Feeling petrified about your upcoming podcast guest appearance?
By Chris Tester - British Male Voiceover Artist
Feeling petrified about your upcoming podcast guest appearance?
These simple tips will help you sound confident and composed on air - even when you're not feeling it 👇🏼
1. Practice beforehand: familiarise yourself with the topic you will be discussing and practice speaking about it out loud. This will increase your confidence and reduce the chance of stumbling over your words.
2. Speak clearly: use a moderate pace and a strong, clear voice. Avoid speaking too quickly or too slowly, and pay attention to your volume and inflection.
3. Take deep breaths: breathing deeply can help you relax and calm your nerves, which can improve the sound of your confidence. Take a few deep breaths before you begin speaking to feel more composed.
4. Use good posture: Sitting up straight and keeping your head up can help you feel more confident.
5. Speak with conviction: believe in what you are saying and don't be afraid to show your passion and enthusiasm. This will help you sound more confident and engaging. The listeners will really buy into you...
And a bonus tip: use vocal variety. Varying your pitch, volume, and pace can help keep your audience engaged and make your words sound more convincing.
For example, you could use a softer, more thoughtful tone when you are presenting a nuanced argument, or a louder, more energetic tone when you want to convey excitement or enthusiasm.
Experiment with different vocal techniques to find what works best for you and the message you are trying to convey.
Are you planning to make a podcast guest appearance soon?