Toronto Adult Speech Clinic

01/31/2025

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09/16/2024

Communication training builds strong leaders 💪🏼.

We know it’s true- and sometimes we don’t know where to start.

The first step is to understand that communication is a skill we can actively work on and invest in as lifelong learners.

Unlike the many other skills that get us where we want to be in our careers- it’s rare to find specific learning or training opportunities that break down communication skills into manageable components that can be worked on.

That’s where my team and I come in. With one-on-one workplace communication training and workshops, our goal is to help your team and your business reach your goals.

And with in person OR virtual options- you can level up on your own terms- in a way that works for you.

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09/05/2024

Fall classes are in session…officially! 🍁

Today I returned to Turner Fleischer to start the fall semester of Workplace Communication workshops off strong!

We discussed different communication styles, my Assertiveness Framework, and how to collaborate through our communication to bring our best Selves to any conversation.

The culture here is so special and it’s such a privilege to interact with people so willing and even driven to learn from me and from each other. It’s always extra special to see people come up to me from previous workshops and want to share how they’re actively using the tools we discuss to help them in their day-to-day work and conversations.

I am excited for the rest of this semester of talks and workshops supporting TF and other corporate communities in developing stronger relationships, improving work culture and productivity, and creating more successful businesses and individuals!

Reach out if you have any questions or feel you or your team could benefit from some communication support. That’s our passion.

More info here: https://torontoadultspeechclinic.com/workplace-communication

09/04/2024

As a therapist- we can never hold all the power.

My work as a speech and voice therapist has always centred around making sure the client stays the expert of their body, their experience, and therefore their treatment.

There are components of our work that are just easier to achieve with the help of someone else- that’s true. Especially in early stages of manual therapy where angles and pressure are so nuanced.

What’s also true- is that so much of our success in voice work is linked to a client feeling empowered and in control- so at some point we have to make sure they can count on us without having to depend on us to feel successful.

That’s the delicate and essential balance we have to strike as therapists for long-term maintenance of outcomes. And while it wasn’t a core principle of my own early training or that of many of my colleagues I’ve spoken to, creatively collaborative therapy is something I always try and teach to my students. I truly believe it is essential for our clients and the future of our field.

08/07/2024

Touch is powerful!

I started integrating manual therapy techniques early on in my practice as a speech-language pathologist, particularly as one who works so frequently with people and their voices.
I believe that because our voice can’t be seen or always “felt” in a traditional sense- manual therapy can help a person connect to sensations of their voice that are important for it’s functional use.
Not only can touch-based therapies supplement traditional voice therapy well- in many cases it can be effective in treating symptoms of overuse, misuse, excess pain, tension (as in muscle tension dysphonia), and even breathing!
The power of these kinds of therapies is well-documented. It is interesting in the literature surrounding touch-based therapy that they often discuss concepts of stretching or applying pressure (not pain) to reprogram the brains interaction with the muscle- to make potentially lasting changes.
But if through touch we are in fact communicating with the muscle and the brain- when clients report a heightened awareness of their voice- it comes as no surprise.
Some literature even indicates a traditional “stretch” is not necessary- sometimes just a touch around an affected area can be effective in starting to address a person’s awareness and stimulate change.
Read more about manual therapy and massage for the voice here: https://torontoadultspeechclinic.com/laryngeal-massage

05/27/2024

What is the future of workplace communication?

Communication skills workshops and keynote presentations! Tailored to any profession. Designed to strengthen professional relationships, highlight authenticity, and take adults and their companies to the next level!

If you work for or know organizations looking to level up their team and build stronger professional relationships- we are here to help!

Many businesses recognize the value of strong communication skills, but don’t always know where to find professional development opportunities.

That’s where we come in!

Read more about workplace communication workshops below and reach out if you have any questions!

How we communicate in the workplace can have a profound impact on not only our own confidence and productivity, but on our company as a whole. By developing workplace communication skills one-on-one or as a team in our workshops, professionals from every field are leveling up and helping take their

05/09/2024

🎉Had a great time finishing up our third Workplace Communication workshop for the amazing team at Turner Fleischer this year! We have three more lined up for the Fall on a couple different topics!

This quarter we had so many impactful conversations on networking, small talk, assertiveness, and using communication to connect with people in authentic ways.

It has been so rewarding to use my speech-language pathology training and education to keep pushing our field forward- and support many more adults with our new approaches to communication training.

I had people from previous sessions stopping me in the hall and talking about how they’re using these strategies every day and building stronger relationships with their clients and within their teams.

Here’s to many more companies investing in their team and their culture through communication training! The impact has been amazing to witness!

If you want more details on how these kinds of workshops or presentations can support your team- reach out! Let’s level up together! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Also… Happy 50th Anniversary to TF! 🎉