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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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

How To Improve Your Vocal Charisma

Great Vocal Charisma can really be the difference that can help you ace that talk or presentation or job interview. Being a powerful communicator is right at the top of the list for the...

Written by Emma Serlin

The Impact Of Mumbling At Work

According to Voice Empowerment, Mumbling is one of the top 5 annoying vocal habits- and if people are constantly asking you to repeat yourself, you may be a mumbler.   Mumbling gives your listeners...

Written by Emma Serlin

What We Don’t Do…

We often talk about what we DO do, so we thought we'd start this post a bit differently and share specifically what we DON'T do:   We don’t give sales training. We don’t give...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Build Your Influence At Work

Have you ever had a great work idea, then shared it with your boss or colleagues, but they weren’t as convinced about it as you were?   Then the next day, someone else shares...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Speak More Confidently In Online Meetings

Online meetings are here to stay. And we’re past the stage when they were just a novel chance to work in joggers.   We’ve realised the positives that come with them: access, efficiency and...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Deliver Negative Feedback

Whatever position you hold, giving feedback is a powerful tool.   However, it is only effective and productive when delivered properly. First of all, let’s think about the title of this blog… ‘negative feedback’...

Written by Emma Serlin

How Do I Get People To Listen To Me?

Communication is a two-way street. But sometimes it can feel like you’re working really hard and people are still not listening.   Frustrating, right? This could be for a whole host of reasons: from...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Speak With More Authority

Speaking with authority seems to come more naturally to some than others. Ever been in a meeting, convinced you’ve got the answers, but someone else just seems able to push their idea that bit...

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Say Sorry

The apology is a territory that needs to be negotiated carefully, to maintain personal integrity while being respectful of others. But it’s possible to do both!   It’s important to be an advocate of...

Written by Emma Serlin

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