Most people walk into a presentation cold. Their voice is tight, their pace is rushed, and the first two minutes sound nothing like the version they rehearsed in their head. A focused voice warm-up changes this. This guide covers the exact routine to run before any speaking event, whether you have 5 minutes or 30.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Articulation out loud
Say difficult sound sequences and tongue twisters at full volume. Hearing yourself articulate cleanly is the fastest way to warm up your jaw and mouth before speaking to an audience.
Pace calibration
Run your opening two minutes out loud at your actual speaking pace. Nervous pace is almost always too fast and you cannot detect this until you hear it. Adjust until it sounds natural.
Breath and projection primer
Take three slow diaphragm breaths, then speak a full sentence at projection volume. This opens your airways and primes your voice for the loudness you need before you step up.
TLDR:Run your warm-up out loud with Lucy. Speak at your actual pace, hear your own voice settling into rhythm, and use the conversation to calibrate your breath before you walk into the room. Lucy is available at 6am before an 8am pitch with no booking required.
Say difficult sound sequences and tongue twisters at full volume. Hearing yourself articulate cleanly is the fastest way to warm up your jaw and mouth before speaking to an audience.
Run your opening two minutes out loud at your actual speaking pace. Nervous pace is almost always too fast and you cannot detect this until you hear it. Adjust until it sounds natural.
Take three slow diaphragm breaths, then speak a full sentence at projection volume. This opens your airways and primes your voice for the loudness you need before you step up.
Your first sentence is the hardest. Say it out loud five times until it comes out clean and without hesitation. Once the opening flows, everything that follows becomes easier.
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