is so pervasive in America!

[@murk959]

What do you mean by uptalking

[@TracieClaiborne]

@@murk959 when someone says the end of a sentence like a question when it’s not a question. Very common in young women.

[@Sunwu-h9m]

Truth, communication skills is #1 in becoming successful

[@lorikellett7089]

It’s so easy to judge when your not the person talking.! I enjoyed her speech and very interesting and enjoyable. !

[@Khushi_R9]

you're* I am sorry I just- I tried to ignore it T_T

[@Brinta3]

@@Khushi_R9 That clause in the last sentence is much worse though: “(I enjoyed her speech) and very interesting and enjoyable.” It’s missing at least two words.

[@pavla2055]

Very interesting . Confirms what I've known for years - my quiet weak voice allows people to assume they will either ignore me or walk all over me . Lots of anger from others when they find their assumption to be incorrect . I really find certain voices to be VERY appealing and am put off by others .

[@Annie261.]

Barbara Christie My voice has always seemed to make me invisible. Need to work on that.

[@BadgerBabyBoy]

I can't stand loud ppl who talk all the time Let their personality do the talking not the volume of their very annoying voice that won't shut up Empty vessels make the most sound

[@JulieFalen]

People have always commented on my voice being a "good" or "great" voice - and pleasant. Since I started a radio show it has gotten better and I am helped by your advice too!

[@velus1630]

I too really absorbed her explanation

[@DianeDiResta]

Very informative talk. As a executive speech communications coach I encourage my clients to eliminate uptalk. The voice is powerful. When I hear irritating voices on TV, I change the channel. It's actually draining to listen to someone who has too much nasality, speaks too fast, or uses a lot of uptalk. I especially counsel women leaders to speak with the voice of authority if they want to be taken seriously.

[@azppmd]

Preach!

[@anjilenagrace9868]

meanwhile, me; a very quiet, low intensity, occasionally shy speaker... listening to this video on 1.5x speed as she discusses rate 😂😭

[@anjilenagrace9868]

@@youness1987 💞

[@ShunXXX196]

In customer service, voice is the most important thing as well. Especially when customers decide whether or not they are going to yell at you. If you answer like your actually happy to talk to them and fix their issue, they won't feel like they aren't being heard

[@astridcastillo806]

I really loved the exhibition that she spoke about the voice, these elements are very important when we use our voice to obtain a good communication

[@pattyg5855]

Voice Brand= Intensity, Inflection, Rate, frequency and quality.

[@mikkey246]

Thanks!

[@rotatorsoftware]

As a non-English native speker, I can pretty much tell this lady speaks so clearly and so beautifully...

[@rblightchild]

I'm deaf but can carry on conversation with aids, it never ceases to amaze how important language and commo skills are and how many perceive my vocal communication and non verbal communication and the differences of my perception as well

[@joshuagoes]

🫵🤣🤣🤣

[@BillyGollnerMusic]

Dr. Wendy LeBorgne is so amazing. She is also co-author of an amazing book, The Vocal Athlete, which I cannot recommend enough!

[@jillcampbell8019]

Billy Gollner - thanks for the recommendation. 👍🏻

[@luvsaTKO]

Thanks I have to get this book. Does she express in the book how to adjust your voice at interviews?

[@markgates5268]

THANK YOU for this wonderful talk! I had actually just just watched another Ted Talk given by a man who was born with some noticable facial deformities. When he first hit the stage the only ones who may have been a little uncomfortable were out in the audience. Until he spoke. This man radiated self-confidence and he immediatly won us all over simply by using a great tonal sound and proper inflections combinded with a a natural deep rich voice that would have allowed me to listen to him go on for hours. It also seemed that he became even more confident and powerful as he went on which made him even more engaging and attractive!!!

[@nbccxzjjnx7869]

What's his name?

[@mirandacentofanti227]

Could you share his Ted talk link please? Sounds fascinating!

[@CutsterbutMature]

You're talking about Sam Berns right?

[@AuthenticAna]

For a number of people exploring d world of podcasts ... THIS is smething to take into account 🎙😊

[@Dishabhojwaniii]

the way she expressed her expression I love it, voice is very important in communication people may judge you with your voice don't worry about it

[@miskoala2344]

I went through so many videos of this type and so far this one makes the most sense 😊

[@AngelHackney]

Thank you I struggle with my tone and this gave a ton of insight on how to regulate it

[@reemj7315]

She’s wonderful I enjoyed every minute!💗

[@ennamorgan]

Soooo happy that someone is talking about that uptalking that drives me absolutely nucking futs! It sounds so sycophantic and...ugh! Thanks Dr LeBorgne for calling it out, now let's just hope folks will knock it off.

[@simaroyaich-kf2vu]

Definitely, our voice will decide what would be our intentions👍

[@ovaismalikvo]

As a voice actor, I found this extremely interesting!

[@markcollinsdesigns2122]

Great advice! Wendy encourages us all to be aware of ourselves and who we are; naturally. The five points formula is invaluable and works in many points in life. Think on that.

[@eliott6215]

Here I am thinking about my ‘customer’ voice I use to serve customers, my ‘friends’ voice, and all my other voices that I actively recognize as different and always suit the situation perfectly.

[@douggodfrey6521]

Loved your talk Doctor !

[@luvsaTKO]

Great talk. I found it so interesting..

[@RIMJANESSOHMALOOG]

Im going to work on my voice everyday!!

[@francesj.mceachin729]

I found this Ted Talk to be interesting, and her presentation of it is on point. She had a great intro, substance to her outline and she closed her talk by tying in her intro. It would be cool to meet her some day and speak in person about this. She might even have some pointers as to why I always get interrupted, it can’t just be because I’m soft spoken. Maybe there is a Ted talk on the psychological reasons people interrupt

[@madhavikawade8149]

Ya there is surely a lot more to it. Even Mj had a soft voice but uts regarded as one of the most angelic as well as poweful on stage singing voices

[@tessarae9127]

Perhaps body language plays a role too!

[@murk959]

How do you notice such things as thing it bavn to the intro,feginee outline,goodclosing statement ? I want to learn how to do this

[@lavieestbelle6068]

There is power in our voices. This was a excellent.

[@johnmcfadden9620]

It's sad, now that we have the somewhat anonymous internet everyone becomes a critic wants to tear down speakers. What happened to manners? Do you think you can do it any better? Try listening to see what you might learn. It you don't like it, quietly leave and keep your mouth shut.

[@ratatouisvuitton864]

Unfortunately, manners do not exist on the internet. People have the freedom to say whatever they want, whenever they want without thought. Anonymity permits them, in a way, to say things they'd never even think of saying to anyone in person, its an extremely detrimental realm of social interaction, what you're saying makes a lot of sense.

[@susanduczek4043]

I know - right?

[@dontsaymynameunlessyouknow8775]

I actually disagree with you and not even about the internet but real life People should be more and more Honest and have less filters When speaking

[@hopetrnr0]

@@dontsaymynameunlessyouknow8775 Think of how frequently you've uttered "honest" but hurtful or tacky comments to other people rl or online. Now, pile all those comments up. Next imagine someone saying all of those hurtful comments to you all throughout each day you live. Could you emotionally handle all of those comments being said to you on a constant basis? Really think about. Or is it likely that you could find a tactful way of being honest? Or, could you possibly just stf up if you are not capable of using your words to build others up instead of tearing them down? Could you imagine saying these comments to your mother? Or do you think you would hurt her? What if you looked in the mirror every day and spoke to yourself the way you speak to others? Would that make you feel good? Or would it start to make you feel not so good about yourself? I charge you to be a little more responsible with the way you speak and find a way to be tactfully honest to your fellow human beings who really are your sisters, brothers, and elders. One Love. True Love.

[@dontsaymynameunlessyouknow8775]

@@hopetrnr0 but why you assume "honest" is negative? Do you know how many people have positive thoughts and comments about others but never admit it? Think about that for a minute

[@philippinerev8995]

You have that beautiful way of talking thank you ms. Wendy

[@Ranjanwatson]

Thank you. Your talk about is loaded with value.

[@omarperez7797]

I like the video cause it is an interesting topic, and also cause there are so many people who really need this speech. I think, we have our own way to talk, but it's important to educate our voice for different situations in life. Not always is the same conversation, and the same people. Thanks to read my comment ;)

[@mahmoudgomaa2670]

I really appreciate your hard work for giving your knowledge to us in a simple way❤❤

[@UVAngel17]

my toddler over here getting frustrated over how many times she keeps saying "I need you to get this done today" lol she dislikes being told anything and is taking it personally. lol

[@aishas5071]

People have natural pitch of the voice and most (almost all) people don’t act or fake how they speak. I am who I am, no matter what.

[@JscottMays]

Your voice has been shaped by stress, childhood attention to requests, fear, etc. The "I" is malleable. It can also be ignored.

[@dancingdallas8365]

Understanding what I just learned is amazing in voice branding

[@denisesheehan9189]

Thank you! This may solve the decades old mystery of how Cantonese speakers like me will speak perfectly correct English grammatically can be perceived as 'rude/ condescending/demanding etc' by native English speakers because Cantonese tones are often flat without much infliction and are lower. There may be hope after all!

[@cherubwrld]

This was the most interesting Ted Talk I’ve come across. Thank you ☺️

[@austinekennyakunne8346]

To God be the glory............

[@kristinereese]

Go Wendy!!! The best!

[@alexiswatson-lowe9833]

I've been told that: 1. I speak too quietly 2. I decrescendo my speech (Up at the beginning of my sentences rather than the end) 3. I speak too fast 4. I have a high squirrel like voice Combined during group speech projects this leads to a perception that; I am uncertain of myself, but knowledgeable about whatever I am speaking on (regardless of whether I actually know anything about the topic), that I am nervous about presenting information, and that I may be upselling or exaggerating whatever base facts are from the topic assigned speech. This is from teachers of a variety of subjects; math, business, public speaking, English, science, etc. that have all stated similar phrases about my vocal brand. I am so happy to see a TedTalk about the topic that puts this in perspective, that all of these factors really matter. When I manage to speak a bit louder (in a typical indoor voice), when I add more inflection to my sentences/vary their inflections more, take a deep breath and speak slightly slower than normal, my higher voice can be ignored a bit easier and the focus can be more on the what and not the how. This is a super important topic, especially for autistic folk like myself. I wish this was taught to people from a much earlier age.

[@pavankumar-xs9su]

love this talk I was watching every day Ted talks it was very use full way of speaking level Impressed one day we will see me same stage.

[@mattmcrae]

She was brilliant!

[@ad03dh]

She did a good job with the examples

[@lennexofficial]

Speech increased to 26

[@malgretout563]

Interesting and massively beautiful talk. Thumbs up

[@auspak7685]

Another challenge with these kind of videos they tell you but don’t say how to improve it.

[@SoniaBataebo]

Very true ! I hate listening to my own voice on my KZbin Channel.Especially when I am editing my videos or someone is playing my video right infront of me.

[@samuelmarte5384]

Great vid.

[@ActMysterious]

We had to look at this for our English homework and i don’t understand anything...I need to ask people in my class for help

[@ianloveservice]

Where u from?

[@ryanjescobedo3913]

Wow, this was interesting. My voice frequency will be alined with the frequency of love. I think if you get your mind and heart in alignment first then your "voice brand", as Wendy named it, will come automatically. I have to work on this.

[@VanyaReads]

Will use this information to improve my voice skills. Specially for my channel.

[@evawu4591]

so grateful for this tedtalk!!

[@luthfieludino]

Inspring Talk👍

[@deedotmartins]

Wow that was super interesting. Definitely food for thought!

[@cleonemusician217]

Stunning presentation! Huge thanks.

[@austinekennyakunne8346]

I am so happy and grateful that now I am that's I am...............

[@doreendsouza8862]

Excellent video ..lots of information . Thank You..

[@yannahvale99]

This is so helpful. 👏🏻💛

[@kAcHaNcHiniFy90]

Wow, I learned a lot. Thank you very much.

[@katieirish5765]

I can NOT stand up-talk! It drives me nuts when people do this. And it's amazing how many people do this.

[@ChipEichelberger]

Kate, it is a learned skill not a gift. You can do it with practice and determination. If you tell yourself you "can NOT stand-up and talk - then you cannot. Let that go!!!! You may have had a bad experience once and have said that to yourself for 10 years. That happens all the time. Your past does not matter. I bet you have no problem telling your friends a funny story that happened to you. If you can tell it to a few you can tell it too many. Be kind to yourself. Use your phone to video tape yourself - listen to your voice, vocal variety, watch your facial expressions, how do you stand, move with a purpose. Review yourself often and you will get better and better. Get a mentor to help coach you. I believe a big part is getting your body ready before you speak....the way you breathe, stand, move is essential. Do 10 jumping jacks! Get you body into a state of certainty FIRST just like any performer or athlete.

[@cashopa]

@@ChipEichelberger Chip, she said she can't stand it as in can not tolerate the sound of it. But I agree. It is certainly not a gift.

[@ernaherlina8014]

@@ChipEichelberger wow long comment but you totally misunderstood what the OP said.

[@danieloliva5966]

Thanks for the great lesson Wendy. God bless you.

[@cciccone61]

Thank you!

[@austinekennyakunne8346]

IT'S done. Thanks ......

[@amogrows]

quite sure I'm going to get it done today

[@007Tenalirama]

Enjoyed the talk. Thank you Wendy

[@sukumarraju5662]

Avoid anger. Stop shouting at people. Engage in Emotional stability by using your voice to drive people for results

[@DOCTORQUITMAN]

VALENTINE "I NEED U TO GET THIS DONE TODAY" LMAO

[@BadgerBabyBoy]

How do I train my voice?

[@lizziekwow9321]

I actually love my voice jow

[@saikumar6216]

she is best, wow i learnt so much

[@mauve9266]

Who else was trying random voices during this

[@HappyFarmsLa]

very intresting! thank you!

[@PanicAttackRecovery]

Good information

[@curtpriestley2107]

Good lord. Much love interacting with women.... the way you talk to anyone is beyond complicated

[@rashisharma6439]

Illuminating..

[@nosyrosie3716]

⭐ Thank you, too. 👏👏👏👏 ☺

[@TrishBlackwell]

*_I Love this!_*

[@kazirahman7752]

wonderful and i love it.

[@positivelyserena]

Interesting talk. I do find that I tend to get better results when I speak to customer service Vs my colleague. I have a young and gentle voice, so I've been told, and a unique accent...

[@tiddlywinks456]

I do also but I smile a lot and give compliments and am interested in others, a smile even comes through on a phone call.

[@HB-xw6im]

Really like this topic and this was a great ted talk. I’m living abroad and where I am there no voice coaches. Can anyone share some of the online resources they used in order to find the “true voice”? Gonna research glottal voice now :)

[@SqueamishNerd]

The cultural aspect of intensity is very important. As a Swede I often find Americans sounding so arrogant, only because they speak so loud compared to Swedes.

[@Jess-jk5bl]

No matter how low i turned down my volume, her voice still hurt my ears. Ironic

[@HamzaHamza-sh6sw]

Intensity .. inflection .. rate (fast .. slow 162 .. 257 per minute ) .. frequency.. quality

[@ParitimeSchool]

Magnificent one...

[@TheSATURNGURU]

TRUE TO THE CORE

[@ahmetkaratas9817]

So helpfull, thanks😍

[@michaelc.1710]

The vocal fry thing is interesting because in Britain, that, albeit with a very different accent and make-up, is part the very very upper class accent. I’m thinking Blowers from TMS

[@austinekennyakunne8346]

It's done......,...,.

[@abrupt3872]

That was quite informative.

[@rigobertomendoza7153]

if we want to cause a great impact in our next presentation, we have to put in practice these five elements.

[@iqi616]

A good talk. Maggie Thatcher famously went to a voice coach. Seemed to work it's magic on Ronnie. Personally I was a fan of Gloria Hunniford with her Irish purr - she could make a McDonald's menu sound like Fifty Shades of Fries!

[@positivevibes5042]

Excellent

[@ila5958]

Luv it

[@JessicaGarcia-vu9xr]

Let's remember she's a "voice pathologist" not a "public speaker".

[@BetterMe981]

Jessica Garcia. The point is, she's completely contradicting the voice she pointed out as being one that makes a person un- hireable; that 'every line ends in a question up-talking' style of speaking. She actually is speaking like that and it's very irritating. It makes her sound unsure, just like she said. And she's too old to sound like that. But yes, she is a public speaker. Though, that has nothing to do with this.

[@annconroy9159]

@@BetterMe981 She also giggled quite a bit which I find annoying. Men don't do it.

[@BetterMe981]

@@annconroy9159 Exactly.

[@MariaM-ki9ei]

@@BetterMe981 maybe she was just nervous, that makes a person speak with a higher pitch

[@BetterMe981]

@@MariaM-ki9ei It isn't the higher-pitched that's the issue.

[@BarbraManaT]

"Hi, it is my pleasure to be here with you all today. In those 13 syllables..." Uhh, that's 14 syllables...

[@gunabhusal471]

Great 👏