by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jan 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Version one is better than version none” This is a saying that was shared with me while I was creating Pronunciation Pro over 10 years ago. Back then, I was a perfectionist. I didn’t want to make mistakes, I wanted to get it right the first time and avoid...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Dec 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we come to the end of this unusual year I hope you’ll take some time to congratulate yourself for the way you’ve grown. The experiences you have had, the challenges you’ve faced and overcome this year are making you stronger and more capable for the bright future...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Respect is at the root of any successful communication. Respect for yourself and respect for the other person. You can’t control whether or not someone else shows you respect but when you have respect for yourself and for them, it is more likely that they will follow...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Over the last several years I’ve studied confidence. I’ve studied confidence for myself and for you. I know that confidence changes everything. It helps us be our very best selves. It helps us learn and grow at a faster pace. It helps us do our most important work in...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
I recently made a very big decision. With such a big decision it would be natural to get stuck in worry and stress about whether or not I was making the right decision. But, instead do you know what I feel? Confident. In this situation, confidence feels peaceful and...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
In our home we love watching musicals. Musicals /ˈmyoo-zi-kulz/: movies and plays with singing and dancing. I grew up on them. Now my kids do too. Courage cannot erase our fears My son has been playing “Seize the Day” from Newsies. One line keeps landing: “Courage...
