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Adopt a calm, slow, deep tone -- like a late-night radio host. It creates a safe atmosphere and makes people listen more intently.
Chris Voss, FBI Negotiation for Sales

Late Night Dj Voice

Core Principle

Voss's Late-Night FM DJ Voice is a vocal technique that creates safety and authority simultaneously. By lowering your register, slowing your pace 20-30%, using downward inflections, and pausing between sentences, you signal confidence and calm that's nearly impossible to resist.

Step-by-Step Execution

Example in Action

Fast, high-pitched (anxious): 'So-we-have-this-great-product-and-it-does-all-these-things-and-I-think-you'd-really-benefit-from-it-so-what-do-you-think?' Late-Night DJ Voice: [slow, deep, calm] 'I've been thinking about what you shared with me... [pause] ...and I believe there's a way to solve this... [pause] ...that would take a lot of pressure off your team. [downward inflection]' The content can be identical. The impact is completely different. Practice drill: Record yourself reading a script. Listen back. Lower the pitch. Slow down by 20%. Record again. Compare. The DJ voice version will always sound more authoritative and trustworthy.

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