Behind every remark, response and story is an intention. We can call them hidden agendas. Some speakers are very well acquainted with their intentions, and may use them to craft a desired impression, while others use it to help make a case for their essential value as an individual, or to engender feelings of pity.
Read MoreHere are 10 quick tips to support more effective listening skills in a workplace, whether that be during a meeting, or an interaction with a colleague. These can apply in-person, or virtually!
Read MoreLessons from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are appropriate for managing our responses to the COVID-19 pandemic; they can also help us to manage our communication-related anxiety.
Read MoreThe month of May is when we celebrate our communication skills and the healthcare professionals that treat them. It is also when we advocate for changes to improve the lives of people with communication disorders. Click to learn more.
Read MoreConcision is the act of being concise. While some individuals may mistake frequent and verbose speakers as good communicators, these two are of a completely different nature.
Read MoreMy name is Laura Janzen and I am a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). I am thrilled to be joining the amazing group of clinicians here at Well Said and would love to tell you all a bit about me!
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