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Ready-Set-Go! ACTIVATE Your INTENTIONS! |
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“Intentions are measures used to ensure a ‘win’.” ― Elaine A. Clark, There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is |
Authentic speakers don't just say words, they embody them with meaningful gestures and movements. An intentional eye-widening, head nod, shoulder shrug, or handshake actively illustrates an intention, making the message more engaging and impactful. Such an approach turns speakers into true performers, painting vivid pictures with their words and actions. |
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“Intent without dedicated action is simply not enough.
Action without a clear intent is a waste.” ― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free | | Are Noun & Verb Intentions Different? |
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| YES! Nouns have a location. Verbs have action. Unless a person, place, or thing is moving, an authentic intention gesture should naturally guide attention towards the location of that stationary noun. Verbs, with their dynamic nature, should reinforce and bring to life each action they represent and truly embody that word or phrase.
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INTENTIONS: The ‘I’ in Making It M.I.N.E.® |
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The M.I.N.E. Acronym stands for:
M = Motivation I = Intentions N = Need E = Emotions |
Are Your Intentions Coordinated? 🗣
It’s critical to ensure that your intention movements match your verb action and noun location. Are your mouth and movements coordinated? It’s worth a self-check. ‘Waiting’ is the verb action in the sentence: I’m waiting to go into the office. In this example, there are two opposing actions to choose from based on attitude and urgency. If patiently waiting, the muscles may relax and slouch downward when you say the word ‘waiting’. If anxious and annoyed, the muscles may tense and tighten up. Try physicalizing these two actions! Say the example sentence both ways (relaxed and tense), changing the physical muscle action only on the word ‘waiting’. If your action and speech are coordinated, you should hear a clear difference in how each of these opposing movements change the voice attitude and opinion.
A noun intention draws focus to a location when that’s the most important detail. Let’s use this sentence: “I’ll meet you at the store.” Based on your location, you may point down the street, behind you, at the ground, or even upward if the store is located on a higher level. Now, say that sentence four ways, pointing to a different location (in front, behind, down, and up) each time you say, ‘at the store’. Gesturing to a specific location establishes the speaker’s authority/knowledge and encourages the listener’s visualization/memory. Next, say that sentence again and don’t gesture. Could you hear the attitude difference when the store’s location was no longer the primary focus?
Here’s a curveball. What if a noun has a shape? Without using your hands, describe a spiral staircase. This may test your vocabulary and descriptive word choices! Now, on the word ‘spiral’ use your index finger to demonstrate the cylindrical ‘spiral’ shape. Stop the circular movement and leave your finger still and in the same position when you say ‘staircase’. That one word movement draws focus to ‘spiral’… the type of staircase. [Intention: to Define] If you use the circular movement on both words… ‘spiral staircase’, the noun intention is different. [Intention: to Clarify]
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Defining INTENTIONS |
Intentions are active if you precede it with the spoken or implied word ‘to’. Below are a few intentions. Read each one aloud using a movement or action that you think best illustrates that intention. to CHALLENGE to AGREE to DEFINE to LOCATE to ACCEPT to CHANGE to VISUALIZE |
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FIRE UP YOUR INTENTIONSElaine Clark’s Real Talking Tips Podcast |
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 | 🗣 52 VO and Speech Communication LessonsAs a coach and educator, I understand that people learn differently. Now you can view, read, watch, move, and improve your Voice-Over, Speaking Voice, Podcast, Presentation, and Communication skills via the RealTalkingTips web, blog, and audio/video podcast platforms. Begin with Ep 1 - Identifying Your Strengths & Weaknesses - and work your way to Ep 52. For maximum benefit, practice each tip and complete each assignment before you move on to the next episode. |
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🎙️ Need a REAL Voice-Over Talent or a REEL Demo Producer? |
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@ElaineClarkVO YouTube Talent DatabaseClick the video above to hear talented voice actors and the demos that I produced for them. Casting Directors, Producers, and Talent Agents - check out this exciting free VO talent database. Contact the voice-over talent directly. Their email and website is provided at the end of each demo. Contact me for coaching and demos: elaineclarkvo.com/contact. Or, email me directly: elaineclarkvo@gmail.com.
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Check Out Elaine Clark’s Books & Apps! |
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Intentions Add Melody To Your Voice |
Incorporating motivation into a speech can transform it from a mere presentation of information into a powerful tool for inspiration, empowerment, visualization, authority, and positive change. |
Intentions can become active in a variety of ways - muscle movement, facial expressions, and gestures. To find out more, check out the Word Emphasis movements from Real Talking Tips Episodes 27 – 37 and the Elaine Clark Adding Melody To Your Voice app.
Use active noun and verb intentions to deliver the desired spoken result.
If you need a little help applying this technique, you can always schedule a coaching session. I’m here for you! | |
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