How you use your voice separates a commanding speaker from a nervous one. Pacing, pausing, and projection are all learnable. Here's how to master them.
Pace: slow down
Nervous speakers rush. Deliberately slowing down makes you easier to follow and sounds confident. Give your words room to breathe.
Pause: use silence
A pause before a key point builds anticipation; after it, lets it land. Silence feels long to you and powerful to the audience. Amateurs fear it; pros use it.
Projection: fill the room
Frequently asked questions
How do I use my voice as a speaker?
Slow your pace, use deliberate pauses, and project with steady, supported volume.
Why pause when speaking?
Pauses build anticipation and let points land — and signal confidence.
How do I project without shouting?
Speak from the chest with supported breath, not by straining your throat.
How can I train my delivery?
Book a free 30-minute class to rehearse it 1-on-1 with Digby R. Kerr.
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