Communication & Accent Reduction Blog

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The 7 Seconds That Matter Most

In the same way that body language affects communication, first impressions affect communication, and can establish the entirety of a relationship.

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...

Written by Emma Serlin

TED Talks To Watch: 7 Secrets Of The Greatest Speakers In History

Of all the speeches you’ve heard in your life, which one sticks out to you the most?

Written by Emma Serlin

Here Are 5 Tips That Make For A Memorable Wedding Speech

We've got five simple and actionable tips to help you prepare a good wedding speech. 

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Soften An Accent (Without Losing It Altogether)

Accents tell the story of our background and our culture. So, why would we want to get rid of them?

Written by Emma Serlin

How To Be Charming On Holiday

Sun, sea, sand… what about smiling, small talk and saying thank you!

Written by Emma Serlin

Authentic Speech: What Does It Mean And Why Should You Care?

Why is authentic communication so hard? And how do some of us end up sounding accidentally inauthentic when in fact we really do care?

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?

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.

Written by Emma Serlin

5 Ways To Help You Present Effectively At Expos

Expos have long been an opportunity for businesses and nations alike to discuss global trends from the metaverse to nanotechnologies. No matter how big or small the topic, presenting to a global audience can...

Written by Emma Serlin

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