Are you a native speaker of a language other than English? Are you from an area noted for a strong regional accent?
Many non-native English speakers note that the nagging presence of a "foreign accent" prohibits them from succeeding in the business world or reaching their full potential. Although not terribly politically correct, carrying the stigma of being "foreign" can trigger the latent prejudices of executives and customers alike. Intelligibility is another concern for people who work in client-facing roles.
Some native English speakers of non-standard dialects report similar accounts of the hindrance their regionally or culturally accented English poses to their success. The media further drives Standard American English (SAE) as the dominant and most accepted form of English in the US, further ostracizing non-standard dialects such as Brooklynese, southern US dialects, and African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
Although some people feel accent elimination symbolizes the loss of cultural identity, Speech Fox emphasizes that we are providing additional language options—adding additional dialect options to one's inventory. For example, a speaker of Spanish-accented English may choose to speak a more standard dialect for business yet use his/her "real" accent with family, friends, and on social occasions.
In this way, Speech Fox provides options that allow clients to maintain their identity while developing personally and/or professionally.
Contact us to add business English to your repertoire.