Posts tagged assertive communication
How To Ace Your Next Interview

In a job interview, you only have a short period of time to show the person on the other side of the table that you are the right candidate for the position. If you struggle with answering behavioural questions, don’t worry, you’re not alone! Read about how to use the STAR Framework when structuring your responses.

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Principles Of Persuasive Communication

Whether you’re convincing your child to eat their vegetables or selling a product to a potential client, persuasive communication is an essential skill for influencing those around you. To become an effective persuasive communicator, the following 6 principles of persuasion can guide you on your next sales call or dinner debate with the kids.

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Top 5 Best And Worst Small Talk Topics

We’ve all experienced the awkward interactions and painfully long silences that occur when small talk goes wrong. So how can you master the art of chit chat and feel confident entering your next casual conversation? Let’s begin by exploring what exactly is small talk.

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Stuttering Explained

Often people mistake stuttering for typical dysfluencies. We all have dysfluencies at one point or another and this should not be confused with stuttering. A stutter is diagnosed by an SLP assessment looking at the types of dysfluencies the person is presenting, how often these dysfluencies occur, at what moments does the person stutter most (conversation, reading, single words), and how does the person react to their stuttering.

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