FOR SLPS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR COMMUNITY OF CORPORATE SPEECH TRAINERS
FOR INDIVIDUALS OR COMPANIES WISHING TO IMPROVE THEIR WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
WE ARE CORSPAN
The Corporate Speech Pathology Network
CORSPAN is an international organization of Speech-Language Pathologists who specialize in communication assessment and training for businesses and professionals.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide information, resources, networking, and client referrals to our members, while also promoting corporate speech pathology as a service to the public.
PRESIDENT'S NOTE:
SONIA SETHI-KOHLI
Welcome to CORSPAN! We are delighted that you are taking an important step towards improved professional communication by visiting us here! We well understand how vital effective communication is to the success of any situation or relationship. Whether you are an individual looking to improve your professional presence, or an organization looking to improve communication among your leadership/employees/prospective customers, investing in the right resources, and more specifically, the right Trainer, is key to developing strategies for success.
CORSPAN MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Ann M. Pannell, MA CCC-SLP
CLARITY Speech Coaching
Ann M. Pannell is a Corporate Speech Language Pathologist, and the owner of Clarity Speech Coaching in Cary, North Carolina. Nationally, Ann is a CORSPAN Board Member and ASHA member (American Speech and Hearing Association). Locally in the Raleigh – Durham area where she lives, Ann is a member of the Women’s Business Groups WIN (Women in Networking) and TWIB (Triangle Women in Business). As a practicing Speech Language Pathologist since 2003, Ann founded Clarity Speech Coaching in 2018: “it’s the greatest gift to help someone communicate and gain confidence, this doesn’t really feel like work”. Ann is a certified COMPTON P-ESL Trainer (Pronouncing English as a Second Language), and her second language is Spanish. She is currently completing her TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification course. Ann feels that brilliant people are often misunderstood, or don’t get the recognition they deserve, related to English pronunciation and cultural communication barriers or their speaking style. Ann shared a desire to start a POD Cast in order to further educate the public about Corporate Speech Language Pathology and how important it is for both business and personal success.
As a Board Member for CORSPAN, Ann has been able to connect with fellow Corporate Speech Language Pathologists from around the country and world. Ann speaks about the importance of CORSPAN: “Guidance and support from a colleague is just an email away, as well as access to value training information and other’s training experiences. CORSPAN is my go-to resource to connect with a colleague for information and to problem solve”.
Ann sees the future of CORSPAN as “one of growth from educating within each member’s community and with adjunct professions. The credibility and impact of CORSPAN from the enormous base of expertise and diversity within the group, are what make each member a stronger service provider and leader.” Ann’s pastimes include tennis, SCUBA, and local community service. She is a proud wife and mother.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
NOVEMBER 2019
November 14 (Thursday) -- Professional Development Webinar/Networking Event "Methods to Increase Organic Reach Using Digital/Social Media"
Expert Guest Presenter: Dan Peterson from FlipSwitch Consulting Group
DECEMBER 2019
December 15 (Sunday) -- Professional Development Webinar CORSPAN Cultural Awareness Series: "Transgender Voice and Communication Training"
Expert Presenters: Mary Brawley (PurpleCow Therapy), Gretchen McGinty (New Leaf Voice), Charles Taylor (Taylor Speech & Language)