Posted by: n0llemaster
Posted by: LeSieg
Posted by: NorbergK6
Talk with your hands and make strong eye contact.So much this. I have a very soft and non-intrusive voice, but I find that I'm able to hold the attention of the room best when I am animated (without being ridiculous) and able to present my demeanor in a way that convinces people I should be listened to.
This indeed works for me from time to time, but holding attention isn't the problem for me, grabbing the attention of another person is.In that case, try wearing louder clothes and positioning yourself in a room or lecture hall in a highly-visible area.