Why do I have to clear my throat all of the time? When I'm speaking, my voice often becomes croaky to the point where I can't speak normally without sounding like Tom Waits on his deathbed. This is normally resolved by me clearing my throat rather audibly (ahem-uh-huh-hem!), after which I can speak fine again. I might have to do this five or six times in an hour long presentation. I'm not spitting out or swallowing phlegm, my voice is just unusably scratchy until I clear my throat. Occassionally, clearing my throat does nothing, and I'm left with a voice that can barely speak. This happens with my normal conversations, too, not just presentations. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2009 - 6 answers

People routinely interrupt me when I'm speaking in a group. Why does this happen, and how can I stop it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2009 - 37 answers

I will be having surgery in the near future which will either leave me with a whisper for a voice or not being able to speak. I am a manager/team leader/director and I work with a large number of with people. Anyone know of resources for non-vocal team leading/management philosophies and styles? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 13, 2009 - 6 answers

My pronunciation of r's and l's is the same - for example, I pronounce lot and rot the same. English is my first (and only) language. When listening, i have no problems distinguishing between the two. No problems with writing either. Only with pronunciation. How do I become better at pronouncing those sounds? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2008 - 12 answers

[Shy student filter]: how to work constructively with a domineering classmate? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2007 - 11 answers

How do I give the best instructional presentation ever? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2006 - 13 answers