Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

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The Impact Of Mumbling At Work

According to Voice Empowerment, Mumbling is one of the top 5 annoying vocal habits- and if people are constantly asking you to repeat yourself, you may be a mumbler.   Mumbling gives your listeners...

Written by Emma Serlin

Linguistic Convergence And Communication Accommodation Theory

Have you ever been speaking to someone with a different accent, and found yourself changing the way you speak to sound more like them?   It might be just little touches, so you realise...

Written by Emma Serlin

That Magical Combination That We Call Eloquence

Have you ever listened to a brilliant speaker and felt captivated by the music of their speech, the poetry of their words and the resonance of their voice? Then they probably have that magical combination...

Written by Emma Serlin

9 Tips To Overcome Fear Of Public Speaking

For many of us, being called upon to deliver a presentation to dozens or even hundreds of people is a daunting prospect.   In fact, it’s well documented that we fear giving presentations more...

Written by Emma Serlin

Why Integrate Your Values?

Discovering and understanding our personal values can be one of the most powerful tools for creating and enjoying an empowered life. Yet surprisingly, many people don't know how to find their values. In this blog,...

Written by Emma Serlin

The 7 Seconds That Matter Most

In the same way that body language affects communication, first impressions affect communication, and can establish the entirety of a relationship.   Humans are intrinsically programmed to shy away from situations that are uncomfortable,...

Written by Emma Serlin

What We Don’t Do…

We often talk about what we DO do, so we thought we'd start this post a bit differently and share specifically what we DON'T do:   We don’t give sales training. We don’t give...

Written by Emma Serlin

TED Talks To Watch: 7 Secrets Of The Greatest Speakers In History

Of all the speeches you’ve heard in your life, which one sticks out to you the most? Does Martin Luther King spring to mind? Winston Churchill? Or more recently, perhaps Greta Thunberg or Malala...

Written by Emma Serlin

Here Are 5 Tips That Make For A Memorable Wedding Speech

Most of us are not natural or practised public speakers.   And yet when you're given the honour of making a wedding speech, you're suddenly expected to engage hundreds of listeners and do eloquent...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Soften An Accent (Without Losing It Altogether)

Accents are important. They are an intrinsic part of who we are. They are part of our heritage.   They tell the story of our background and our culture. So, why would we want...

Written by Emma Serlin

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