For many, many years Public Speaking was ranked as the thing we feared most (ahead of death, spiders and snakes). A recent study finds that Public Speaking is no longer our greatest fear, at least for Millennials and Gen X: click here to read more...
If you still would rather die than speak in public, and would like to learn to overcome your fear, contact Clearly Speaking for Public Speaking Training today.

Aphasia is a language impairment that affects a person's ability to speak, understand, read and/or write language.  Stroke is the most common cause of aphasia, but it may also be caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI) or other brain damage.  In honor of Aphasia Awareness Month, I am posting links to a number of resources available to people with aphasia and their loved ones:  

Watch this video for an overview of aphasia from many perspectives. It was created by students at the University of Massachusetts.

Aphasia Camp NW is a wonderful opportunity for people with aphasia and their care partners to participate in outdoor activities and share their experiences with others living with aphasia.  Click here to learn more.

Click on the links below to learn more about this challenging condition, and how you can get help:
The Aphasia Network
Faces of Aphasia 
National Aphasia Association
The American Stroke Association

Google has recently patented technology which filters search results according to the speaker's accent. While the technology has not yet been implemented, it is another example of how an accent can impact your communication.  Read more...

If you would like to learn to reduce your accent, and be understood the first time, every time, contact Clearly Speaking today.