5. Channel your favorite star

We all have favorite movie stars. Who is your vocal idol for singing or speaking? Once you’ve identified them, start adopting some of their signature vocal sound into your own voice for a makeover that’s easier than going to the gym!

4. Add more melody to your voice

Your brain doesn’t recognize the difference between singing and speaking. So if you want to remember more and sound better in 2017, add more melody to the way you speak.

3. Boost your voicemail message

Most people hate the sound of their own voice when they hear it on their voicemail greeting. But think of all the business contacts, loved ones, and friends who have to listen to that greeting while they wait to leave you a message. Don’t you owe it to them to make an amazing impression every time they hear your voice—whether live or recorded? Here are some easy voicemail makeover steps to get you started.

2. Add more “happy” and “grateful” sounds to your vocal arsenal

Happy, grateful people attract others to themselves like human magnets. By learning the specific sounds that make you come across as happy (a bit more volume and more melody) and grateful (elongating the vowels and adding a little more air), you can attract new and better opportunities and relationships in the new year.

1. Stay healthier by buying your copy of Set Your Voice Free

Science has proven that singing or speaking the way I teach can increase your life expectancy up to 8 years. It can also eliminate snoring, stuttering, and release endorphins in your body that will strengthen your immune system and make you healthier and happier. The better your health, the more you can accomplish in 2017.