Your vocal projection and tone are crucial to drawing your audience in. When speaking:

Don’t:

• Yell, mumble, or talk too quietly.
• Raise the pitch of your voice at the end of sentences that are meant to be statements. This gives the impression that you’re questioning what you’re saying instead of being confident with the facts you’re presenting.
• Speak too quickly. Rushing through content tells your audience that you’re eager to end the presentation.
• Speak too slowly. Talking too slowly can be frustrating for the audience and may give the impression that you are unsure of the content.