Deep Breath Jane Paterson Posted on May 4, 2019 Posted in speaking-tips Before you start speaking, take a deep breath. This lowers your shoulders, opens your chest, relaxes your vocal cords and allows you to take a few seconds seconds to formulate your thoughts before you start speaking. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Related