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 […]

In How to Consciously Engage, Inspire, Connect, and Lead: Part 3, we addressed the importance of identifying negative feelings and their associated thoughts.  Here, we outline 7 simple steps to completing a Thought Record. 7 Step Process for Thought Record Identify the Negative Feelings.  Examples are: sad, anxious, angry, guilty, lonely, hopeless, and frustrated. Rate […]

Are you Embracing your Power? Expanding and impacting your audience requires mindfulness.  Techniques and experience are powerful tools, yet as powerful is BELIEF IN YOURSELF.  You wish you could get your message out to a bigger audience.  You want to reach more individual clients.  Perhaps you hope to speak to groups of people.  Maybe you […]

In 10 Myths and Truths about Accent Reduction: Part 1 (Myths 1-2), we covered myths and truths #1 and #2 of Accent Reduction.  They were: Review of Myths #1 & #2 #1 “I don’t need to modify my accent for people to understand me better.” Truth: By you speaking with more of the English sounds […]

There are many myths about accent reduction.  Discovering the truths about these myths is essential in creating effective communication with native English speakers if you speak English as a non-native language.  These truths will open doors to opportunities for you.  They’ll assist you in expressing your unique talents, skills, personality and spirit. Accent Reduction Myths […]