Corporate Speech Solutions

FAQ

Hiring a speech expert is a tough decision. If you are going to invest in us, you should know why. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions—answered.

1. Expert-Led, Customized Programs: CSS provides customized training led by experienced speech-language pathologists and communication experts. Each program is tailored to meet the unique communication goals of your employees, ensuring that the training addresses specific pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation patterns while respecting individual backgrounds and maintaining cultural authenticity.

2. Proven Techniques for Lasting Impact: CSS’s methods are based on research-backed techniques that emphasize clarity and confidence. The training focuses on enhancing articulation and presence without diminishing an individual’s identity, allowing participants to make meaningful improvements in their communication that resonate across diverse professional interactions.

3. Specialized Focus on Corporate Communication: With over 18 years of experience, CSS understands the nuances of corporate communication and what it takes for leaders to communicate effectively. CSS programs are designed to support leaders and emerging professionals in roles that require high-stakes communication, such as client relations, presentations, and cross-team collaboration.

4. Focus on Empowerment and Inclusivity: CSS takes a non-discriminatory approach, aiming to empower individuals to communicate with greater ease in multicultural and multilingual workplaces. This fosters an inclusive environment where employees can feel confident and supported while enhancing their communication skills in a way that benefits the entire organization.

5. Flexible and Scalable Training Options: CSS offers a variety of training formats, including one-on-one coaching, small group sessions, and large group workshops. This flexibility allows companies to integrate training seamlessly into their teams' schedules and ensures that all participants get the support they need, whether they’re executives or emerging leaders.

Choosing Corporate Speech Solutions means partnering with a team committed to elevating communication while celebrating diversity. By investing in accent reduction training through CSS, companies demonstrate their commitment to empowering employees to excel in today’s global, interconnected business environment.

We pinpoint your specific needs on the initial evaluation, then custom design the training to address those specific goals. Poor communication skills can cost a company millions and can cost you your job. Building and strengthening your communication skills can give you the tools to advance your career. Strengthening communication skills can yield huge operational savings in productivity, organization support, and translation costs. Lastly, strengthening your communication skills will build your confidence and help you climb the corporate ladder and get the job you deserve.

Our system of assessing our clients’ strengths and weaknesses lets us design custom exercises, practice regimens and coaching styles that help individuals improve their business communication abilities. We have an impressive history of over ten years helping our clients to consistently achieve exceptional results.

Our clients report significant increases in their levels of confidence after training with us, and they go on to report greater job success, advancement, and promotions. Not convinced? Take a look at our testimonials.

We offer free telephone consultations to help you determine which speech program will benefit you the most. Some of the programs overlap. Let us help you find the perfect solutions to your communication needs. If you are not sure which is best, give us a call! Our job is to help create the program that works best for you.

We offer both 10, 15 and 20 session programs. No matter which one you choose, you will be impressed with your own results! If you are unsure which program is for you, start with the initial analysis and we will share our recommendation.

We offer one-on-one private sessions for individuals as well as small-group trainings through your company.

Our hours are Monday through Friday 9:00AM-8:00PM EST and Saturdays by appointment.

Our training programs provide specialty materials developed by Corporate Speech Solutions, including a copy of Talking Business: When English is Your Second Language (which contains over 150 downloadable sound files). Additionally we provide over 100 videos for additional practice and much more. Our materials are designed to facilitate your success. All you need to do is show up. We provide the rest.

Absolutely! Vocal power/ voice projection is a skill that can be acquired with exercises and coaching. We can assess your voice and develop custom exercise programs to help you meet your goals. A strong, dynamic voice exudes confidence. Let us help you build this vital skill.

We’d love to. Often, ingrained habits like speaking too quickly or swallowing the ends of words can undermine clarity. In just a few short sessions, you will learn tips and techniques that will have a significant impact on the way you communicate to individuals and groups. Our training can be transformational.

Certainly!

As an HR professional, you'll find our services invaluable in empowering your employees. Our workshops are meticulously crafted to equip your team with actionable strategies that elevate their communication prowess. By honing these skills, your workforce will not only foster stronger internal collaboration but also enhance external interactions, leading to heightened customer satisfaction and a more positive company reputation.

Our dynamic and interactive training sessions are tailored to suit diverse learning styles, ensuring maximum engagement and retention. Moreover, we understand the value of personalized development, which is why we offer private and small-group training sessions for your high-potential employees seeking to refine their communication acumen further.

We understand how important it is to attract and retain talent in this competitive global marketplace.
Investing in your employees to help them become more effective communicators won’t just improve the efficiency of your workforce, it will signal that you view them as future leaders. Supporting your employees’ professional development will heighten engagement, lower turnover, and develop a pool of talent that you can promote from within.

At Corporate Speech Solutions, we view accent reduction as a means of enhancing clarity and confidence in communication, not as a way to erase identity or culture. We respect and value the diversity accents bring to our lives. Our approach focuses on helping individuals be more easily understood in various professional and social settings, allowing them to communicate confidently while honoring their unique linguistic backgrounds. We believe in empowering everyone to express themselves clearly and authentically. For more information, feel free to reach out and ask us about our methods and goals in accent training!

Companies may offer accent reduction training to their leaders and emerging leaders for several reasons, all aimed at improving communication and fostering inclusivity:

1. Enhanced Clarity and Efficiency: Clear communication is essential for leaders, especially when conveying complex ideas or instructions. Accent reduction training helps individuals speak in a way that minimizes misunderstandings, which can improve team collaboration, decision-making, and productivity.

2. Increased Confidence and Executive Presence: Leaders who feel confident in their communication style are better able to engage and motivate their teams. Accent reduction training empowers leaders to express themselves confidently, knowing they can be understood clearly, which is key to building strong connections and influence within an organization.

3. Fostering Inclusivity in a Global Workplace: With diverse, multicultural work environments, accent reduction training allows leaders to communicate effectively across different regions and cultural backgrounds. This training helps bridge language and cultural gaps, making it easier for leaders to build trust and rapport with diverse teams, clients, and partners.

4. Supporting Professional Growth: For emerging leaders, communication skills are vital to career advancement. Accent reduction training can be part of a broader professional development strategy, enabling leaders to overcome language barriers and communicate in a way that aligns with their professional goals, without losing their personal identity.

In essence, offering accent reduction training is about enhancing communication skills, fostering confidence, and supporting the effectiveness of a global workforce. This training reflects a company’s investment in their leaders’ success and the positive impact clear, confident communication has on organizational goals.

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