Success Stories
Editor's note: Please note that names may be changed for confidentiality purposes.
Ivonne is a European manager who suspected her communication style was too direct and often aggressive. Her tone sounded hostile, resulting in negative relationships with her colleagues. She found that the culture in Canada was different, with less feedback given. As a Human Resources manager, Ivonne has to:
Our Speech-Language Pathologist worked with Ivonne to use the appropriate intonation to demonstrate a variety of intentions (assertiveness, openness). Ivonne needed to learn to use the proper wording for different contexts to showcase HR skills like teamwork and problem-solving. Ivonne also needed to learn to identify body language that demonstrates aggression and use simple body language in various situations.
After 6 sessions, Ivonne saw tremendous improvements in her communication style and relationships. She was coached on the use of body language, facial expressions, intonation, and word choice. Through our customized training program, she reached her goals and felt more confident in the workplace.
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