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How to Make a Good First Impression at Work
First impressions count. As the saying goes “You don't get a second chance at a first impression”. And it’s true. Humans are hardwired to make snap judgements – it’s an evolutionary instinct. In...
Published: October 5, 2017
The Equation For Effective Communication
What if there were a simple equation that helped you become a better communicator? Well, now there is! When we say 'effective communication', we are essentially talking about sharing our ideas in...
Published: October 3, 2017
What Is Elocution and Why Does It Matter?
Elocution is an antiquated term, usually associated with clichéd phrases such as ‘how now brown cow’, or Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins. We think it is a path to speaking properly, and it associated...
Published: September 19, 2017
From Christmas Scrooge to Santa Rouge
How to turn grotty exchanges into delightful connections with six simple tips Christmas should be a time of cheer, but so often things come up that can turn us more into a Christmas scrooge....
Published: November 23, 2016
My Six Tips To Hilary Clinton To Be A More Powerful Communicator
Like many of us, I have been enthralled by the unfolding events of the American elections, and of course, as the director of London Speech Workshop, I can’t help but take a communication perspective....
Published: October 13, 2016
Accent Softening: Let’s Talk About Vowels
Vowels have a greater impact on accents than we think. When looking into accent softening, it is at first important to understand that it's no mean feat! The sounds you use to create your...
Published: September 20, 2016
How to Improve Speech Clarity Using Vowel Sounds
The delivery of what you say can make all the difference in how your audience remembers you - for both the right and wrong reasons! Remember that lacklustre speech you endured that...
Published: September 12, 2016
5 Top Tips For Making A Good First Impression
First impressions make a lasting impression, or so the saying goes. Which means it’s extra important to get that first moment of meeting just right to win people over. Here we share our top...
Published: September 12, 2016
