What are the most useful communication acronyms for work? WELL SAID introduces evidence-based tools like WAIT, THINK, and DEAR MAN for clearer interactions.
Understanding Communication Acronyms: Tools To Support Clear, Professional Interactions Read Post »
When a public figure exhibits a distinct manner of speaking, it often brings a rare moment of public awareness to voice disorders. In RFK Jr’s case, he has publicly stated that his voice issues are due to a condition called spasmodic dysphonia (SD). I thought it might be helpful to use this post to explain what that is and what we know about managing this complex neurological condition.
What’s with RFK Jr’s Voice? A Look at Spasmodic Dysphonia Read Post »
How can frameworks organize your thoughts? Learn structured communication approaches that help adults express complex ideas clearly in professional settings.
How Frameworks Can Help Organize Your Thoughts Read Post »
How do manual therapy and resonance approaches differ in voice treatment? Compare two evidence-based paths in voice therapy for adults with vocal disorders.
Two Paths In Voice Therapy: Manual Voice Therapy and Resonance Read Post »
What is vocal resonance? WELL SAID explains how resonance creates voice quality, strength, and projection—key concepts for professional speakers and singers.
What Is Vocal Resonance? Read Post »
How do you support a loved one in speech therapy? Learn what family and friends can do to encourage progress and practice for adults in communication treatment.
How To Support A Loved One In Speech Therapy Read Post »
How does breath connect to voice and anxiety? Learn breathing techniques that support voice production while managing stress and performance anxiety in adults.
Breath: Its Connection To The Voice & Easing Anxiety Read Post »
What is conversation training therapy? WELL SAID explains how adults can improve turn-taking, topic maintenance, and pragmatic skills in professional conversations.
A Guide To Conversation Training Therapy Read Post »
How does emphasis clarify your message? Learn about prosody, stress patterns, and vocal techniques that help adults communicate meaning clearly in professional settings.
The Power Of Emphasis: How It Clarifies Your Message Read Post »
How do we understand emotions through facial expressions? Learn about nonverbal communication cues that convey emotion and enhance interpersonal understanding.
Understanding Emotions Through Facial Expressions Read Post »
How do you master English vowel sounds? Learn about vowel articulation, common pronunciation challenges for non-native speakers, and strategies to improve clarity.
Understanding and Mastering English Vowel Sounds Read Post »
Is your voice a tool or hindrance? Explore how voice quality impacts professional success and when voice problems hold adults back from communication goals.
Voice: A Tool Or Hindrance? Read Post »
How do video game voice-over actors protect their voice? Learn essential vocal care techniques for long recording sessions, character voices, and vocal endurance.
Essential Vocal Care For Video Game Voice-Over Actors Read Post »
How do you navigate holiday work parties? Communication tips for small talk, professional boundaries, and social confidence in seasonal workplace gatherings.
Navigating Holiday Work Parties: A Guide Read Post »
What kinds of speech sounds do we make in English? Learn about consonants, articulation patterns, and phonetics that create clear pronunciation for adults.
What Kinds Of Speech Sounds Do We Make In English? Understanding Consonants Read Post »
How does everything work together in speech therapy? Learn about the interconnected elements of successful therapy—goals, practice, feedback, and progress for adults.
Finding Your Flow In Speech Therapy: How Everything Works Together Read Post »
What is speech as a motor activity? Understand the neuromuscular coordination required for speech production and how motor learning principles apply to therapy.
Speech As A Motor Activity Read Post »
What is the power of straw phonation? Explore SOVT (semi-occluded vocal tract) exercises that strengthen voice safely and reduce strain for adult speakers and singers.
The Power Of Straw Phonation: Exploring SOVT Exercises Read Post »
How do you overcome stage fright? Speech-language pathology insights on managing performance anxiety, breathing techniques, and building confidence for public speaking.
Overcoming Stage Fright: Insights from Speech-Language Pathology Read Post »
How does drinking water benefit your voice? Learn about hydration’s impact on vocal fold health, voice quality, and why water is essential for professional voice users.
Hydration And Harmony: How Drinking Water Benefits Your Voice Read Post »
How do you combat fear of public speaking? Learn about glossophobia, anxiety management techniques, and building confidence for presentations.
Combat the Fear of Public Speaking Read Post »
