How to go from ignored to adored at work
Visit any organisation and you’ll find a mix of different kinds of people: a plethora of personalities. It’s what makes for great ideas, creativity and ultimately, success. But it’s also what can...
Why is English pronunciation so difficult for Spanish speakers?
If your mother tongue is Spanish, you may find learning and pronouncing some English words and phrases very challenging. Since many of our Accent Softening clients are Spanish speakers, we thought it...
How effective communication can unlock your team's potential
If you have been around the block a few times in business, you will know that effective teams don’t happen by accident. What if the key is communication?
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Presentation skills: the dos and don’ts of the dreaded Q&A
You’ve finished your presentation and the audience is applauding loudly. You feel a swell of adrenalin and know you’ve done a great job – all that practise was worth it. But now it’s time for the...
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Valentines advice: From the bedroom to the boardroom...
Ever wondered what makes your colleagues tick? What turns them on in the office? Or do you save all your best lines for that special someone back at home?
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This Christmas cracker joke sums up how accents can be a challenge!
Three guysare out walking. The first one says, “Windy, isn’t it?” The second one answers, “No, it’s Thursday!” To which the third replies, “So am I. Let’s go get a beer.”
Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Tribe
The BBC has just released their findings from the world's largest loneliness study. 55,000 people took part in the BBC's Loneliness Experiment in collaboration with the Wellcome Collection. The...
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What leaders can learn from Donald Trump's communication skills: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.
Like it or lump it Donald Trump can teach us a thing or two about leadership. A businessman from New Jersey, Trump has elevated himself to the highest political office in his country. Divisive as he...
What is vocal charisma and how can we achieve it?
In today's job market, “Communication Skills” have transcended the ‘soft skills’ category and gone right to number one on every hiring managers list when it comes to securing new talent. For those of...
Brevity: Three tips on speaking less while saying more
We’ve all been that person in a scenario where we wanted to communicate something, but we realise with a sinking heart, we’ve fluffed it. The urge was there, to speak above the parapet, to have our...