In Mindset Tips for Successful Communication (Part 1), we addressed the first 5 accent reduction mindset tips for jump-starting your progress in the beginning stages and for boosting your effectiveness in later stages.  Here are the remaining 5 mindset tips. Maximize Accent Training through Mindset Tips Celebrating your communication successes will empower you to continue […]

How a Public Speaking Mindset Creates Opportunities Mindset creates opportunities because you’ll see your visions come to life when you believe in them.  When I’m working with professionals to present information successfully, it comes down to a critical asset: mindset.  First and foremost you need a foundation that begins in your own mind.  That’s where confidence ultimately resides.  It moves from your […]

The idea of public speaking brings up daunting emotions for many.  One way to ease this discomfort is to better understand the factors of public speaking.  For that reason this article addresses frequently asked questions surrounding the topic of public speaking.  If your question is not listed here, feel free to add it in the […]

Is this you? Are you in this situation? You’ve been hearing people ask you to repeat yourself for far too long You realize that your accent is interferring with your effective communication Conversing with people is inefficient and effortful You’re ready to learn the accent techniques that will deliver your message the FIRST TIME  say it […]

In part 1 of this article, you learned 4 public speaking mindset tips.  Here are the remaining 4 mindset tips to get you out of your own way so you can capture and engage your audience every time. Embrace the importance of planning.  Set yourself up for success.  Prepare your speech/presentation.  Organize your presentation taking into consideration […]

Before I outline 4 of the 8 mindset tips for giving a stellar speech, you need to know that communication confidence didn’t come easy for me.  In fact, there was a time when I was so fearful of being around people, that I consciously avoided it.  After I realized that my fear was holding me […]

In 10 Myths and Truths about Accent Reduction (Myths 7-8), we covered myths and truths #7 and #8 of Accent Reduction.  They were: Review of Myths #7 & #8 #7 “Accent reduction is only for people who have been speaking English a long time.” Truth: Accent reduction is for English language learners who know enough […]

Why to Choose your Words Mindfully You have a very important message you get across.  You’re a leader.  There are people waiting to hear from you.  These are people who are ready to change themselves, a system, or some component of their personal or work-related life or both.   Yet they need you to show them […]

In 10 Myths and Truths about Accent Reduction: Part 3 (Myths 5-6), we covered myths and truths #5 and #6 of Accent Reduction.  They were: Review of Myths #5 & #6 #5 “Unless people say they have trouble understanding me, they understand me just fine.” Truth: Communication partners feel uncomfortable directly voicing that they have […]

In 10 Myths and Truths about Accent Reduction: Part 2 (Myths 3-4), we covered myths and truths #3 and #4 of Accent Reduction.  They were: Review of Myths #3 & #4 #3 “The American accent is too complex to learn. I’ll never be able to change my native language habits.” Truth: Diligently working with your […]