Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

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Empowered & Real: Communication for a Brave New World

Yesterday I was sitting in my front room, with the cat climbing up the curtain behind me and my five-year-old son singing in the room next door, holding an important meeting with the Managing...

Written by Emma Serlin

Using Vocal Characteristics To Convey Emotion

The voice tells us a lot about a person and what they have to say. Versatility in your vocal characteristics and skills can be extremely valuable, whether you’re podcasting, acting or simply communicating verbally...

Written by Emma Serlin

The Brilliance Of Julia – An Interview With A Principal Coach

Twelve incredible individuals make up the coaching team at London Speech Workshop, each one handpicked for their expertise, warmth and that extra 'touch of magic' that embodies our values. Julia is one of our...

Written by Emma Serlin

6 Work Christmas Party Survival Tips

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Written by Emma Serlin

How To Stop Negative Thoughts

How many times have you thought “I could have done that much better” after giving a presentation or when leaving a job interview? There are lots of potential reasons for under-performance—but one of the most...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Dress For An Interview, With Stylist Nicole Page

At London Speech Workshop our Interview Technique course goes much further than just how to answer the questions that are fired at you. We teach our clients how to remain calm and composed, how...

Written by Emma Serlin

How to Speak in a British Accent: Tips for Indians Speaking English

To speak of ‘Indian speakers of English’ is to cast a very wide net. There is no one Indian accent - you will hear differences from region to region and language to language. However,...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Communicate In A New Job – With Impact!

Starting a new job is scary, right? It’s a bit like your first day of school - you want to make new friends, you don’t want to make a fool of yourself, not to...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Find Work-Life Balance & Support Your Team Virtually

As many people returned to the live rigours of the office environment from September, I was fortunate enough to embark on what I am terming a 'semi sabbatical'. I have two particular insights from...

Written by Emma Serlin

7 Self-Sabotaging Things You’re Doing At Work

Have you ever found yourself apologising for a suggestion, preceding an idea with a self-deprecating disclaimer, or phrasing a comment as a question in order to soften it? These communication habits can have a...

Written by Emma Serlin

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