Moving Your Mouth More Does More Than Just Improve Clarity
“Move your mouth and enunciate.” I can still hear my mother saying that to my brother at thirteen. His mumbled words drove us crazy—but it turns out, that little advice is about more than being understood. She, and the rest of us, were tired of asking him to repeat himself. His mumbled speech—part teenage self-consciousness, […]
Finding Your Voice: 15 Ways to Build the Confidence to Speak Up
Speaking up — whether in a meeting, a presentation, or a casual conversation — doesn’t always come naturally. Many professionals struggle with this, but staying silent can come at a cost. Your ideas, questions, and perspective matter. They spark connection, move projects forward, and shape how others perceive you. If your inner voice says, “What […]