22 Jan 2020

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In the dreary days of winter, I’m dreaming of where most of Europe goes during the month of August: the Greek Islands. When you marry a Greek, as I did back in 2003, you quickly learn that trips to Greece are part of the package, and no trip to Greece would be complete without a little “island hopping” while you are there. Now while there are dozens of islands that cater to tourists, ...
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02 Sep 2019

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For Immediate Release September 3, 2019 HOUSTON – Since 2014, Spoken Word Communications has specialized in media, crisis, and presentations training for the oil and gas industry. Now it is pleased to announce it will be bringing those same proven techniques to the sports world. The goal remains the same: teach skills to communicate effectively. Whether it’s dealing with the pre...
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18 Oct 2018

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Spoken Word Communications was very happy to see Houston ISD's Betti Wiggins, who we recently had the opportunity to train through our relationship with the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA), make Time Magazine's list of the 50 Most Influential People in Healthcare as a result of her efforts to put healthier meals in the district's cafeterias. Read more about Betti's acc...
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20 Jun 2018

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Spoken Word Communications is pleased to announce that long time DCP Midstream communications executive Roz Elliott has joined the firm to lead their efforts in the Canadian Oil and Gas space. A leading corporate communications executive, Elliott recently retired from DCP Midstream as Vice President, Public Affairs. With almost 25 years in the energy industry with Union Gas Limited, Duk...
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14 Nov 2017

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R.I.P. “Thoughts and Prayers” By Beth Archer/Spoken Word Consultant Platitude joins “no comment” in list of phrases not to say Delete the phrase “thoughts and prayers” from your repertoire of go-to sympathetic sayings. It has lost its meaning and no longer conveys what is most important: empathy. It started losing steam a few years ago in social media discussions about the gun debate...
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03 Apr 2017

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Spoken Word Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Johnson as a Senior Associate Partner in its UK Office. Andy will work alongside former National Grid Communications Head, Clive Hawkins, and former BP manager, Elodie Grant Goodey, to provide media, crisis and presentation training services for the oil and gas, chemical and utility industries as part of Spoken Wor...
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