Have you ever thought about working with a speech pathologist? Well, neither have I ... at least not since I worked with one in elementary school. But maybe it's time to consider the idea. Listen in, and hear speech pathologist Lenora Edwards explain how working with a speech language pathologist can help improve communication and presenting skills -- whether you're speaking to one person across a desk, 12 people in a convergence room, or 1,000 people in an auditorium.
Takeaways
- Why effective communication is crucial
- How speech therapy can benefit your communication and presentation skills in various scenarios
- Discover the components of speech therapy that you can improve
- How to reduce discomfort and improve confidence in speaking
- The importance of vocal hygiene
- Ways to care for vocal hygiene
- The importance of taking care of your vocal cords
- If you should be concerned with dialect and accent modification
- How to practice in formal and informal settings
Resources
- The Captivating Public Speaker on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRPWC
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