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The Cost of Communication Barriers - October 26, 2008 -
A workforce without sufficient English skills presents a significant challenge to global companies. Employees who are unable to process and disseminate information quickly and accurately can adversely affect the bottom line. The question is not if a lack of English proficiency impacts operations, but how much it costs a company.
Potential Annual Costs For a Workforce without Adequate English ...
Are You Talking Too Fast? - October 11, 2008 -
Many of our foreign accent clients have a speech rate that is way too fast.
We’ll recommend the tried and true techniques of producing multi-syllabic words as if they’re individual words (hotdog would be hot-dog), tapping your finger for each word or syllable, repeating the word ‘100’ between words and phrases, taking a breath after each sentence or exaggerating vowel sounds.
However, often ...
A List Of Character Traits Exemplified By The Best Of Us (Part Two) - September 21, 2008 -
We have had the pleasure surveying many small business owners and therapists interested in starting and expanding their practices. It has become, more than apparent; those of us who operate private practices are indeed a rare breed.
The following part two of a list of character traits exemplified by the best of us. We hope you see yourself in this list and also that you might identify possible ...
A List Of Character Traits Exemplified By The Best Of Us (Part One) - September 05, 2008 -
A List Of Character Traits Exemplified By The Best Of Us (Part One)
We have had the pleasure surveying many small business owners and therapists interested in starting and expanding their practices. It has become, more than apparent; those of us who operate private practices are indeed a rare breed.
The following part one of a list of character traits exemplified by the best of us. We hope you ...
‘6 Good Reasons Why Reading Your Speech or Presentation is Not a Very Good Idea’ (Part 2) - August 24, 2008 -
‘6 Good Reasons Why Reading Your Speech or Presentation is Not a Very Good Idea’ (Part 2)
Have you ever attended a conference or workshop and the presenter reads his PowerPoint presentation to you? How did you feel? Bored? Put out? Did you feel like he was wasting YOUR time? Did you learn anything? If you're a nervous or anxious presenter, you may think reading is a quick and dirty way to ...
6 Good Reasons Why Reading Your Presentation is Not a Very Good Idea (Part 1). - August 07, 2008 -
Have you ever attended a conference or workshop and the presenter reads his PowerPoint presentation to you? How did you feel? Bored? Put out? Did you feel like he was wasting YOUR time? Did you learn anything?
If you're a nervous or anxious presenter, you may think reading is a quick and dirty way to get it 'over with'. Trust me, it's not.
Here is part one of our 6 Good Reasons Why ...
