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Lynda Katz Wilner, M.S., CCC-SLP is a corporate communication trainer and 
a Speech and Language Pathologist.
She is the founder and director of Successfully Speaking, a woman-owned communication consulting firm, which specializes in professional speaking skills, foreign accent modification, and regional dialect reduction for native and non-native speakers.

Ms. Wilner developed and published Medically Speaking: Accent Modification for the Medical Profession, The Medically Speaking Inventory: Assessment of Accented Speech, and collaborated with Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker in the development of  RULES, RULES To Go, Medically Speaking RULES, Medically Speaking Idioms, RULES BY THE SOUND, and Boston RULES. She trains individuals, groups, and trainers around the United States with her unique programs. 
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 July 2012

 

"Me and my colleagues...." 

 or

 "My colleagues and I......",

or

"My colleagues and me"?

 

According to SHRM and AARP, a recent survey found that 45% of employers are providing training programs to enhance their employees' grammar and other skills.

 

Sometimes, a simple grammatical error in your speech or writing can affect your credibility and image. Which phrase above is correct, why, and under what circumstances? 

 

Answers to the above examples

 

Check out this article to read more about the grammar gaffes in the workplace!  Grammar Skills 

Do You or Your Employees Need Help
With Communication Skills?

Successfully Speaking can come onsite or arrange a conference call/webinar to meet the needs of your organization. We work on all aspects of communication skills: voice, pronunciation, foreign accent, writing skills, grammar, small talk, etc. Call today for a free consultation. 

Grammar and Punctuation Aids

blue bookThe Blue Book of Pronunciation and Grammar, by Jane Strauss,  is an excellent tool to help you learn basic rules. It includes practice exercises and a treasure trove of information.

 

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Successfully Speaking enables individuals from diverse backgrounds  achieve excellence in communication and maximize their professional success.

 

Warm regards, 

 

Lynda
Lynda Katz Wilner, M.S.
Successfully Speaking
Telephone/Fax: 410.356.5666