<div style=”transition: none 0s ease 0s; display: block; text-align: left;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n It’s that time of year when colds and sore throats are starting to make the rounds. For any professional who relies on their voice, a sore throat can be a nightmare! n n </span> n </p> n <p> n <br/> n </p> n <p> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n So, what should you do if you wake up the day before or the morning of a speaking engagement with a sore throat, or a tired or nearly nonexistent voice? Give the pitch or the speech with confidence anyways! A sore throat can be scary or painful but is not always a reason to cancel. Read on for some strategies to help you present with confidence even when you don’t feel well.n n </span> n </p> n <p> n <br/> n </p> n <p> n <span style=”display: initial; color: rgb(249, 30, 165); font-weight: bold;”> n n Strategy #1: Care for Yourself Physicallyn n </span> n </p> n <p> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n If your problem is a sore throat or other physical illness (which does not require staying home per current health recommendations in this time we live in, of course) you need to care for yourself. The most important step to take is to rest your body and rest your voice by using it as little as possible. It’s also crucial to stay hydrated. Avoid coffee and alcohol (natural dehydrators). Try drinking hot tea with lemon, honey, or ginger instead to reduce inflammation. Breathing in steam from a humidifier or hot, steamy shower can also help soothe a sore throat!n n </span> n </p> n <p> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n <span> n n n n </span> n </span> n </p> n <p> n <span style=”display: initial; font-style: italic;”> n n *As a note: you should never force yourself to speak if it is excruciatingly painful or you can barely get a sound out. If you do that, you risk really damaging your vocal cords. Sometimes, we try everything we can to fix the problems, but our bodies still just need a rest, and we need to listen, even if it means canceling or rescheduling!n n </span> n </p> n <p> n <br/> n </p> n <p> n <span style=”display: initial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(249, 30, 165);”> n n Strategy #2: Accommodate Yourself While Speakingn n </span> n </p> n <p> n <span style=”display: initial;”> n n You are capable and confident, but you don’t need to strain or exhaust yourself while giving your pitch! Don’t hesitate to ask for aids to help you. 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