Queen Elizabeth II had no choice but to learn one of the most challenging jobs in the world, well, on the job. And while forging this path, she developed some incredible communications skills. Here are the Top 7 Tips, one from each decade of her reign, we can learn from Queen Elizabeth II.
What a remarkable reign for Queen Elizabeth II, whose 70 years on the throne spanned the development of the polio vaccine through the introduction of the iPhone14.
She’s been called the accidental Queen, because she fell into her “job” at the tender age of 25, just as the world was recovering from WWII. She was actually third in line for the throne but was fast-tracked by the abdication of her uncle and death of her father. Queen Elizabeth II had no choice but to learn one of the most challenging jobs in the world, well, on the job.
She knew her life would be one of service, but she forged her own path, picking up the skills needed to be a revered leader of the British monarchy – and the world — along the way. And while forging this path, she developed some incredible communications skills that we can all learn from.
Here are the Top 7 Tips, one from each decade of her reign, we can learn from Queen Elizabeth II.
1. Keep it low. Let’s start with her voice. Audio from her younger years reveals a high-pitched, “little girl” voice. As time went on her confidence grew, and that is likely the single most important reason that her voice became stronger and deeper. Studies show that audiences respond better to deeper tones, so when addressing others, find the lower range of your voice to project.
2. Master the game of small talk (and listen to your Mum!) The Queen’s reign included visits with 15 British Prime Ministers and 13 US Presidents, as well as other world leaders from countries such as Russia, Germany and France. Through these encounters, Elizabeth refined her “people skills,” always remaining curious and asking questions. It’s what makes people remember you favorably, the Queen’s mother advised her. So, take the Queen’s mum’s advice: «If you find somebody a bore, the fault lies with you.
