Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

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How To Communicate With Your Team – Part 1

When you have gone high enough up the ranks to have a team of people working underneath you, you might think you should already have basic aspects of leadership, like effective communication, in the...

Written by Emma Serlin

5 Ways To Stop Mumbling!

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Written by Emma Serlin

How To Make A Good First Impression

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Written by Emma Serlin

What is a Power Pose? The Importance of Body Language

With their arms raised skywards, fingers pointing and chests out, the Rio 2016 Olympians showed us some great examples of amazing power poses. Thinking back on the games, it’s easy to find oneself gasping at the...

Written by Emma Serlin

6 Techniques to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety

Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, is greater than the fear of death for 75% of us. It affects everyone from CEO to student, manager to marketer. Too many of us are filled with...

Written by Emma Serlin

Authentic Speech: What Does It Mean And Why Should You Care?

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Written by Emma Serlin

Glossophobia In ‘The King’s Speech’ – Why Is Public Speaking So Scary?

The fear of public speaking, or Glossophobia, affects three out of every four people. But what is it about speaking in front of others that is so frightening for us? How does an everyday...

Written by Emma Serlin

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