When we enter situations where we feel less than confident, we unconsciously display certain behaviors. These nervous habits telegraph to others that we feel awkward or uncertain. These behaviors often surface when we start meeting in person after time spent …

How to Avoid Body Language That Makes You Look Awkward. Read more »

In new or uncertain situations, we often let our body language reflect our unsettled emotions.  By being cognizant of the message our bodies are sending, we can improve our body language to convey the message we would prefer to send. …

Body Language That Conveys You Are Calm and Composed. Read more »

Communicating while wearing a mask is part of our everyday life. Whether business or social, we speak to communicate, but masks can impede our speech. Masks: muffle the sound of our voices  may lead us to mumble due to closeness of …

How to Speak Clearly While Wearing a Mask. Read more »

Whether we like it or not, we are often judged by our accent. Not only do people make assumptions about English-speaking foreigners and second-language speakers, but they may also base their beliefs on nothing more than a regional accent—Southern accent, …

Accent Reduction: Good or Bad Idea? Read more »