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8 Feb What is Speech Coaching all about?
Ethan F. Becker and Laurie Schloff discuss the what it is like to be a speech coach and provide guidance for those looking to join the career.
Talking about Politics at Work
Ethan F. Becker and Laurie Schloff discuss the issue of talking about politics at work. What are the considerations surrounding the issue? Why does it matter? What should you do about it?
7 Feb HOW TV CAUSES THE FEAR OF SPEAKING by Dr. Dennis Becker
Yes, you read that correctly. Television can promote the fear of speaking. Several years ago we did a research study to discover if TV had any role to play in the fear of speaking that adults experience. The study was done with 100, randomly chosen adults from a variety of occupations. Suffering from fear of speaking was not a prerequisite to participation in the study. In fact, it was not even mentioned. We simply included in the list of 20 questions which were asked.
The interesting information we received led us to the conclusion that (more…)
1 Feb Dr. Ethan F. Becker discussing a culture of communication
Dr. Ethan F. Becker Senior Speech Coach and Co-Author of the international best selling book “Mastering Communication At Work, How to Lead, Manage, and Influence” Discusses the creating of a culture of communication as the number one priority of every CEO.
8 Jan Ethan F. Becker on MTV – how to improve conversations
When MTV was looking to help a college student strengthen his conversation skills, they called The Speech Improvement Company Inc. for help.
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8 Apr THE SPEECH IMPROVEMENT COMPANY CELEBRATES ITS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Oldest Speech Coaching Company in the U.S. Reaches 50 Years in Business
Brookline, MA – April 8, 2014 – The Speech Improvement Company (TSIC), the oldest speech coaching organization in the country, today announced it is celebrating 50 years in business. This family owned second-generation speech coaching company has trained over one million people globally, including some of the biggest names in business, politics and entertainment. Current clients include Allstate, Bain Capital, Bank of America, Boston Scientific, Burlington Coat Factory, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Fidelity, IBM, IDC, Jon Platt of Warner/Chappell Music, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Oxfam America, Staples, and TJX Companies. (more…)
20 Sep He She talk – Laurie Schloff on WBZ with Tom and Suzanne
TSIC’s Senior Coach, Laurie Schloff, was on television when her best selling book He-She talk came out. She discusses relationships between men and women as they relate to communication.
Better Speech Day 1989 Faneuil Hall Boston
In 1989, The Speech Improvement Company Inc., in partnership with W.I.L.D., and Fanueil Hall (Quincy Market Place) in Boston hosted Better Speech Day.
The winner of the speech competition was Freestyle Rap artist T.I.C.