Speechies Mindful Connections
A blog by Jessica Turner of Impactful Speech Therapy
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Accent Modification: Finding Your Confident Voice
When people hear the term accent modification, they sometimes think it means “getting rid of” an accent. In reality, accent modification is not about erasing where you’re from…
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Eye Contact: The Window Into Nonverbal Communication
Eye contact is one of the most direct and impactful forms of nonverbal communication. A glance can convey confidence, respect, warmth, or discomfort—sometimes more clearly than words ever…
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The Role of Planning in Everyday Success
Why Strong Planning Skills Matter Planning is one of those executive function skills that seems simple until you really need it. Whether it’s preparing for a big work…
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Building Confidence in Conversations
Confidence Is a Skill, Not a Trait Some people seem naturally confident when speaking, but confidence is something you can build with practice and intention. Most of us…
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Why Interrupting Is a Conversation Killer
The Hidden Cost of Cutting In Interrupting isn’t always meant to be rude. Many of us cut in because we’re excited, we don’t want to forget an idea,…
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How Poor Listening Leads to Big Misunderstandings
It’s Not Just About Words When we think about communication, we often focus on what’s being said. But just as important—if not more so—is how well we listen.…
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