I talk about Speech, Language and Voice topics all year long. Let’s talk about something new: your hearing. After all, there are social, psychological and physical consequences of having a hearing loss at work and at home, including isolation, withdrawal, problems with concentration, embarrassment, shame, guilt, anger, depression and anxiety. I’d like to offer you some tips to preserve your hearing and tips for communicating!
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At Christmas each year, our family spends a lot of time around the dining room table playing board games and cards. One of my children in particular has a hobby of collecting games, learning them and teaching them to us. I’ll call him my Game Player Extraordinaire. His name is Sam and to give you an example, he has 50+ games. I thought he might be a good person to ask for some game recommendations that promote language skills for my game review this year. These make wonderful gifts and promote communication skills as well. Here’s what he suggested:
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We were rolling through the woods on our bikes when a large obstacle on the trail appeared around the bend. I had been experimenting with and practicing a new skill that I had learned (bunny hopping over logs) so when I came around that bend, I told my friends that I was going to jump it. A bunny hop is launching your bike into the air as if jumping off a ramp. The pedals on the bicycle “stick” to your feet as the bike becomes airborne. You can bunny hop over some pretty large obstacles by doing this correctly.
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Have you ever been told “I can’t understand you?” The first time it happens, it is understandable. But what if it happens to you over and over again? Is it you or is it your listener? There are five reasons why someone can’t understand you.
Here is a checklist you can use to self-assess the problem if you are frequently experiencing this problem. Usually, at least one item is the culprit but a combination is also plausible:
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Does you speech need a tune-up? The way in which you speak says a lot about you. There are many aspects of speech, language, and voice that personalize your speech. In this blog, we are going to talk about pronunciation and diction. Pronunciation can indicate where you grew up and diction can quickly identify your level of education, personal tastes, and social background. Pronouncing words correctly can make you sound like a polished professional.
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Do you express enthusiasm for aspects of your work that you notice others don’t seem to share? If so, you might encounter sales pitches or meetings where you feel like colleagues or managers interrupt you or miss your point. Maybe you feel it’s hard to inspire others or persuade them of your plans to move your company forward. You aren’t alone if this happens to you at the office!
