She also provides these practical tips for preparing for the day of the speech：
*avoid caffeine. It dries out the throat.
*eat something light at least two hours before the speech. Skip dairy products because they are mucus-producing and will make you sound as if you need to clear your throat
*drink plenty of water.
*visualize yourself making the speech.
*practice voice warm-up techniques.
Voice Power also provides specific advice for managers and executives who are called on to motivate employees for less-than-enviable tasks.
For anyone who wants to advance in a corporation， such skills are essential. To be a great motivator， your speech needs to not a great motivator， your speech needs to not only touch the hearts and minds of others， but also literally stir them to action. Even if you are not motivated yourself， as a business leader， you will need to sound that way. The tone of your voice must be able to convey how anything negative （i.e.， meeting new company goals and gaining more market share）。 Grant-Williams offers this tip： Having your pitch rise at the end of your sentences will indicate increasing energy and enthusiasm.
Why Soundview likes this book
Voice Power is a com-prehensive book that can improve any one's ability to speak effectively. Grant-Williams provides a thorough look at the many aspects of using one's voice and the best ways to improve them. Her insights and easy-to-use exercises and tips provide readers with useful professional advantages. Her step-by-step instructions and valuable points make Voice Power a helpful resource for anyone who wants to improve his or her ability to communicate and command the attention of one， two or hundreds of people.
Word
Mucus （n） sticky， wet liquid produced inside your nose and throat.
Enviable （adj） desirable
*avoid caffeine. It dries out the throat.
*eat something light at least two hours before the speech. Skip dairy products because they are mucus-producing and will make you sound as if you need to clear your throat
*drink plenty of water.
*visualize yourself making the speech.
*practice voice warm-up techniques.
Voice Power also provides specific advice for managers and executives who are called on to motivate employees for less-than-enviable tasks.
For anyone who wants to advance in a corporation， such skills are essential. To be a great motivator， your speech needs to not a great motivator， your speech needs to not only touch the hearts and minds of others， but also literally stir them to action. Even if you are not motivated yourself， as a business leader， you will need to sound that way. The tone of your voice must be able to convey how anything negative （i.e.， meeting new company goals and gaining more market share）。 Grant-Williams offers this tip： Having your pitch rise at the end of your sentences will indicate increasing energy and enthusiasm.
Why Soundview likes this book
Voice Power is a com-prehensive book that can improve any one's ability to speak effectively. Grant-Williams provides a thorough look at the many aspects of using one's voice and the best ways to improve them. Her insights and easy-to-use exercises and tips provide readers with useful professional advantages. Her step-by-step instructions and valuable points make Voice Power a helpful resource for anyone who wants to improve his or her ability to communicate and command the attention of one， two or hundreds of people.
Word
Mucus （n） sticky， wet liquid produced inside your nose and throat.
Enviable （adj） desirable