“The Eloquence of Expression: Speaking With Your Whole Self”
By Ubong Essien, CSP — Dean, School of Eloquence
The mouth may deliver the words, but true eloquence is embodied.
When Monica began her journey, her voice was barely audible, her hands were frozen, and her stance timid. But as we worked together, she discovered what every powerful speaker eventually learns:
The body is not a bystander in speech. It is a partner in persuasion.
Eloquence lives in the open arms that invite attention.
In the hand that counts “one, two, three” to structure clarity.
In the upright posture that signals poise before a single word is spoken.
At the School of Eloquence, we teach this principle with clarity:
- Let your face carry expression.
- Let your voice carry conviction.
- Let your body carry energy.
These are not just performance tools—they are communication assets.
Monica’s improvement was not just in what she said, but in how she delivered it. Her hands began to move naturally, her eyes engaged with her audience, and her voice found its strength.
That’s the Eloquence of Expression: using all of you to communicate the best of you.
When you speak, speak with your full being.
Because a message well expressed is a message well received.
