Posts tagged laura janzen
How To Replace “Sorry” At Work

If you want to appear more confident in professional environments, eliminating “sorry” from your vocabulary is a good place to start. You don’t need to apologize for not understanding, stating your opinion or asking a question. Be unapologetically assertive when voicing your thoughts in the office and watch your confidence grow.

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Breaking Down The Aggressive Communicator

If you often receive feedback that you are “short”, “blunt”, “intimidating” or even “rude” it’s likely that you are someone who leans towards being an aggressive communicator. Let’s take a minute to breakdown what qualities of someone’s communication may lead them to come across as aggressive.

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Masked Messenger - Communicate Clearly During Covid-19

Wearing a mask muffles the sounds of speech and can make higher pitched voices difficult to understand. Additionally, face coverings remove our ability to get visual cues from lip movements and facial expressions, which are very helpful for understanding speech. So how can you project your message clearly while still protecting your health?

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Why Am I Struggling to Feminize My Voice?

Certain ways of attempting to sound more feminine are unsustainable, damaging to the vocal cords and/or simply will not lead to a passable feminine voice. Let’s explore some of the common mistakes and misunderstandings that can prevent someone from achieving a natural and sustainable feminine voice.

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