First impressions matter – you’ve likely heard it said that interviewers decide on a candidate within the first 30 seconds; some take even less time. When public speaking, you’ve got about 60 seconds to capture your audience’s attention, establish...
Public speaking is a daunting task for many of us. But it’s often a task we cannot avoid. Whether it be giving a presentation at work or doing the best man speech at your friend’s wedding, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s where public...
Aren’t you tired of the same boring, bland corporate presentations? Do you want a presentation aid to inject a little life into your proposal or pitch? You’re not alone. After three decades of PowerPoint presentations, it’s all starting to get a bit repetitive....
There are Three American Speech Sounds Produced in the Nasal Cavity There are three American consonant speech sounds that do resonate in your nasal cavity. They are /m/, /n/ and /ng/ as in “song.” When these sounds are produced, sound waves vibrate in your nasal...
Just as all cultures have their own style with how they speak with melody, the same is true with the degree of tension required for speaking with less of an accent and improving English pronunciation. Many accented individuals speak with too much tension in their...
