Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

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Dr. Lindy Greer on Building High-Performing Executive Teams

At the executive level, decisions move faster, stakes are higher, and personalities are often stronger. When conflict arises, as it inevitably does, it can either fracture alignment or fuel performance.   In our recent...

Written by Jessica Gijini

8 Powerful Tools for Navigating Conflict

At London Speech Workshop, we believe conflict isn’t something to fear - it’s something to understand, navigate, and, ultimately, grow from.   In our recent webinar on Navigating Conflict With Grace, four brilliant speakers...

Written by Jessica Gijini

Webinar Recap: Navigating Conflict With Grace

Conflict is an inevitable part of life - be it in the boardroom, at home, or within ourselves.   Yet, when approached with curiosity and compassion, conflict can become a powerful catalyst for growth...

Written by Jessica Gijini

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome: 12 Proven Techniques

Imposter syndrome. That inner voice that whispers, “You’re not good enough,” just as you're about to do something brave, bold, or brilliant.   At London Speech Workshop, we believe everyone deserves to live with...

Written by Jessica Gijini

Emma Serlin, LSW’s CEO, Sheds Light On Communication In “Love Is Blind”

In the realm of reality TV, where emotions run high and connections are made (or broken) in front of a national audience, the importance of communication becomes more evident than ever. It's a theme...

Written by Emma Serlin

Building Bridges In Communication

The art of ending your sentences with confidence.   Effective communication is a fine art, honed over time with practice and insight. One subtle yet powerful aspect of this art is how you conclude...

Written by Emma Serlin

How to Use Notes When Public Speaking Without Losing Your Audience

Watch any TEDx talk and you’ll see the speaker strolling confidently around the stage, making eye contact with members of the audience and using their arms - their whole bodies even - to add...

Written by Emma Serlin

What Is ‘Good Elocution’?

Elocution is often associated with a certain way of speaking- known as 'received pronunciation' which is generally based on educated speech in southern England. However it's a rather dated notion nowadays, as there is...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Write A Speech – 5 Tips

Writing a speech and starting with a blank page can feel pretty challenging. Our Founder and Director, Emma created this brilliant guide using the acronym 'POWER' for creating powerful presentations and speeches called The...

Written by Emma Serlin

Sound Confident – 3 Quick Tips!

If you've got an important presentation or meeting coming up, you could be worrying about sounding confident - after all, if you don't sound confident, will people take you seriously? The way you deliver...

Written by Emma Serlin

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