Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

Put the kettle on and your feet up – this is your space to read, learn and explore the world of verbal and non-verbal communication.

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Zelensky vs Biden: A Powerful Lesson In Communication

The range of emotions felt as we’ve watched Volodymyr Zelensky speak via Zoom to parliaments across the world over the past few weeks, is vast. There’s no question that the Ukrainian President is speaking from...

Written by Emma Serlin

7 Ways To Build Connection Within Your Virtual Team

As we find ourselves in a different kind of hybrid working world - going into the office more regularly but with many meetings, presentations and networking events still held virtually, it's so important to...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Overcome Fear Of Public Speaking

Did you know that Mahatma Gandhi, Sir Richard Branson, Sigmund Freud, Abraham Lincoln and Prince Harry have all admitted going out of their way to avoid speaking in public? So fear not, you're not...

Written by Emma Serlin

Women Who Lead The Way In Communication

International Women’s Day is about celebrating the tremendous achievements of women around the world and calling for a more gender balanced world. In light of this, we asked the team at LSW to share...

Written by Emma Serlin

What Will You Get From A Taster Session?

A Taster Session is an hour-long session with a London Speech Workshop expert coach of your choice, where you will experience our unique method, passion and insight will help you communicate more effectively across...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Banish Conference Call Anxiety For Good

Over the last few years, conference calls have become a very normal part of our day-to-day. For some, this is great news - you can have your notes on the screen, wear your slippers...

Written by Emma Serlin

PowerPoint Tips: Why Storytelling Is Key To Presenting

I am willing to bet that when you’re tasked with giving a presentation at work, the first thing you do is load up PowerPoint or an equivalent programme on your computer. However, by presenting...

Written by Emma Serlin

10 Ways A Business Communication Workshop Will Help You AND Your Team

Communication is at the heart of our professional lives - from building rapport with colleagues and sharing ideas in a meeting, right through to delivering presentations and asking for a promotion. It impacts the...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Overcome Fear Of Speaking In Meetings

If you’re an introvert, meetings can feel like warzones in which your main goal is to duck extroverted bullets while the loudest personalities exchange fire. So how do you do yourself justice in such...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome: 12 Tips

How many times have you thought “I could’ve done that much better” after giving a presentation or leaving a job interview? There are lots of potential reasons for underperformance—but the one we give the...

Written by Emma Serlin

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