Confident public speaking begins with confidence your audience can see.

The expression on your face has a direct bearing on the way you sound. If you look stern, you will sound stern. A smile produces an upbeat, positive sound to your voice. The animation that a smile brings to the face puts a vitality and energy into the voice that says "I'm happy to see you!"

To hear the difference the smile makes in your voice, tape yourself reading a few sentences. Smile as you read them. Then assume a dour expression and re-tape the sentences. Play the tape back and notice the difference in the voice quality of each. The "smiling voice" will have vitality and interest; the "frowning voice" will sound lifeless and dull.

A smile will also help you to hide any nervousness you might be feeling. When you have a pleasant expression on your face, you will feel much more positive about yourself. So, keep smiling. Others will catch it!

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