Voice and Speech ARE Mental Health Issues
Voice and SpeechAREMental Health Issues As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to take a moment to talk about how closely voice and speech are tied to mental health. It’s hard to feel confident, happy, or at peace when you’re uncomfortable with how you sound or speak. In my work, I help […]
A Re-Introduction: Hi! I’m Judith Weinman
Hello! 👋 It’s been a little while since I said “hi” and since I have some new connections and “followers,” I thought I would do just that. Hi. I’m Judy, and I’m a voice, speech, and communication trainer. My life’s work is learning about and teaching others how we can become better, more comfortable and […]
Does Your Voice Suit Your Role(s)?
When I work with professionals who are developing their voices, the following quote sometimes comes to mind. A successful, effectual professional needs MANY voices because, no doubt, you play many roles in your job. A leader, a teammate, an authority, a persuader, an empathizer… all call for different voices. And if your voice doesn’t hit the right […]
The Sounds Of a Language are Just PART of the Story
Speaking another language fluently is challenging. Producing foreign speech sounds in new and unfamiliar patterns is demanding, to say the least. But the speech sounds themselves are just one part of the big picture. Our native language and speech patterns are deeply ingrained, and it takes more than some regular “English lessons” to learn and […]
Dealing With Overwhelm
Dealing with overwhelm when working on improving your communication skills Dealing with OverwhelmANDA Strategy For Consistently Improved Performance I work with both native and non-native English speakers who are working on improving their communication skills. Each individual has different goals and challenges, and I design a program based on their unique needs. The issue of […]
Latest Podcast about Voice
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Mamie Kanfer Stewart’s terrific podcast The Modern Manager. Listen to our conversation about how to use your voice to communicate effectively and authentically at work. Listen or read the key takeaways at https://themodernmanager.com/podcast-183/. Below is the blog she wrote for the episode. You really should check […]
How Do I Start a Program
How a Program Starts People often ask how a program with Accent On Speech works; specifically, how to start the ball rolling. So… I’ll tell you. Well, programs usually start by YOU reaching out to ME! We schedule a call, either online or over the phone. This is the initial consultation and might last 15 […]
Charlemagne was right…
Speaking in a second… or third… language is different from speaking in your native tongue. Even when your words are clear–at least most of the time, you may still struggle with conveying your message with the nuance that is created through the unique voice, intonation, and linguistic patterns of a language. Body language, eye contact, […]
Startling Stats on Business & Communication
Some Startling Statistics and Facts Regarding Business and Communication Hiring approaches, as well as how we develop talent AND the way we understand and appreciate differences all contribute to successful business and overall well-being–to the individual and company. 1. 46% of new hires fail. 2. The great resignation stats are startling. The Wall Street Journal said that the actual “quit rate” is four […]
How NOT To Lose In Business
How NOT To Lose in BusinessWhile Working in a Global Economy As the economy and the way we work becomes more global, we find ourselves working, connecting, and communicating with people from more diverse backgrounds… Different languages, different cultures, different ways of thinking and going about business. The global language for business is English. That’s just the […]