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Communication Breakthrough #2 – BE YOURSELF

Many people separate their “speaker style” ie. the way they speak during a presentation, from their natural conversational style. Put yourself in the audience – wouldn’t you prefer to have a “conversation” with the speaker, rather than being formally “presented to”? When you are the one presenting — have a conversation with the audience – [...]

Accent on Accents

If English isn’t your first language, and you want to speak more clearly in English, there are some easy steps you can take. Let’s first look at the goal. I believe that is isn’t necessary to sound completely North American. You can be proud of your accent – yes, PROUD! It tells people about your [...]

Executive Charisma – How to have “presence”

What is that extra “something” ,”Je ne sais quois” that makes you stare at another person, want to talk to them, be in their company, listen to their every word? Is it only looks (think Henry Kissinger)? Is it just wardrobe (think Johnny Depp)? I don’t think so. It’s charisma! Some people have it more [...]

10 tips to reduce your accent

Here are the 10 best tips to reduce your accent….

1. The sound (th) is one of the most important and most difficult to pronounce in English. It is important because it is present in 80% of English dialogue. So when you are correct – you will sound much clearer. It is difficult to master the muscle movement involved. To pronounce (th) put your tongue between your teeth and breathe out. Hint: Remember to feel the vibration of the th (voiceless) against your tongue. It is much more important to get the tongue placement between the teeth for [th] voiceless and [th] voiced than to say them differently.

2. The rhythm of your words in English is just as important as the pronunciation of sounds – master your rhythm by stressing each word on the right syllable – and reducing the remaining syllables. Stress only ONE syllable in each word. Most English words have one main stress point. The remaining vowels are de-stressed or lose their sound (schwa).

Accent reduction tips

The sound (th) is one of the most important and most difficult to pronounce in English. It is important because it is present in 80% of English dialogue. So when you are correct – you will sound much clearer. It is difficult to master the muscle movement. involved. To pronounce (th) put your tongue between [...]

Public Speaking Tips

Create your remarks from the point of view of the audience’ needs. Try not to memorize your remarks– this will make you sound stilted. Instead – get the idea across in your own words. Speak conversationally- like you are talking to a friend. The audience will WANT to listen to you if you don’t sound [...]

Presentation Tips

Project your voice If you sound enthusiastic about your topic—your audience will feel enthusiastic too – it’s catchy! Use slides only to enhance your remarks—not to replace your remarks. Wear comfortable shoes—the last thing you want , is to be aware of discomfort during your presentation

How to make fast progress?

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Do Networking events send shivers down your spine?

Did you know that the #1 fear of most people is walking into a room full of strangers? This is often what happens at a networking event – so here are some tips to look and act cool and confident: Enter the room with upright posture and a smile. Look as if you WANT to [...]

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