It can happen to anyone. You’re out of town at a conference or event, and less than 24-hours before you’re set to take the stage for a talk, your voice decides to completely give out.

Without access to your kitchen or a pharmacy full of remedies, what can you do? Canceling isn’t an option, but luckily there are a few ways to get your voice back just in the nick of time. Trust me, I know from personal experience.

What not to do:

• [7:51] 1: Shh
  
• [8:52] 2: Thank you, Carol Brady.
• [9:15] 3: Grab this tool.
• [9:32] 4: Choose your beverages wisely
• [10:18] 5: Don’t sing us a song, Piano Man.  

What to do:

• [11:25]1: Get help.
  
• [11:59] 2: Seriously, shh.
• [12:10] 3: Take a couple of these.
• [12:31] 4: Drink up.
• [13:27] 5: Decaf.
• [13:55] 6: An oldie but a goodie.
• [14:19] 7: Get steamy.
• [15:04] 8: Ask your hotel for one of these.
• [15:36] 9: Chew on this.
• [15:47] 10: Don’t do this — it’s a big myth.
• [17:15] 11: Keep a cup of this on stage.
• [17:49] 12: Don’t yell.
• [18:07] 13: Address the obvious.
• [18:56] 14: The importance of planning ahead.

Mentioned on the episode: 

• Check out the tips I received when I asked my Twitter followers for help with recovering my lost voice. Look for the week of March 1st. 

© Molly McPherson 2020