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Speakeasy, Inc. Focuses on Helping Young Professionals Improve Business Communication with First Impressions Count Online Learning PlatformSpeakeasy, Inc., a leader in global communication coaching and professional development, today announced a major update to its unique online learning platform designed for young professionals. Reacting to feedback from users of Speakeasy's growing suite of SpeakeasyDIGITAL online learning platforms, the company has updated its popular SelfLink micro-learning platform and rebranded it First Impressions Count. With a specific focus on new and young professionals, First Impressions Count delivers a suite of learning resources and videos that aid in the development of foundational business communication that can be implemented in both virtual and in-person workplace settings. Leveraging the best in educational technology, First Impressions Count offers users access to a series of self-paced modules, videos, and surveys outlining key learning points and tips. The courses focus on nine key communication areas, each including interactive resources designed to help identify strengths and highlight opportunities. The ultimate objective is for learners to improve their business communication, make a positive, lasting first impression, and enhance their contributions in the workplace. "Many in-person workplace social connections and support networks were lost during the pandemic, so it became much harder for young working professionals to practice and adapt their skills," said Scott Weiss, CEO, Speakeasy. "The silver lining the past few years provided for us was the opportunity to reassess our digital offerings and align them to what is most needed. First Impressions Count is one outcome of that. It does a better job than ever of teaching those who are early in their careers the basic but critical best practices about intentional and effective communicaton that will set them on a course for success, whether they are working from home or back in the office." Professionals can register on First Impressions Count and receive instant access via a private account to a full suite of short, fast-paced micro-learning videos. The learning suite is tailored so that users can track progress, apply skills, and conduct ongoing practice. Individual and multi-user packages are available. First Impressions Count harnesses proven learning techniques, guidance, and expertise informed by full-time, highly credentialed faculty with decades-long track records of success at Speakeasy, the 50-year global leader recognized for offering successful communications programs to thousands of professionals all over the world. To learn more about First Impressions Count please visit www.firstimpressionscount.net. About Speakeasy, Inc. - Unlocking the Communication Potential Within Us All Founded in 1973, Speakeasy provides communication development, training, and business communication consulting services to some of the most influential business leaders and respected companies in the world, including EY, Accenture, Nestle, Visa, Microsoft, and Google. Driven with a unifying philosophy that communication excellence starts from within the individual and all individuals have the capability to be effective communicators, Speakeasy has improved the communication capabilities of thousands of clients and individuals around the world. From young professionals to some of the most recognized names in the C-suite, their corporate communication programs are tailored to empower communicators, at all levels, to look within and realize the communication potential they already possess. The company's suite of more than 15 proven learning experiences are led by full-time, highly credentialed faculty with decades-long track records of success at Speakeasy, inspiring real, behavioral change through effective and authentic communication development and training. With corporate communication programs delivered at their offices in Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Amsterdam, and on-site at clients' offices around the world as well as virtually, and digitally, Speakeasy works each year with thousands of executives representing 350 client companies.
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