A common question I get from many of my clients of accent modification is, “why does it sound like that?” They are referring to the lack of one-to-one correspondence between sound and symbol. English seems to be a toss salad with five exceptions accompanying each rule.
Read MoreOn Sunday, October 4th, Well Said hosted an event called Dating on the Spectrum, which gathered individuals on the spectrum between ages 20-35 to allow them an opportunity to meet. Here are some tips that were shared with the participants, most of which are useful reminders for any person who are interested in speaking with a specific person.
Read MoreWhile the fear of judgement and rejection may convince us to withhold the observations, thoughts, feelings, and needs that arise within us, here are the benefits of self-disclosure.
Read MoreWhen you send a message, the way you say it is just as important if not more important than what you say. Even the most brilliant of ideas can seem like no big deal if presented without the right techniques. Here are the three components of a powerful message delivery.
Read MoreThe main purpose of communication is to understand, and to be understood. The understanding component can be done through active listening, which involves paraphrasing and clarifying. The second part— expressing yourself the way you intend—can be a trickier task. How are you to send a clear message when your needs, wants, feelings, and opinions are convoluted?
Read MoreThere are several structural distractions that keep us from actively listening. If our intention in listening is to compose a reply, we are not truly listening. So, how authentic is your listening?
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