by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Nov 26, 2014 | Culture and Values, Non Verbal Communication
Are how you stand and success related? The influence of posture, gestures and facial expressions is powerful and largely unconscious. This very fundamental form of communication goes back to our beginnings when language was non-existent. The oldest part of our brain...
by Heather Chetwynd | Nov 5, 2014 | Accent Modification
You CAN learn to speak clearly and be better understood when you speak English. Do you have difficulties understanding and/or being understood? The ability to participate comfortably in a conversation depends upon language and context. Understanding the culture, being...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Oct 28, 2014 | Business Communications
How do we speak with confidence? What do we actually do differently with our voice to convey confidence and authority? Here’s an interesting article on how to use stress and phrasing in order to have more impact you have when you speak with confidence and...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Oct 15, 2014 | Culture and Values
Active listening is a skill I teach my clients regularly. For non-native speakers, it is an essential skill, particularly when it comes to clarifying and verifying. Too many clients have made costly mistakes at work due to misunderstanding instructions. Sometimes this...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Oct 10, 2014 | Culture and Values
Before applying for a job, you need to prepare, prepare, prepare. The work you do upfront will improve your results significantly. Read about three things you can do to get yourself ready. 3 Things You Should Do Before Applying to Any Job Posting By Lou Adler I...