Peggy Bud

Founder- Speaking Skillfully

Courses

0.35

ASHA CEUs taught

About

Peggy S. Bud, Founder- Speaking Skillfully is a Communication Coach, Author, and TEDx Speaker (Redefining the Parent-Teacher Relationship). Using her 30+ years in public education as a speech-language pathologist and school administrator, she helps clients bridge the communication divide. She coaches business leaders and parents; helping them hone their verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills. She assists families in navigating the education process and facilitates conversations between parents and educators. As the co-author of Navigating Special Education, The Power of Building Positive Parent-Educator Partnership Peggy created a communication framework that ensures everyone has a voice at a meeting. She serves on the Board of a charter school and of a Connecticut-based Nature Center. Her clients come from various industries: education, medical, legal, financial, insurance, engineering, marketing, and media. She has spoken at National Conferences, Women's Summits, Rotary Clubs, and Libraries.

Courses by Peggy

Collaboration and Interdisciplinary CareOn Demand

From the Therapy Room to Real Life: Designing Intentional Carryover

Carryover Isn't Accidental; It's Intentional. Speech and language progress doesn't happen by chance; it happens by design and through intentional collaboration. This webinar shows how SLPs, educators, and families can work together to move skills beyond the therapy room, using practical strategies to support consistent, sustainable carryover across settings.

Peggy BudFounder- Speaking Skillfully

30 Minutes0.05 ASHA CEUs

Collaboration and Interdisciplinary CareOn Demand

How to Have a Successful Difficult Conversation in the Workplace

In this session, participants will explore the significance of effective communication through the lens of different types of conversations and the importance of having a dialogue. Learn about conversation types, levels, and techniques like dialogue, active listening, and perspective-taking to build relationships, foster collaboration, and transform meetings into productive exchanges.

Peggy BudFounder- Speaking Skillfully

1 Hour0.1 ASHA CEUs

Collaboration and Interdisciplinary CareOn Demand

5-C Model of Communication

Speech-Language Pathologists teach communication skills, yet they often encounter communication breakdowns during IEP meetings, parent conferences, or one-on-one conversations with colleagues. This session introduces a conceptual framework, the 5-C Model of Communication - Conversation, Collaboration, Cooperation, Compromise, and Consensus. A guide to having productive interactions, building transparency, trust, and a shared vision.

Peggy BudFounder- Speaking Skillfully

1 Hour0.1 ASHA CEUs

Collaboration and Interdisciplinary CareOn Demand

Why Active Listening Makes All the Difference for Speech-Language Pathologists

This presentation explores how honing your ability to listen will directly improve your ability to effectively communicate, and successfully address the needs of clients. This session will teach you how to be an active listener by introducing easy-to-use active listening strategies. Learning these skills will help avoid communication breakdowns, ensure productive conversations, and improve your ability to develop and carry-out the clients' treatment plan. As a result of attending this session, SLPs will learn skills and strategies to support effective listening!

Peggy BudFounder- Speaking Skillfully

1 Hour0.1 ASHA CEUs