by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you know the difference between confidence and self-confidence? I didn’t until recently, and understanding these two ideas opened my mind to more possibility. A bigger life. What is the difference between confidence and self-confidence? Confidence is specific to a...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
This past week I found myself completely overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with the wonderful feeling of connection. My interactions with our students here at Pronunciation Pro have been so connecting and so filling. Hearing your stories, learning about your lives and your...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Communication is not just what you say, it’s an expression of who you are. When working with my students on their English communication skills I think of it as an inside-out job. Yes, we work on the sound and rhythm of English to help you BE UNDERSTOOD clearly...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
I spent a lot of my life waiting for the expert to show up… Searching for someone who could show me how to grow my business, how to lead my family, how to create my life. This resulted in feelings of confusion. I was having a difficult time making decisions and...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is a beautiful time of year where I live in Arizona. Spring means warmer days and more time outside with my kids. One year we stayed close to home, with yard play and neighborhood bike rides. Sitting in my favorite chair, watching them, I started thinking about...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
The saying mistakes are proof you are trying means a mistake is not a sign you failed. It is a sign you showed up and did the work. What does “mistakes are proof you are trying” mean? People use this line when someone is embarrassed about an error. It is a reminder...
