“Eloquent Energy: When Speaking Becomes Movement”
By Ubong Essien, CSP — Dean, School of Eloquence
Eloquence is not just about what you say—it’s about how alive you are when you say it.
Monica came into the Eloquence Confidential program with a voice locked in hesitancy and a body frozen by fear. But beneath that shell was energy. Real energy. And in public speaking, energy is currency—the fuel that moves words into the hearts of people.
We say this to all our students: “Speaking is an active sport.”
You must throw yourself into it—your voice, your face, your hands, your whole being.
When Monica began to release her hand gestures, her voice followed.
When she stood tall, her words came alive.
When she moved with purpose, her message found rhythm.
Eloquence lives in movement.
Why? Because human beings connect not only with the message—but with the messenger’s vitality. Your audience is not just listening—they’re watching. They’re reading your posture, your pace, your poise.
We taught Monica three tools for eloquent conveyance:
- Face – Make eye contact and use facial expressions that match your message.
- Voice – Vary tone, volume, and pace to keep attention alive.
- Body – Gesture with intention; let your hands give dimension to your words.
She went from static to dynamic—her speech became a dance of meaning, not a monotony of words. That’s eloquent energy. And that’s the transformation that awaits anyone willing to move past fear into full-body communication.
Let your message move you.
And your audience will be moved.
