Let's Talk Human 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.
Accent Softening | Assertiveness | BCorp | Communication Tips | Confidence | eBooks | Effective Communication | Elocution | First Impression | Interview technique | introvert | LSW Team | Meetings | Nonverbal Communication | Pitching | Presentation Skills | Press | Pronunciation Tips | Public Speaking | Unca | Uncategorized | Virtual Communication | Wedding Speech | Women In Business | Workplace communication
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...
Published: November 28, 2021
5 British Pronunciation Tips For A Nigerian Accent
"I have mastery of the language; yet whenever I speak, I am viewed as an unlearned person as people struggle to understand my speech.” - Chinweike, LSW student Do you feel like your...
Published: September 14, 2021
Is Olympic Presenter Alex Scott’s “Working Class” Accent An Issue?
With the Olympics comes hours and hours of commentating, and we salute these hard-working individuals who manage to communicate the journeys of our favourite athletes to us so beautifully, while we pretend to be...
Published: August 3, 2021
4 Pronunciation Tips To Soften A French Accent
Ahh the beautiful French language… it conjures up images of romance, beauty and charm. As a Francophone in an English-speaking country, you’ve probably been complimented on your attractive accent countless times - it’s commonly...
Published: July 27, 2021
8 Communication Life Hacks We Can Learn From Elite Athletes
Wow, what a year of sporting activity 2021 is turning out to be! Whether you’re a hardcore football fan, an annual Wimbledon club member or just flick the telly on for your favourite Olympics...
Published: July 14, 2021
6 Common Speech Habits To Avoid In A Job Interview
You've come dressed with a smile, you're wearing the appropriate attire, and you've nailed the firm handshake. Congratulations! You've passed phase one of the interview process (and that alone is an important phase!). ...
Published: May 31, 2021
How To Enunciate Better & Stop Mumbling
Mumbling is when you don’t speak clearly or loudly enough, and it can be difficult for whomever you are speaking to, to hear your words and understand what you are saying. It’s a common...
Published: May 14, 2021
3 Ways To Sound Confident Even When You’re Not
There’s no denying it - it’s been a bizarre year! And one of the most disconcerting aspects has to be the imposed isolation, shrinking our world down to government-stipulated bubbles. For 12 months, we’ve...
Published: April 30, 2021
Our New Accent Confidence Course Has Launched
Our brand new Accent Confidence & Clarity eLearning Course is here - and I couldn’t be more proud. It’s been in the making for a year, in fact, for 12 years really, since I...
Published: April 9, 2021
The Significant Value of 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 short...
Published: March 22, 2021