Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right | Laura Sicola | TEDxPenn

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How do we sound credible? Dr. Sicola (vocalimpactproductions.com/about/) shows how your vocal delivery influences how your message is received, and how to use it to your advantage.
Watch Laura Sicola's talk to learn how to hone your "vocal executive presence" and make your desired vocal impact!
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( / laurasicola ) channel*.
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[@troycapers44]

Key Points: 1. Balance content and delivery. 2. Train aspects of your voice that relate best to chosen audience. 3. Up-speak undermines authority. 4. Weave inflection around key points. 5. Change your inflection pattern to fit into context (this is strategic, not inauthentic). 6. Dark Side of the Moon. 7. Lozanges

[@roleye]

Thx

[@jacobclark7555]

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[@stephaniefritz4319]

I read this comment, watched the video and then laughed out loud when I got to the ending with the prism slide 🤣

[@robertalexander3959]

Dark side of the moon? Lozanges? Maybe lozenges; maybe Loz Angeles. I saw/heard neither.

[@andymemphis2327]

instaBlaster.

[@oseburuwachukwuabumchukwue6661]

My name is hard to say like that.

[@cookiebot7539]

Oseburuwachukwu Abumchukwu Ezekwesili tough luck XD

[@datgurlky1]

not really.

[@abdelhakimmasbahi1449]

yes i see

[@bigol9223]

*AYOOO...HOL UP*

[@thecatlord3076]

Oseburuwachukwu Abumchukwu Ezekwesili Hahahahaha bruh

[@possrock]

Long story short: min 8:20 to 8:43. Welcome.

[@shadowhatesyou]

thanks

[@ursula5842]

Thx

[@jolp9799]

bless you

[@adityakothari7466]

You will have a place in heaven...

[@Yadeehoo]

Thx a bunch

[@josephpullium5026]

How do you speak in front of the audience without stuttering and deliver your message so clearly? I feel like that's such an underrated talent

[@jimarigmailcom]

Toastmasters did wonders for my public speaking. Highly recommend it.

[@josephpullium5026]

@@jimarigmailcom thanks!

[@juliahsilva1645]

With practice with an audience. I have access to a place with a business support audience for you if you are interested.

[@DrRussell]

Do you have a feedback loop to optimise your delivery?

[@podunkcitizen2562]

Check out speeches by Frank Abagnale, on whom Catch Me if You Can is based. He gives speeches on his life story, some an hour long with no, stutter, stammers, uhs, or errs. He must have practiced enough it is word for word memorized.

[@Hollandvancewright]

I can't stop watching these ted talks. I click one, and there's 5+ more in the suggestions that look interesting

[@JatinderSingh-wt2ce]

@AZIA SEITCHER-HAMEL 3 months later am same

[@user-ur6of5xn8q]

true

[@jackal59]

She sounds like the kind of seagull manager* who made me involuntarily clench up and go hide in my cube whenever she was on-site. * Seagull manager: flies in, squawks noisily, shits all over everything, flies out.

[@kikoredog]

+jackal59 LOL

[@purplewolf8211]

+jackal59 So agree. She grates on me, big time.

[@JayEm74]

+jackal59 exactly. I instantly tell these folks where they can go. Yes, I stay employed. As she would say...It's all about the delivery

[@zkelley98323256]

+jackal59 She has that "Can I speak to your Manager?" type of face and voice tone. Source: I'm a Manager for a Verizon store.

[@AJsVIEW]

+jackal59 I's be arrested for battery and assault if this bitch was my manager...

[@jamiecheng6932]

give her a round of applause. and that person in the audience a cough drop, please.

[@rubinaguleria1]

YESSSSS

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

Hello

[@SassieR04]

Why did you just tickle me like that

[@elisaholguin6004]

Love her comments on uptalk. I've met so many professionals that sabotage their message by delivering their presentation by sounding doubtful of themselves and almost needing approval or agreement from the audience. Great piece. Thank you.

[@darlajones1326]

I agree. They'll have all these disclaimers like what they're trying to do or not trying to do. Some spend a good 10 minutes explaining how "I don't mean to do this" or that. I say, just get on with it!

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@thewhatorwhy]

I've thumbed this up just because she spoke out properly against the question intonation/up-speak rubbish.

[@thewhatorwhy]

StartabandRoxy I wish she or someone would also speak against this irritating tendency to act like you are a stand-up comic. Public speakers are rarely, very rarely funny and even most stand-up's are annoying than funny. It should be left to the best comedians.

[@Zayashuku]

Content starts at 8:08 I wish she had gone on more about sentence tonality and more examples versus the negative things we do in sentence building......

[@Zayashuku]

I wish I was. I just want to get better at sounding like I'm in control. I never yell at people but I would like to have a tone that would get me to stop repeating myself. That, or I actually do have a strong tone and I'm over-looking how stupid people can be and just defy me anyways. This helped a little, I wish it had helped more is all. She was a good teacher but she did mention she teaches powerful people. So of course she doesn't want to give away the secret for free :p

[@lifeisgood070]

Zayashuku Balance being/saying positive or a positive tone - like the book "how to win friends and influence people" with breaking report (pronounced rap-or) Which basically means at the end of the sentence/statement your voice goes down. If it goes up - it is unconfident or a suggestion or a question. Try saying, "sit down" with your pitch going down and then do it with your pitch going up. You do not need to yell. If you break report hard people will listen to you. Must stand confidently and be grounded too. Elliot hulse is an excellent example. Tyler from RSD is also good.

[@chuck5761]

lifeisgood070 I think the word you're looking for is rapport, not report.

[@lifeisgood070]

Chuck Wagner Yes it is. Thank you. :)

[@TheWorldTeacher]

Mrs. Sicola doesn't sound like a leader, just a typical bossy transvestite.

[@kellynoel77]

I’m so impressed by the way Laura Sicola weaves through the various tonal and rhythmic distinctions she’s discussing, providing examples as she defines them. This is a very polished and effective presentation. I also learned that the last “note” of my last name has not been the best, and I will change my pronunciation moving forward. Thank you!

[@sealcycle2020]

say her name . . . SAY HER NAME!!!!!!!! . . . . . kidding

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@jenp.4592]

This held my attention, I understood everything she was explaining, and her speech patterns and choice of words, as well as her demeanor, reinforced what she was teaching. As someone who introduces herself often at work, I will try this out.

[@alexandernarine6461]

She is an excellent speaker and gives a perfect example of her tonality by elucidating what "up speak" is.

[@WalterLiddy]

You know what people really need a lesson in? Telling you their phone number. Everyone seems to assume that because it's familiar to them, it's somehow also familiar to the person they're giving it to. They slur, speed through it, and generally it is next to impossible to catch the whole number. Just because you're reciting something boring is no reason to rush it. SLOW THE FUCK DOWN when you're giving me your number. Ok? Got it? Good.

[@Windy2468]

WalterLiddy I used to panic and tried to give people info quickly because I thought I was being too slow for the people on the other end xD not any more though

[@jht3fougifh393]

+Persona people may or may not care about any random thing you or anyone else decides to share with the world by posting in a public place online. you aren't in a position to judge... not any more or less than anyone else, that is. but you should know that a negative comment carries many times the weight of a positive one. your comment speaks for you, and you alone. "no one cares" should have been "I don't care", since you obviously have no way of knowing what strangers care about. so your comment has only as much validity as theirs, but with the added pointless attitude. so basically, you don't have to be a dick about it. posting an opinion is fine, but please, take your issues elsewhere. putting others down for no reason is what is truly pointless. people will always have opinions. if you don't care, don't comment. your taking the time to try to make a stranger feel bad needlessly spreads negativity. I felt a tiny bit cynical just reading it, even though I don't know either of you at all(obviously), nor do I care about what was being talked about in particular. but your horrible attitude was enough to make me comment. sure, it won't make my mood plummet. but it may effect another person that much - you don't know. so save others the frustration, and save everyone(including yourself) the time; next time, remember the old anecdote: if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all. the average small child knows this. surely you know it, too. just try to keep it in mind, assuming you have the good sense to. ...just another stranger's opinion, though. good luck to you both, in any case.

[@MegaIkkuh]

+Persona the point of the paragraph was: "fuck off, no 1 cares about negative opinions phrazed in a dickish way"

[@adamurray1171]

+Bonnie Dunmire-- Bravo!

[@Windy2468]

***** not sure if you mean nobody cares if someone talks too slow, or nobody cares that I worried about that

[@locle8777]

I had read her book about presentation. And I fought this video and watch this. It's so impressive and wonderful how she used her 3C rules: Command - Connect - Close and her body language, intonation, ect. and the most of these things is how she gives her loved and labor of her work to the presentation have maken a huge respect from me.

[@logatharshiny6]

Her presentation was really impressive. Her context were simple, but everything was delivered appropriately and made sense to me.

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@ErinLeigh14]

it's taken me almost 38 years - right up to watching this video - to find out he wasn't actually saying, "dogs say goodnight"!!! i honestly thought that was the correct line. in fact, when Laura said, "bright blessed days, dark sacred night", i actually went, "huh?! when does he say that??" hahahahahahaha!! thanks for setting me straight, Laura!

[@vvinit1990]

An indeed fantastic TED talk focused on the visceral and cognitive aspects and influence of one's voice and that one on " prismatic voice" is amazing !!

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@Kashmirwelfare]

Always love these types of TED Talks videos. Very motivational.

[@tourcharl]

Laura, I really appreciate your explanation, thank you so much

[@JunJP02]

That ending was profound. I found this TEDx Talk to be very informative, and the message was well conveyed.

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@anjanettecalderon4654]

This will help me with my interview tomorrow, something so simple can be yet so powerful.

[@greghaan6132]

The way she slightly leans toward the audience is awesome and her hand gestures really bring the message across however top speakers suggest lowering your voice to bring the listeners closer to you and this forces them to listen closely and really brings home the message and your listeners drop there walls and allow the message to sink in because it's only your soft tone they appreciate I know I'm a team leader and have been for 17 years and all of my team strive to achieve in every aspect. She is a awesome speaker

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@wiseheroes9003]

Agreed about the name - when introducing yourself the delivery/tone of your first and last name speaks volumes on how you feel about yourself.

[@Exorcisto1]

She has a strong personality and delievered a very useful topic so stop making unnecessary notes about how she looks like.

[@KharismaM]

Great presentation!

[@capubecks]

The beauty of youtube is the anyone can speak their mind, in a perfect world, we would all be respectful. Having said that, unfortunately, something about the way she carries herself ( or dare i say it, the way she is dressed? ) made me lose interest in her talk, not even half way through, or maybe it is way the stage is set? The thing is, I have seen better ted talks than this, her message might be important, execution needs improvement...in my opinion...

[@Exorcisto1]

+capubecks I respect your opinion, but some people were not commenting about how she was dressed, they were making notes about her voice and shape which was unnecessary. I agree that appearances do matter for a better representation to the content but that should be criticized in a nice way for better results in the future.

[@GDIempire]

+Usama Raed just ignore the comments about her appearance... when people say these things, it means they have no other argument

[@Exorcisto1]

joe young You are right.

[@FirstReviewer]

Not only does she put on a very well thought out presentation, she also has a very pleasant delivery. Well Done, Young Lady, FR

[@bronxty]

This was very interesting to hear. I've been introducing myself as such for many years already. I also use a similar approach when saying my cell phone number, especially over a voice mail

[@anubhavsharmaice]

fabulous presentation, quite simple but reminded me of some of my lost skills, More power to you Dr. Sicola

[@garthoxner9303]

Laura, I loved your presentation. Just letting you know that I tried to introduce myself to my wife, utilizing the correct intonation, and I was met with, "Can we do this later, I am working on my presentation". lol She knows me too well!!!

[@jmfrels88]

Up Speak ! So thats what we are calling it. Love it ! And she is right , its painful. Thank you Laura !

[@marinasheranosher7644]

Great speech! Thank you, Laura

[@Nadyamantra]

Excellent! So, easy to listen to and understand because she speaks the way she explains how we should SPEAK!

[@maocharlisme]

As an aspiring actor I actually found this talk very helpfull and noteworthy! But being authenthic is actually a great part of captivating your audience and being perceived as credible by them. Thank you Dr. Sicola for the great inspiration and usefull lessons!

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@Cheefrocco]

WOW!!! Finally someone tells it like it is about UPSPEAK. I have been annoyed with this for YEARS and whenever I go on a rant about it people look at me funny. Please, everyone make note of her message beginning around 9:00.

[@ileanacasiano7859]

That last comment about the prism is so powerful. Wow! Thank you for your words Laura. I always forget names by the way.

[@Buzzyinmich]

Excellent video, I learned quite a bit from this video. I never realized how powerful these strategies are.

[@BANKO007]

Very good talk. Laura seems to know what she is talking about and can put it across well.

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@gordonmcdonald9615]

I enjoyed the talk. Well presented and some good points. I listened recently to several actors and paid particular attention to patterns in tone and volume. Then I watched leaders at work in meetings and have started imitating the ones I feel are more successful. They have either learned this skill or are naturally great speakers. I think the talk was right on target for what it intended to communicate (content) and delivery.

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@PLP-xn3ib]

Laura, I loved your presentation. Honestly, it is right on target. Rich Henkle, US Army Retired.

[@chaoxiang2248]

She is awesome! And her speech is translatable!!! Fantastic Course for me!

[@irinaphoenix2169]

Honestly, I feel that this speaker is performing. There is distance between her and her audience, and it doesn't feel as if she is having a conversation with people who are in the same room. And a lot of this actually comes from pitch that is raised to be "more professional." But you can tell the difference when someone speaks more openly and more directly.

[@talastra]

Pretty much my impression as well.

[@eivmordeguzman8468]

How to sound like a leader - My name is bond. James bond

[@kathysloan5072]

Eivmor De Guzman

[@TheGoldenMan99]

Jep, and he also high pitches his first name.

[@levihuerta9393]

My name is Bread Provider. Garlic Bread Provider.

[@forehead411]

I love to say my name like that 😂 "my name is Noor, Noor Salam"

[@jasmint6142]

🤣🤣

[@lovelyA933]

Wow, this was amazing. One of the best Ted talks I've ever seen. 👏👏👏

[@extropian314]

One of my favorite TED talks ever.

[@justintrites1699]

Lawn boy is one of my favorite albums:D

[@harrysilver6898]

Ironically, she looks and sounds very artificial and insecure. To me at least. I did not really enjoy her performance, but I still watched all of the video for the content. Shows that the content does matter most, doesn't it? (At least it should!)

[@elfamelia]

Harry Silver Spot on. I'd cut her some slack as the topic itself directs our attention to her own intonations and tempo. That being said, her halting, flat delivery caused me to expend more mental effort parsing the message, which was one of the points she made about poor vocal delivery.

[@elfamelia]

***** Except she is presenting on how vocal delivery affects the way your message is received by an audience. She's the presenter, We're the audience, we are constructively criticizing her vocal delivery... We have literally sat through the experience that gives us the right to comment on how her message was received. Where's the ignorance? By the way, there's a word that describes what you're doing, too. It's called white knighting.

[@harrysilver6898]

***** What she was talking about was mostly about how one would appear to others. She did not appear to me as someone, who I'd consider to be a very charismatic or 'leader-type' person. This creates a discrepancy between her words and how she acts. She herself said, that's a bad thing. So, I think that criticism is quite valid? Also, I do respect her, and am always grateful for free information. I just don't see how you then suddenly can't criticize anymore.

[@larrytate1657]

I agree. She also places way too much value on social roles IMO.

[@Loki1191]

well you know it is the age old struggle of theory and practice I guess being a leader is natural skill you are born with it you don't just acquire it but really great leaders don't only rely on their natural leadership qualities but strive for more, more knowledge more insight etc

[@donkid1000]

Happy I watched till the end, she highlights some key points.

[@janefrench6111]

Another great TED. A easy way of explaining visual vocal verbal communication.

[@experimentalfilm6221]

The best part of this video is definitely the Lawn Boy vinyl sitting in the background for some reason.

[@jaymattila4522]

Excellent presentation Laura! All the helpful hints, starting with your suggestion on how to say one's name, made this well worth the listen. Thanks!

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@aubelle8250]

Well presented. Very informative. Thanks so much for the useful practical content of your message.

[@Waterskilakeaustin]

Bravo!well communicated! Thank you!

[@SecretEyeSpot]

this was an awesome talk🔥👌

[@sierraliz11]

What a beneficial and inspiring video! Great content, and I don’t usually laugh out loud at the jokes the speakers make but the one about Elmo had me absolutely lmao. Cant wait to do an introduction now so I can use these techniques!

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@stargazer4099]

Excelente! what Laura talks about is Not "just plain common sense ". it is a craft to be mastered and it's consciously done. effective communication requires using our out-put channels correctly. this art and science is indeed very profound. Neuro - Linguistic-Programing deals with this stuff. Thank you Laura :)

[@karimcastellanosmenchaca9575]

Thank you! I wanted to learn more about this topic. 😊

[@marleyen]

My name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. P. S. He actually pronounced it impressively at the court scene in Phoenix

[@GettingOverYouAgain]

My God! I love you for that comment (and the fact that you know his full name by heart)! I always thought the exact same in that scene!

[@monjier]

This was great, although as someone who studied linguistics at university I never judge someone for their accent or dialect since linguistics helps you to appreciate certain styles of talking.

[@kasturikhanna7403]

Absolutely relate. This talk is missing out on cultural perceptions of humility vs bragging, etc

[@kayumochi]

This talk wasn't about accents or dialects ...

[@monjier]

@@kayumochi you're not about accents or dialects.

[@kayumochi]

@@kasturikhanna7403 That wasn't the subject of the talk so why would it include "humility vs bragging, etc?"

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@frankzaccari]

Love this. I was told the key is tone patterns, stories, gestures.

[@dennismorris7573]

Very good talk. Communicating is not so much SAYING the words but IMPARTING the thought.

[@ejigwo]

A leader is not made; a leader is trained

[@bigol9223]

Gabriel Isaac a leader is plopped.

[@RK-ev6dw]

Amen. Look at Obama.

[@sitti_dove5476]

A leader is a way to move up and down one storey to another. It is not born, it is made. Hahahaa!

[@aaronkelly7226]

Leaders are born

[@MyChihuahua]

@@RK-ev6dw puppets aren't leaders

[@neviscameron]

Easiest thing to do - find fault. Hardest? be genuine. Thanks, Laura.

[@ggrother539]

down with up-speak! Get a good nights sleep, have breakfast, be strongly committed and well-versed, prepared, speak with clarity and honesty. Maintain focus, enjoy the moment.

[@monicarodrigues4388]

Great talk. I listened to this while driving and she was talking the talk lol Good tonality, really enjoyed this

[@georgwachberg1242]

i don't like leaders who sound like leaders. i like leaders who sound like ... humans. i prefer the leader who talks to his nephew in the same way he talks to me, if he sounds true and honest with his nephew.

[@GAMEMAKERspaceFTW]

+georg wachberg A good leader is actually exactly like she is, until there is a reason not to be. For example, if that's your friend(instead of boss or something) then I'm positive she wouldn't be talking that way. A good leader knows when to be friendly - or when to be a leader. If she was talking to a friend, her voice would become softer, more easy-going, and she'd be quicker to laugh. tl;dr She told you how to be a leader, not how to talk to your friends.

[@georgwachberg1242]

i believe what leads people is conviction and you either have it or you fake it. i prefer leaders who have a cause they believe in and draw their conviction from there. there is a lot of things to be taken away from her talk for everyone, from a middle manager to a dictator. which is precisely what i find hollow. no matter who you are, if your child is in danger you will find all conviction and leadership in the world within yourself to move other people to help you. but of course you can fake it as well and use that fake for any other cause.

[@mathew633man]

I think most people look up to "strong, charismatic" leader that they want to be talked down to like subordinates. Intelligent people like yourself want to be treated like a fellow human being, or even a friend, but most people want to be led and being told what to do instead of being treated like equals.

[@georgwachberg1242]

+Matt whole heartedly agreed. this is human nature. the good thing about this day and age is that there are other examples. i would think richard branson is one of them. you can lead people by being honest and have strong factual and ethical conviction within yourself. i for one do not like these gadget boxes of management tricks. i do not want to be lead like that and i for one do not lead like that.

[@Shadoufang]

+georg wachberg Or you want a leader to sound like a 'leader'... not like a 'boss'? ;')

[@NSLM]

Legend has it the woman in the audience is still coughing to death.

[@mohammadabdelaziz1997]

I should not have laughed this much at this

[@Joshagotchi]

This cracked me up. It was really hard to focus. I felt bad for the presenter.

[@pimenf]

Thats so COVID

[@sahilchakraborty5623]

😄😄

[@lifeexperience9502]

By this video i learn a lot about speaking and how can i deliver my words more effectvely. Thank you so much.. and keep working in this topics.

[@coastmansingha9980]

I liked her presentation. I did not rely on visuals or great graphics. She was doing what she preached ie just using her voice. Whilst it had its sight imperfections she came across as sincere, honest and genuine which surely is what anyone would hope to do

[@othellovancalbert9132]

Great Tips! Love this information. Perfect timing in my life...!!!! Thanks Laura!

[@AHImusic]

What if your name is Tikki tikki Tembo-no Sa Rembo- Chari Bari Ruchi-pip Peri Pembo

[@MelvinTaylorMusic]

Use a nickname

[@jujuyanyan458]

Is it bad I memorize that name because I learned about that story in 3rd grade.

[@rehhassan2342]

I remember this from Reading Rainbow, but you don't have to take my word for it.

[@yektaozhan8329]

I remember this story :D It's so funny for me :D

[@jabrown]

Your comment makes me want to be a dick and and answer it seriously.

[@ellegalla6685]

Thank you so much for these helpful tools. I nailed a job interview today using them.

[@chepsoijk]

Great presentation on organised speech! Glad to know, understand and relate voice flow to light passing through a glass prism. Bravo to the presenter!

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@Aldragor101]

I couldn't take my mind off the woman dying in the audience. Is she ok? She coughed like 50 times!

[@augustcinnamon]

OMG hahahaha same! :D

[@OShaughnessyC]

So annoying, that person in the audience coughing all the time….

[@CarrionSmile]

Seriously. A little distracting. -_-

[@astrogirl1usa]

She's probably a smoker. yuk!!

[@astrogirl1usa]

***** Maybe, she is a rude person, who will sit through a presentation, coughing all the time and ruining it for everyone else. Maybe, if she is that ill, she shouldn't be there to start with. Maybe, you are a 'know it all' who, as usual with 'know it all' types, knows nothing. Should I go on? I can use my IMAGINATION too. IF she is that ill, she should stay out of auditoriums. Most likely, she is just a smoker, too weak-willed to quit. Also, why haven't you said anything to any of the others, who are talking about her coughing being annoying, etc? Hmm?

[@spsxssd86]

good talk tough crowd

[@davidmckenna1232]

Great job Laura, thank you!

[@silascochran9705]

I've been listening for little more than 2 minutes and this woman is intelligent awesome and beautiful we need more people like her🤸‍♂️😁

[@TechyTubeDotCom]

She is very articulate and I love this talk. She also has very strong arms :)

[@reecehayden7731]

she aint skippin arm day

[@hospitalcleaner]

They're just fat

[@reecehayden7731]

Guys it was sarcasm ;)

[@ArteIsVida]

knowledge_n_power i saw that too 😂😂😂

[@johnathanjackson6644]

Reece Hayden I scrolled through the comments just to see if someone else noticed it.

[@lokkaf3526]

Dude ain't nothing wrong with women lifting. She's mesomorph type.

[@willgo345]

Love the overall message 👍🏽 thanks

[@RJLpt]

Thank you Lawrence Sacola!

[@gazetc]

Good presentation. She explained the issues well and gave easily understood solutions. I found her engaging to listen to. Later in the presentation, her jokes do get a laugh, once the audience has warmed-up. TBH, I am hopeless at delivering jokes, so I just don't. I really recognise the name mumbling thing both by me and from other people during introductions. Her suggestion on tonal emphasis is something I am going to try, though I need to not include her American accent!

[@ayinyeyoutube8354]

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[@cheyennesandoval29]

Dude. I swear, whenever I was a Ted talk with a female speaker the comments are almost always about their physical appearance, and critiquing and shortening their speeches. She has some very interesting points if only people would listen, and not obsess over her looks or that her talk is "too long"

[@DevonTriche]

Great Ted Talk, It makes alot of sense that our voice tone should match our environment. I never looked at it that way before. I've said my name wrong several times because I was probably intimidated at the time but now I will say it with more confidence.

[@sansaramoon890]

The Prism analogy is the best! Sums it up well!

[@alinahmafane65]

This is so interesting! I work in call centre and most clients I call always have to repeat my name. Most of them call me Selina. My na me isAlinah... Lol. Thank you for this :)

[@gamesbok]

Thatcher wasn't the first woman in the British Parliament, Nancy Astor was. Thatcher employed a voice coach, and sounded phoney ever after.

[@seventynine1]

Good advice from this talk, thank you.

[@PaperModelGuru]

Thank you for your tips and basics, thoroughly insightful.

[@Donxster]

Let's learn how to control others being classist and inauthentic!

[@hecalledmeout]

You know what? I normally enjoy these talks, but I agree with your sentiment.

[@SoloSalinas]

Lol stfu

[@connorreviere4306]

Chris O'Rourke The locally organized TEDx events are generally hit-or-miss. This was definitely a miss for me. The standards seem to vary greatly for the local events compared to the actual TED events in CA.

[@JB1994]

Gopher Yourself True. For the TED California talks, you've got to have a very entertaining lie and/or dog and pony show.

[@WalterLiddy]

Chris O'Rourke It has nothing to do with control. It's about learning how not to let your message be disregarded for the wrong reasons. Nothing she suggests imparts any kind of 'control' over others.

[@ericm1839]

she gives a decent talk but her jokes fell flat as shit. rough crowd: you can see where she left pause to let laughter fill in her talk, which just became awkward, silent fragment starters

[@ericm1839]

i guess as they say: those who cannot do, teach

[@ericm1839]

hogshead lim im not discrediting the subject of her talk at all, just the method. her speech was well prepared, but not perfectly executed

[@ericm1839]

hogshead lim it's unfortunate because a lot of it has to do with the crowd. when people hear laughter, they're more willing to laugh, so if the crowd doesnt have someone willing to start the laugh, these pauses become ever more apparent.

[@christinemarie6976]

+Eric Miesbauer You guys need to chill out. I heard the crowd laugh several times. She was a good speaker with an interesting talk -- and I don't make it all the way through too many of these TEDx talks.

[@randalli7705]

+Eric Miesbauer I have yet to see one of these talks where the audience really engages with the presenter. Its almost as if they have been told not to react.

[@shebatucker9710]

I stumbled across this video and thought it was a great presentation. I will definitely pay more attention to my tone and prismatic voice.

[@PKUguanghua]

Dr. Sicola, thanks for highlighting the three main ingredients to creating an executive presence. We look forward to having leaders that can groom themselves to be AND sound sincere. As a matter of fact, the delivery of a message is just as important, if not more so, than the message itself. Your approach to this by starting with the way people pronounce their name during an introduction, is actually really interesting.

[@465marko]

My dog grooms himself....... pretty gross if you ask me. Good leaders should keep wtheir lipstick away, I think. He goes for the postman as well, so I guess you're right about the delivery of a message being more important

[@chandraiyer1710]

what if you are speaking chinese. (In the sense that tonality matters for context rather than ‘executive presence’

[@IsaacMIT]

Watch some Chinese movies and you'll get how to do it... or at least the cinematic version of how a leader should sound.

[@MaSsiVeGaming1]

Cha ma set chung hen, se deh po changun nikso ma chan nih kso ha chun. I'm joking... I've just written in orc language.

[@8898samuel]

***** Your picture made that so much funnier.

[@malagabee]

***** it obviously doesn't work for Chinese. I'm sick of people who doesn't speak the language only make fun of it. Make you seem like a racist.

[@daciaturituri8934]

Great question! This talk did cover many contextual diversity, but it did not account for different language and cultural differences. I think you can still take her tips and apply it to Chinese. Most of this presentation talks about knowing how to speak in the certain situation and too be authentic!

[@johnecker]

Finally gets to the title line at 7:49

[@yolandayoung6519]

EVERY SINGLE DAY, I LISTEN TO THUS VIDEO!!!! Every day!! Laura Sicola YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@murielsamuels4370]

Excellent talk. Thank you!

[@EvanKozliner]

9:42 "deep seeded need for constant validation" 5/10 talk slow your roll.

[@MichaelEnglish88]

Sicola: You at the back. Yes, your question. Me: Ah yes, Ms. Sicola, "The name is Bond, James Bond."

[@coolmatrix15]

I love her talk. I wish she explained more about prismatic voice. :D

[@renitacollier8727]

Yes! I am a force to be recogned with!