by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Mar 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
A couple of weeks ago I was speaking with a group of our Pro Students about how to feel more confident while speaking English. One of the students (Shankar) brought up a term called ‘The Practice Gap’ and I instantly fell in love with the concept. The Practice Gap is...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Mar 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
I am currently reading the book ‘The Happiness Advantage’ by Shawn Achor for our Pro Book Club Meeting coming up next week. (Register Here) In it, the author talks about what happens in your brain when you are happy. You’ve probably heard of the brains ‘fight or...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Have you put limitations on yourself because of the way you speak English? If so, I invite you to redefine what you think is possible for you. I recently heard from a student of Pronunciation Pro named Cecilia. She said, “I would like to let you know that your course...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
I went hiking last Saturday morning with my good friend (who also happens to be my cousin). It was wonderful break from my normal routine, an opportunity to get out in nature and enjoy great conversation and connection. It reminded me of a lesson I learned from a...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Feb 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last week I hosted a Pro Book Club Meeting for our amazing Pro Community on the book ‘Give & Take’ by Adam Grant. The discussion and insight from our Pro Community was incredible. We have such an amazing collection of sharp and ambitious professionals who are so...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jan 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
On Monday we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr Day. This day is a yearly holiday here in the US to celebrate a man who used his voice to lead our country towards greater equal rights for black Americans. Throughout the day I saw many quotes by Martin Luther King Jr....
