How NOT to Run Out of Air When You Speak

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A common issue I hear from clients on the topic of speaking is that they often feel like they are running out of air when they speak. 

For some people, this happens only in higher-pressure situations, like if they're giving a talk in front of a group of people.  Other folks report that it's ingrained in their speaking habits and happens all the time.

If either description sounds familiar to you, check out my Power Pause video today for three suggestions to help you breathe better when you're speaking.

First thing to recognize is that you have to breathe (let air in) before you speak.  Speaking is on an out-breath, so there's an in-breath just before. 

HOW you take in air before you speak will affect whether or not you're running out of air...and a lot of the HOW is tied in with your posture at that moment.

The resaon WHY peoples' breathing gets out of whack when they're speaking can vary.  Here are a few common reasons:

  • Rushing to speak (so that you're not interrupted or thinking that if you go on too long, people will loose interest)

  • Forgetting to pause.  Speaking many sentences on one breath and running out of air.

  • Trying to hard to stand up straight when you speak and over-correcting your posture, which creates tension and less room in your body for you to breathe.

  • Nervousness or Excitement - Either of these emotions can potentially be ungrounding.  If you're not anchored in your body when you're speaking, your posture won't be balance and you might feel like you're just breathing way up in your chest.

In today's video, I'll offer three tips for breathing better to help you feel more calm and centered while you speak.  

  • Don't lift your chest - straightening up before you speak or gasp air

  • Anchor yourself

  • Slow down

Click here to watch it and see what I mean.

I'll also be offering mini-workshop that will give you a sneak peek into posture, breathing, and speaking...one of the key topics covered in my upcoming 6-week course, Interact with Impact. 

How to NOT to Run Out of Air When You Speak
- Tuesday, January 9 @ 7pm
- 60-minute interactive workshop
- Attend live, or watch the recording later on (live attendance is encouraged)
- Cost is $20. 
- If you decide to sign up for Interact with Impact, you can apply the $20 to your course fee.


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