Read a script without sounding like a robot

Have you ever had to read from a script and you know you sound a little...robotic? I put together 11 tips on enhancing your script reading and sounding like your most charismatic self. You'll learn how to leverage your vocal power and I share some fascinating science behind reading from script vs. reading off-script. In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:11 Tip #1: Dictate your script first 0:31 Tip #2: Use shorter words & sentences 1:07 Tip #3: Smile when reading 2:38 Tip #4: Use the right microphone 3:26 Tip #5: Use hand gestures 4:34 Tip #6: Power pause 6:37 Tip #7: Channel someone else 8:01 Tip #8: Try it 4 ways 9:50 Tip #9: Use actual emotion 11:38 Tip #10: Know when to skip a script 12:37 Tip #11: The half/half method 13:41 Final thoughts ****** Hi, I’m Vanessa! You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and creator of People School(https://www.scienceofpeople.com/people-school/). My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again. Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ ****** PS - Join the conversation on social! ☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/ ☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/ #vocalpower #reading #script #vanessavanedwards #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices