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Why clear speech matters even more when working remotely

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I see more clients seeking support not only because they struggle to speak, but because the demands of online communication highlight things they never noticed before such as intonation patterns, fast speech rate, use of filler words, unclear consonants/syllables, or simply feeling less confident when talking to a screen. Clear, intentional speech has always been important. But today, it plays a much larger role in how you show up professionally.

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What’s with RFK Jr’s Voice? A Look at Spasmodic Dysphonia

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.

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Cosmetic Procedures and Speech Clarity

In recent years, lip fillers and Botox have become incredibly popular cosmetic procedures. Many people choose them to enhance facial symmetry, fullness, or a youthful look, especially around the lips, cheeks, or jawline. While these treatments are primarily cosmetic, they can sometimes influence how we move our mouth, form sounds, and even how clearly we speak.

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How Stress Affects Your Voice

You’re in the middle of a big presentation. Your throat feels tight, your voice cracks, and suddenly projecting your words feels harder than usual. Sound familiar? Stress, anxiety and nervousness don’t just live in your mind, they live in your body too. The success of communication, whether at work or in everyday life, is closely tied to your thoughts and emotions. This article outlines how stress can impact your voice and how to take back control.

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How Frameworks Can Help Organize Your Thoughts

Structured speaking frameworks can be very powerful. They give you a roadmap to follow so that your ideas can be expressed in a clear, step-by-step way. In this post, I’ll explain what each of these frameworks looks like, why they’re especially useful for adults with ADHD (or suspected ADHD), and how you can use them in your daily life to build confidence in your communication.

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Evolution Of Communication And Socialization In The Age Of Technology

Communication is fundamental to human connection, shaping social structures, cultural identity, and interpersonal relationships. Before the 1900s, interaction relied primarily on oral traditions, handwritten letters, and community gatherings. These were deeply personal modes of exchange, requiring effort, presence, and intentionality. Oral storytelling and public speeches acted as the social glue of communities, ensuring language and cultural knowledge passed across generations.

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Overall Tone: When Words Aren’t Enough

Have you ever said and truly meant the phrase, “thanks a lot, I’m fine, it’s okay” but the listener didn’t believe you? It’s likely not due to what you said, but rather how you said it. This article highlights how tone of voice plays a key role in communication and why we can’t rely solely on the words we use to fully and accurately express ourselves.

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Two Paths In Voice Therapy: Manual Voice Therapy and Resonance

When people think about voice therapy, they often imagine exercises that train the voice directly. While that is certainly one approach, voice therapy can also involve working with the body itself to release tension. This can involve improving posture, and directly releasing muscle tension, to create the right conditions for the voice to function more freely.

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Neurogenic Stuttering

Neurogenic stuttering is an acquired fluency disorder that emerges after damage to the brain. It is linked to neurological events such as strokes, head injuries, or progressive diseases that interfere with the normal control of speech. Unlike developmental stuttering, where there is no confirmed cause, neurogenic stuttering is tied to specific structural or functional changes in the nervous system.

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Reframing Conflict As Collaboration

If you’re reading this, you may be trying to figure out how to approach your coworker or partner or even your parents about a disagreement. As a society we’ve pushed the unproductive narrative that conflict is a bad thing and should be avoided. This article will address why avoidance happens, the negative impact of it and how to approach conflict with assertiveness and confidence.

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How To Successfully Have Small Talk

Small talk is something that many people do not always feel comfortable with. Some may feel they do not know what to say or how to carry the conversation because it feels awkward. Others may feel the conversation is pointless and forced and do not try to put much effort into it. Even though it may feel this way sometimes, whether the conversation feels important or not, it is a window to building relationships and potentially even starting longer conversations.

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What Is Vocal Resonance?

When most people think about their voice, they tend to focus on the sound that comes out of their mouth. They might notice the pitch of their voice, whether it is high or low. They might notice the loudness, whether they are speaking softly or projecting strongly. But there is another important quality of the voice that often goes unnoticed until something feels “off.” This quality is called vocal resonance.

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Accent Vs. Identity

Your accent is a reflection of your identity, culture and personal history and deserves to be respected and valued. In this article, you’ll learn what accent modification actually is, the ethics behind it and what success actually looks like.

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Understanding The Difference Between Apraxia Of Speech And Misarticulation

Apraxia of speech involves inconsistent errors and difficulty coordinating the precise  movements needed for speaking, even when the person knows exactly what they want to say.  On the other hand, misarticulation leads to predictable, repeated mistakes in producing specific  sounds. These differences matter because they require distinct approaches to assessment and  therapy.

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How To Support A Loved One In Speech Therapy

When someone you love is working on their speech, whether it is their voice, fluency, articulation, or any other aspect of communication, it can be hard to know exactly how to help. You may feel unsure about what to say. You might even feel nervous about making things worse. That is totally understandable, since watching someone you care about go through a vulnerable process like speech therapy can bring up questions you did not expect to have.

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Traumatic Brain Injury And Speech

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) disrupts the brain’s normal function due to a sudden external force, often caused by accidents, falls, sports injuries, or assaults. Depending on the severity, TBI can range from a mild concussion to long-term impairment or coma. One of the most profound yet often overlooked consequences of TBI is its impact on speech and communication.

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Stuttering, Redefined: From Fixing Speech To Honoring The Speaker

Definitions, language and common beliefs around stuttering, albeit helpful at times, may also be harmful and limiting. This article aims to give voice to stuttering-inclusive and empowering language and challenge outdated notions and stigma surrounding fluency. This article is for anyone impacted by stuttering: individuals who stutter, their listeners, and the professionals who support them.

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Understanding Social Communication

It is important to have good communication skills for building and maintaining relationships, participating in social and academic settings, and navigating professional environments. In social situations, communication involves more than vocabulary and sentence structure; it encompasses how language is used in context — how individuals initiate, maintain, and end interactions, interpret verbal and nonverbal cues, and adjust their communication based on the listener and setting.

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Sleep Well, Speak Well

Just like they say ‘you can’t outrun a bad diet’, you also can’t outperform poor sleep. Your brain requires quality sleep to function optimally, for daily tasks such as: social and professional communication, learning, attention and memory. This article outlines the negative implications of an unrested brain on cognition and successful communication.

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A Guide To Conversation Training Therapy

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Well Said, I often work with adults who come in with voice concerns that affect their work, their confidence, and their quality of life. One therapy approach that many people find helpful is called Conversation Training Therapy, or CTT. It’s a newer method that’s gaining attention for being practical, efficient, and very much focused on real life. In this blog post, I would like to walk you through what CTT is, who it is for, how it works. My hope is that by the end, you’ll have a better understanding of how this type of therapy might help you find ease and confidence in your voice again.

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Neurological Voice Disorders – Causes, Types, Assessment, And Treatment

Neurological voice disorders are voice disorders that are caused due to any damage in the nervous system. This may affect the pitch, quality, volume of the voice and may also result in an increase in the vocal effort to produce speech. These disorders not only reduce a person’s ability to speak clearly but can also significantly affect their quality of life, self-esteem, and social interaction.

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Bilingualism And The Better Brain

A constant perspective I hear from bilingual individuals, particularly those whose first language isn’t English, is that they feel inferior. That having an accent and speaking another language puts them at a disadvantage for building connection, respect and growth as communicators both personally and professionally. This article will demonstrate why that is not true. It will demonstrate that you as a multilingual speaker are at an advantage – even when it doesn’t feel like it. In this article, the term bilingualism will be used to embody both multilingualism and bilingualism.

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Understanding Emotions Through Facial Expressions

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Well Said, I sometimes work with clients on social communication skills, including the ability to recognize and interpret emotions. One of the most powerful tools we have for understanding how others feel is their facial expressions. The face is a window into emotions, and learning to read it can improve your relationships, communication, and empathy. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the work of Dr. Paul Ekman, a pioneer in the study of emotions and facial expressions.

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Apraxia Of Speech In Adults – Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment

Apraxia is a neurological condition, where a person is unable to do a task intentionally, even though they do not have any muscle weakness or incoordination. Apraxia is caused due to damage in the areas of the brain that are responsible for motor planning and motor execution. Because of this, people with Apraxia find it difficult to perform a task when instructed.

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Understanding and Mastering English Vowel Sounds

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Well Said, I’ve had the privilege of working with many individuals who are navigating the journey of accent modification. Whether you’re learning English as a second language and are new to Canada, refining your pronunciation for professional reasons, or simply wanting to feel more confident in your speech, I want to start by saying this (as I say to all accent clients): No one should ever feel ashamed of their accent (every has one after all, no matter your linguistic background).

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Relapse In Stuttering: Causes, Signs, And Tips To Avoid It

Relapse in stuttering means going back to the previous level of stuttering or sometimes to a higher level of stuttering after achieving a reduction in stuttering. It happens usually after the end of therapy sessions. Along with dysfluencies a person with stuttering might also experience other issues associated with stuttering like secondary behaviours, anxiety and a tendency to avoid speech and speaking situations.

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Navigating Holiday Work Parties: A Guide

This blog post was inspired by a recent session I had with a client who wanted to spend a session figuring out how to best navigate an upcoming holiday work party they were attending the following week. I realized that many of the tips I used for general networking were easily applicable to the annual holiday party, which in some instances may be the only chance you get to interact with colleagues in a different context and manner.

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What Kinds Of Speech Sounds Do We Make In English? Understanding Consonants

Understanding consonants is essential to improving speech clarity, especially if you’re working on specific speech goals in therapy. In this blog post, I’ll explain the different types of consonants we produce in English and why knowing about them can help you, whether you’re an adult refining articulation errors, working on an accent or just trying to speak more clearly.

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Pitch Related Voice Disorders – Causes And Treatment

Pitch is a component of voice that determines how high or low it sounds. It is an important feature that determines a voice. Generally, a feminine voice has a higher pitch and a masculine voice has a lower pitch. The pitch of a voice is determined by a number of factors which are: the size of the vocal folds, the size of the larynx, the muscles of the larynx and the number of times vocal folds vibrate while producing voice.

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The Power Of Professional Phrases In The Workplace

In today’s fast-paced office environment, effective communication is crucial for success. Whether you’re crafting an email, giving a presentation, or participating in a meeting, the words you choose can significantly impact how your message is received. Professional phrases—those carefully constructed expressions that convey clarity, respect, and professionalism play a vital role in workplace communication.

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Finding Your Flow In Speech Therapy: How Everything Works Together

When most people think of speech, they often consider the words we use, the meaning behind them, and how they help us connect with others. However, speech is more than just language; it’s a complex motor activity. Whether a client is looking to work on their fluency, enunciation, voice, accent, or articulation, it is important to remember that how we sound is, at least in part, a result of a motor process and the motor pathways that are activated when we speak.

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Devices Used To Reduce Stuttering And Their Effectiveness

Fluency disorder can be defined as “an interruption in the flow of speaking characterized by atypical rate, rhythm and disfluencies (eg. Repetitions of sounds, syllables, words and phrases; sound prolongations and blocks), which may also be accompanied by excessive tension, speaking avoidance, struggle behaviours and secondary mannerisms” (ASHA, 1993).

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Making Conversation In The Workplace

In a setting where collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving are vital, mastering conversation skills can significantly enhance your career prospects and workplace environment. In this article, we’ll explore the nuances of conversation skills, their impact on the workplace, and practical tips to refine your ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.

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Speech As A Motor Activity

When most people think of speech, they often consider the words we use, the meaning behind them, and how they help us connect with others. However, speech is more than just language; it’s a complex motor activity. Whether a client is looking to work on their fluency, enunciation, voice, accent, or articulation, it is important to remember that how we sound is, at least in part, a result of a motor process and the motor pathways that are activated when we speak.

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Professional Communication Skills – Examples And Their Importance

Professional communication skills, in simple terms, are the communication skills that are necessary in professional situations. These skills are important to grow and to maintain a person’s career. In this article, we will be discussing examples and the importance of some basic professional communication skills that are required in general.

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ADHD: Perspectives From A Neurodiversity-Affirming SLP – Part 1

ADHD, also referred to as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a neuro-developmental condition which has been a more recent buzzword across various social media platforms and social conversations, the last couple of years. This article aims to educate, clarify and evoke reflection of personal bias and ableist behaviours, as well as address ways ADHD can be limiting.

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Fluency Disorders – Types, Causes And Symptoms

Although fluency disorder is commonly known as a disruption in speech fluency. There are various types and they can be classified into different types based on the type of fluency disruption. There are different ways a fluency disorder can be classified. In this article, we will be focusing on the classification of fluency disorder based on the type of disruptions in the flow of speech.

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What to Expect: Initial Consultation

A collaborative approach focuses on bringing different professionals together from diverse backgrounds to achieve a common goal. In consideration of a clinical healthcare setting, a collaborative team is a group of unique healthcare professionals from various fields that support a client’s care and plan (Taberna et al., 2020).

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Overcoming Stage Fright: Insights from Speech-Language Pathology

Stage fright, or performance anxiety, is a common phenomenon experienced by many individuals when speaking or performing in front of an audience. As speech-language pathologists(SLPs) at Well Said, we can play a crucial role in helping individuals overcome anxiety and develop confidence in their communication skills. In this blog post, we’ll explore stage fright from an SLP perspective and discuss strategies to overcome it.

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