Accent Modification: A Key to Successful Communication

What is an accent?  An accent can be described as the unique way that speech is pronounced by a group of people speaking the same language.  Accents are usually grouped into two categories: regional accents-an example would be people who are from North Carolina often sound different than people from New York; foreign accents-for example, […]

Five Tips to Reduce Presentation Anxiety

 Here are five tips to help you control your presentation anxieties and make those annoying butterflies flutter fly away:
 

It’s okay to be nervous.
Even seasoned speakers and presenters still get nervous before speaking. Being nervous means you care about giving a good presentation. Your nervousness produces adrenaline which helps you think faster, speak more fluently, and add the needed […]

Speech Coaching: Pathway to Success

Are you aware of the impact your speech has on your career? Career and personal success depends on the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. If you’re a professional seeking career advancement, speech coaching can help you improve your social and professional confidence and effectiveness. 
Five ways speech coaching can help you in moving  your career forward :

Enhance speech skills
Improve listening […]

Importance of Good Communication Skills

 Do you want to make a great first impression? Do you want to talk with your spouse or friend about your feelings?  Do you want to pitch a new idea to your boss?  You know how to communicate.  After all, you have been communicating with people for years.  However, you may not know some specific […]

Five Healthy Voice Habits

 What do a teacher, coach, preacher, radio announcer and an aspiring singer have in common? They all rely on their voices to do their jobs.  And for those of us not at the head of the class, on the sideline, or behind the microphone, we typically have not given our vocal health much thought. Indeed, […]

Four Quick Tips for Better Public Speaking

    A recent survey stated that more people fear public speaking than dying!  The thought of speaking in public causes some people real anxiety.  But there are a few things you can do to help make your next presentation a little more bearable. Following the four quick tips below will definitely help you turn your […]

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