TED: How to speak so that people want to listen | Julian Treasure

The video explores the power of the human voice and how to use it effectively. It identifies seven negative speaking habits to avoid and introduces the HAIL framework—Honesty, Authenticity, Integrity, and Love—as positive foundations for impactful communication. The speaker also discusses a toolbox of vocal techniques, including register, timbre, prosody, pace, silence, pitch, and volume, to enhance speech delivery. Vocal warm-up exercises are demonstrated to prepare the voice for important speaking engagements. The video concludes with a vision of a world where sound is created and consumed consciously.

What are the seven deadly sins of speaking mentioned in the text?

How does gossip affect communication according to the speaker?

What is the significance of honesty in powerful speaking?

Can you explain the concept of integrity as described in the text?

What role does love play in effective communication?

Describe the importance of prosody in speech as mentioned in the text.

What are some vocal warm-up exercises suggested by the speaker?