by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Oct 3, 2022 | Confident Communication
When I get excited I talk too fast. Occasionally when I’m with my kids or close friends, I often mumble. Sometimes I’m tired I slur my speech. There are times where I am distracted I forget words and say ‘um’ a lot. However… When I’m speaking to my students I slow...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Sep 14, 2022 | Confident Communication, Life Lessons, ProTip for Clear & Confident English
At the beginning of 2022 I set a goal to start a podcast. When I started I was determined that I would publish an episode every week, without fail. Well, I failed. I got 19 weeks in, 19 episodes and then I stopped. Summer hit, my 5 kids were out of school, life got...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Oct 6, 2021 | Confident Communication
What is the ONE THING you can do that will improve ALL areas of your life? Finish this sentence… If I spoke English clearly and with more confidence then _____________. Here are some answers I’ve heard from my students: ✔️ I’d get a better job. ✔️ I’d make...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 22, 2021 | Confident Communication
I’ve been asking myself a specific question a lot over the last few weeks. How can I be myself even more in ALL areas of my life? When I’m home with my kids we laugh and joke, we dance and communicate freely. I make mistakes and it’s no big deal, we laugh about it....
