Speechies Mindful Connections
A blog by Jessica Turner of Impactful Speech Therapy
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The Power of Facial Expressions in Nonverbal Communication
If posture is the frame of communication, facial expressions are the headline. Our face is often the first thing people notice when we interact, and it carries an…
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Task Initiation—Beating Procrastination
How to Get Started When You Don’t Feel Like It We’ve all been there—staring at a blank page, a messy room, or a long to-do list, knowing we…
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Confident Communication Strategies That Make an Impact
Confidence in communication isn’t about being the loudest person in the room—it’s about being clear, authentic, and intentional with your message. Whether you’re speaking in a professional meeting,…
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How to Repair a Communication Breakdown
Even in the best relationships—whether at work, with family, or among friends—communication doesn’t always go smoothly. A misunderstood text, a rushed conversation, or assumptions left unchecked can easily…
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How to Be a Better Active Listener
We’ve all been in conversations where we walk away thinking, “They didn’t hear a word I said.” Maybe the other person was distracted, interrupted constantly, or rushed to…
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The Power of Word and Sentence Stress in Communication
When we think about communication, we often focus on vocabulary and grammar. But there’s another element that carries just as much—if not more—weight: stress. In English, the way…
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