From Isolation to Inspiration with Paul Boross and Bernardo Moya Episode #003: Jon Biggs
Nov 16, 2020
Jon Biggs, a veteran voiceover artist and the voice of Siri, joins the hosts for a lively discussion on adapting to life post-lockdown. He shares insights on the emotional ups and downs during isolation and the quirky realities of air travel etiquette. Jon explores the lasting changes COVID may bring, from societal fears to the acceleration of virtual services. He emphasizes the importance of charisma, effective listening, and presentation skills, offering tips for enhancing one’s voice and connecting better with audiences.
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Lockdown Brings Unpredictable Emotional Swings
- Jon Biggs describes lockdown as an unpredictable emotional rollercoaster with random high and low days.
- Familiarity with solitude didn't immunize him from new stresses introduced by prolonged isolation.
Use Your Voice To Signal Leadership
- Pay attention to your voice on Zoom because it reveals feeling and credibility more than people expect.
- Use vocal interest and appropriate pitch to convey leadership and keep remote listeners engaged.
Deliberately Modulate Energy On Video
- Relax your voice visually on video but deliberately modulate pitch and energy to avoid monotony.
- Treat remote leadership like live performance and use vocal choices to make people buy into your vision.
