Can I change my voice?
From Communication Psychology and HR – with Gerhard Ohrband by Gerhard Ohrband, MA in Psychology (University of Hamburg/Germany)
February 25, 2026 · 11 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of voice on first impressions and how to improve vocal presence by releasing unnecessary tension.
Your voice shapes first impressionsmore than you might think. It’s not just what you say, but how your bodysupports your voice under pressure. Improving vocal impact is often less aboutpushing harder—and more about releasing tension where you don’t need it. #communication #voice #leadershippresence #publicspeaking #selfawareness#professionaldevelopment
People in this episode
Host: Gerhard Ohrband
Topics covered
- voice
- communication
- leadership presence
- public speaking
- self-awareness
- professional development
Keywords
- voice
- first impressions
- vocal impact
- communication
- leadership
- public speaking
- self-awareness
- professional development
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