How to do yourself justice in meetings
If you’re an introvert, meetings can feel like warzones in which your main goal is to duck extroverted bullets while the loudest personalities exchange fire. So how do you do yourself justice in such...
Managing multi-cultural teams: a guide to improving communication
In an increasingly multicultural workplace - and with team working on the rise - it is becoming more and more important to prioritise effective cross-cultural communication. The good news is that...
7 self-sabotaging things you’re doing at work
Have you ever found yourself apologising for a suggestion, preceding an idea with a self-deprecating disclaimer, or phrasing a comment as a question in order to soften it? These communication habits...
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.”