One technique (including breathing techniques) that fast talkers (as well as speakers of English as a second language) can use to slow their speech for greater positive impact on their audiences consists of visualizing punctuation.  When some people get nervous speaking, they have a tendency to speak faster. If you are one of them, you’re […]

Fast talkers can slow their rate of speech to make greater positive impacts on their audiences.  One of our followers at Master Your Accent recently asked “What recommendations do you have to slow down the tempo of speech. I have been told multiple times that I speak too quickly when giving speeches.”  It’s a question […]

One accent reduction method involves 3 easy rules for pronouncing final -s.  Pronouncing “s” in the final position of words is a common challenge to speakers of English as a non-native language.  One particular challenge is understanding when to add an extra syllable to the final -s.  Keep reading if you find it difficult to […]

One accent reduction method involves 3 easy rules for pronouncing final -s.  Pronouncing “s” or -s otherwise known as final -s in plurals and third person singular verbs is easy when you know the rules.  Although “s” is spelled as such, it doesn’t mean it’s pronounced as such.  If you aren’t sure what the rules […]

Review of Part 1: Conditioned Self’s Job In Public Speaking: How Mindset Creates Opportunities-Part 1 (Conditioned Self’s Job), you realized the potential harmful effects of the conditioned self on your ability to create opportunities through public speaking.  You learned that the job of the conditioned self is to protect you from vulnerability, pain, and discomfort.    You […]

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 […]