Most Americans use direct speech in their business communication. It is especially important in medical, legal , business crises, and emergency management situations.

However, if you are a direct communicator and your supervisor is not, try phrasing your comments with these openers: What would you think of ..., Have you ever considered..., and What if we...?

Business Speech Improvement offers coaching in conversational skills for business, including speaking directly or indirectly.

Record yourself and listen to the final sounds of your words. Often final blends (such as "sk" in ask, "st" as in best, and "ing" as in walking), are unclear.  Other people speak very fast. We analyze the errors and help you correct them in our diction coaching.

Stage fright is common. Often it is caused by not knowing how to give a presentation, poor preparation ora previous bad experience, We coach beginners and experienced speakers in public speaking!

When is "cc" pronounced like "ks" and when is it pronounced like "kk"? It is said as "kk" in these words: soccer, accent, occasion, or accuse, . The "cc" is spoken as "ks" in other words, as in accident, access,  or vaccine.

We coach professionals in diction; proper #pronunciation makes your message more understandable!