The voice

The voice is a powerful tool. It can do inform, direct, entertain, sale, counsel, coach, help, and even heal. It is used in every single industry, every single day. I choose to develop my voice. For ten years I made my living with it speaking publicly and privately to accomplish all kinds of effects from encouraging, to correcting. I learned how to shape my tone, to project, to pace, even the value of pausing in silence. 

I do not use my voice as much as I used to. People still say I could be on radio when I speak over the intercom. It is not that my voice is exceptional in anyway, only that I speak clearly and with strength that comes from regular practice. Even the mundane announcement deserves effort. 

I know what a little effort means because I have been a lifelong listener. I can hear the difference between someone who has mastered there voice, and someone who has not. I find so many fail to consider this essential tool at all. We are the less for such neglect. Each voice is unique, and uniquely capable. 

I do not where my next step along the career path will e, but I hope it will see me using my voice to full effect.