How do you feel when you are asked to present or do public speaking in English? Excited? Stressed? Confident? Nervous? Uncomfortable? Blocked? Being able to present well is a key skill for business people, and yet some experts estimate that as much as 77% of the population has some level of anxiety regarding public speaking.1 However, […]
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When I work with international clients in English communication coaching, I am often asked about how to build learning into everyday life, and what my key recommendations are of what to follow in English. Reading and listening to content in English is a great complement to my contact time with clients, as in these sessions
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When participating in meetings, I know that my clients, who are speakers of English as a 2nd+ language, want to sound clear, natural and professional in the way they express their views. This helps with sounding confident in English, even when speaking spontaneously, and will make sure your views are listened to and come across
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I discovered 18th August is Never Give Up Day, and I love the idea behind this day. It is encouraging us all to focus on our mindset, to be determined, to give our best to achieve our dreams, and remember that if we keep motivating and inspiring ourselves, then we will get there. This really
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It is holiday season for many parts of the world and one of the questions I am asked about is how to write a professional and effective out of office message. Some people reject the idea and prefer to just keep on top of emails by checking them regularly, still replying to emails as they
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So we are in the peak holiday period and whether you are off traveling, or have decided to stay more local this year, I hope you have a great time! You might think this is the perfect time to take a break from not only work, but also from the development of your English skills.
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As the holiday season is fast approaching, I thought I would share my 10 must-know English holiday & travel phrases for this time of year. Do you need help with your English communication skills for work? LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMMUNICATION CONFIDENCE COACHING Whether you are travelling to see family and friends, experience a new
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You sit there and hold your breath. The time ticks on. They have just said something important, but you did not quite understand. It might have been the English phrase they used, the way they said it, you are not used to their accent, the connection or the background noise. But under no circumstances do
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by Victoria Rennoldson and Gill McKay When working in international teams it’s important to be able to communicate confidently & effectively in English, whatever the situation or the audience. What if you could understand the neuroscience & how your brain works to fast track your English communication development? I was delighted to collaborate recently with
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Do you have your head in the clouds? Is this a positive or a negative expression for you? I was having a really interesting conversation with a group recently about the meaning of this English idiom & its connotations. For some in the group, it meant somebody was innovative, creative & able to helicopter out
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