Every speaker has their own voice. Whether you are a native American English speaker or a non-native speaker, your personal vocal traits make up your accent. Your voice and accent are a part of who you are. However, in today’s business world, accents can be...
There is no correlation between accents and accomplishments or education. Why then are you judged on how you speak? We consciously or unconsciously judge people based on speech patterns, accents and word usage. The Sender-Receiver model of communication is overly...
With sensitive issues in the workplace at an all time high and in the spotlight, there is yet another white elephant in the room be it the boardroom, or the conference room. What happens when some of your most talented employees or potential employees speak with an...
Everyone has heard this style of speech. Upspeak (sometimes referred to as “uptalk”) is a verbal habit that some find unpleasant to listen to, especially when the speaker is addressing an audience. This style of speaking is marked by a rise in pitch at the end of a...
Maybe English is not your first language. You know how to speak English but your speech is heavily accented. Your intellect may be unfairly judged based on your speech. You ask yourself, “Do I have what it takes to speak with an American Accent?” And then a voice in...
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