What is Executive Presence? | Part 2: Communication This topic has a lot of complexity to it, so I’ll mention a few areas. The key is to be honest with yourself about your communication. Most of us don’t really know what others think of us…

What is Happening Behind the Curtain When Someone Talks at Breakneck Speed In my last couple of postings, I said how talking quick (in the perception of the audience) may not be so promptly understood by basically slowing down. That is, ad…

The Complexity of Indian Accents in American English Not every person from India has a similar accent, so what’s essential to consider while distinguishing what to focus on to create clear speech. Here are some things to consider: A few pe…

Who Can Help - English By The Hour I’m generally surprised when I ask clients who give them feedback and they say “nobody.” It must feel shocking to be so detached, however on the other hand, possibly it's a matter of not noticing things b…