Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

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Why Every Team Should Have a Lunch & Learn

At London Speech Workshop, we believe that communication isn’t just about what we say - it’s about how we connect, listen, and respond.    That’s why we love our Lunch & Learn sessions, where...

Written by Emma Serlin

Zelensky’s Communication Misstep: Lessons in Navigating Conflict with Grace

The recent exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked significant discussion.    Many have pointed out Zelensky’s apparent struggle in handling the conversation with the emotional intelligence...

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

How To Overcome Fear Of Speaking In Meetings

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

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

Post-Pandemic: 8 Communication Tips For Returning To The Office

Over the past year, we’ve all had to adjust to the virtual workplace and the challenges that come with it – from being interrupted on Zoom calls with Internet latency to missing out on...

Written by Emma Serlin

5 Ways To Host More Productive Virtual Meetings

Virtual meetings. They’ve lost their shine a bit, haven’t they? Gone are the heady days when the word ‘Zoom’ might have struck up connotations of dynamism and efficiency. When the idea of a ‘Hangout’...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Have Difficult Conversations At Work

Conversations can be difficult for a number of reasons, but usually it’s because we’re worried about how the other person will react, or that we will make them feel bad.   We can pendulum-swing...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Deal With Interruptions At Work

Dealing with interruptions in a meeting room of big personalities can feel like standing on a motorway and trying to hold the attention of incoming traffic. The thought of “I’m going to be interrupted...

Written by Emma Serlin

Transform Your Presentation Skills – From Boring To Inspiring

Engaging an audience can be daunting at the best of times. Especially when they believe the topic you are tasked with explaining has a lot in common with watching not-yet-dry paint. Even though you’re...

Written by Emma Serlin

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