+ Business Alabama magazine sat down with Deborah Boswell to discuss how she helps corporate leaders become better communicators and presenters.

+ The way you speak can speak volumes about your career. That's Deborah Boswell's thesis in this article from The Birmingham News, which examines both "foreign" and southern accents and the perceptions they carry with the decision makers in your life.

+ Do your presentations begin with a BANG or a fizzle? Deborah shares her experience in delivering presentations that POP! This article originally appeared in the Southeastern SMPS newsletter (Society for Marketing Professional Services) and is printed with permission.

+ Deborah Boswell presents "Taming Your Wild Accent" to Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) regional conference in Atlanta.

+ Deborah offers 12 elements to assess your own vocal impact, and seven ways to start enhancing it.

+ Deborah Boswell reflects on American perceptions of the southern accent. Did AMERICAN IDOL contestant Kellie Pickler's deep drawl keep her from going the distance?