Tone of Voice

Tone of voice is vital for delivering information during a presentation and keeping your audience’s attention. Tone of voice refers to the volume you speak at, pace, and pitch. Using a higher pitch will usually communicate excitement and happiness, whereas a lower pitch would communicate sadness or lack of interest. Avoid speaking in a monotone as it will make your presentation become lifeless and boring. Try using variations with your speech. Add emphasis in your voice when needed and use pauses effectively. 

Pauses are important because they give the audience time to comprehend the information and can emphasis information. Just imagine someone speaking without a single pause and how that might become confusing. 

When we are nervous, we tend to speed up the pace we speak at. It is important to keep a steady pace so that the audience can interpret what you want to communicate.    

We are sometimes unaware of the tone of voice we use when presenting, which is why it is important to get feedback. Practice in front of friends and family and allow them to critique your tone. You can also record yourself and see where you are able to improve.