Practicing out loud

It is recognized that every profession has its own demands, and that of a communicator is no exception. To practice this career requires special training and must be disciplined and constant, like an athlete preparing to achieve Olympic glory.

In the first years of his career, the communicator must incorporate new habits to his daily routine, such as the practice of reading and rehearsing aloud to develop not only his vocal capacity, but also his creative imagination, which is very important for the exercise of this profession.

Learn to express yourself better: All communicators must express themselves clearly and fluently. The quality of their pronunciation plays a big role in this, so it is important that they never stop practicing. From the beginning of your career, you should practice out loud to get used to the sound of your own recorded voice, as many people feel uncomfortable listening to themselves on a recording, but with practice, they can overcome this feeling and benefit greatly from paying attention to the way they speak.

A wise professor of public address used to teach his students that you cannot have an informal vocabulary at home, and a more careful one in public, indicating that a communicator has to speak correctly at all times of the day, until correct pronunciation becomes a distinctive feature of his personality. This exercise, which can be done from any small space in the house, also has other benefits, such as:

• Learning to say the same text in different ways, bringing freshness and spontaneity to our work.

• As we speak, we may discover that there are some words that we mispronounce. This can be due to various factors, from bad habits acquired in childhood to physiological problems that prevent us from pronouncing certain sounds correctly, such as the "R" for example.

• Listen to our own voice to detect if we speak too fast or too slow. If we are speaking in public, it is essential that we speak at a moderate and clear pace so that the speech is understandable to everyone.

Train the imagination: By practicing out loud, the communicator is not only listening to himself, but also training his imagination and developing the artistic part of his work. It is recommended to perform this exercise standing up, if possible, as this allows greater freedom of body movement; which, in turn, generates more mental images. In this way, the exercise becomes a moment of creativity where the ideas inspired by the content bring emotions and feelings that will give the voice nuances that complement the message.

This aspect adds a fun touch to the exercise, which can help to approach it with a positive and energetic attitude. Scientific research shows that practicing a text aloud improves memory and encourages the creation of visual images, which increases the speaker's confidence and assurance in front of his or her audience. In addition, with the guidance of a communication expert, learning about the value of gestures can further enrich a professional's performance in this field, as the proper and measured use of gestures can sometimes replace even words.

Creating a successful career: To become a good communicator, it is necessary to dedicate time and interest in developing the necessary skills. Consistency is key to take on the new professional reality and adapt the routine of life to achieve the necessary preparation. Experts suggest that dedicating thirty minutes a day to the practice of speaking out loud provides the best results. Likewise, they recommend performing a warm-up and relaxation sequence prior to voice training, as well as doing some light stretching of the body to prepare properly before starting.

By practicing this exercise on a daily basis, it is possible to obtain notable advances in the technical mastery of vocal work, which allows the communicator to feel more comfortable and confident when speaking in public. This allows you to convey feelings and emotions to your audience through words, thus elevating your work to the category of art.