3 Ways to Boost Confidence Communicating with the C-Suite

C-suite communication

Today I aim to show you how to communicate more confidently at the C-suite level. This is for non-native English-speaking managers who need to participate in meetings at the Board level. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to help (and learn from) executive leadership from South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia improve […]

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Why a Growth Mindset Makes You a Confident English Speaker

Growth mindset english fluency

Today, I’ll guide you through the process of how a growth mindset enhances confidence and fluency while speaking English in the workplace. Let’s begin by defining what a growth mindset is. Someone with a growth mindset believes abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning, while a fixed mindset views them as static […]

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Stop Comparing Your English with Others

Stop Comparing Your English

It’s common to see non-native speakers compare their English skills with others in the workplace. In this guide, I’m going to show you why comparisons can damage your confidence speaking English. Additionally, I’ll explain how you can overcome the comparison trap. Understanding how to deal with comparisons is crucial if you want to feel confident […]

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How to Be a More Persuasive Speaker of English

persuade in English

In this article, you’ll learn how to become a more persuasive English speaker using a simple and effective persuasion speech framework. As a non-native speaker, mastering persuasion in English is crucial because it can greatly help you to influence others during meetings, lead projects better, and open opportunities for career growth. Many non-natives struggle with […]

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How to Overcome the Fear of Being Judged When Speaking English

Speaking English in front of others poses unique challenges for non-native English-speaking professionals. Whether you’re presenting at a business meeting, participating in a conference, or simply speaking up in a team setting, the fear of judgment can be overwhelming. This fear is more common than you think among professionals who need to speak English as […]

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How to Master Small Talk: for Non-Native English Speakers

Small Talk for Non-native English Speakers

Small talk—an often misunderstood art—is far from insignificant. Despite its name, small talk serves as a powerful tool for building connections, fostering relationships, and expanding one’s cultural fluency. For non-native English speakers, navigating small talk can pose unique challenges, but with the right strategies, it becomes a skill that enhances professional and social interactions. Challenges […]

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How to Stay Motivated to Reach Your English Goals

Stay motivated English

Becoming fluent in English is often a journey filled with ups and downs. Intermediate learners, especially, often face a unique set of challenges that can make it difficult to stay motivated. Understanding these common hurdles and employing effective strategies to overcome them is crucial for continuing progress and achieving fluency. There are strategies that can […]

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21 Power Words for Your Meetings in English

When speaking English at work, do you sometimes struggle to persuade or get the engagement you want from your colleagues, boss or team? An effective way of communicating better and being more persuasive is by using ‘power words’ in your speech. What are power words? ‘Power words’ are impactful, emotionally charged words that capture attention, […]

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Three Tips for Confident Presentations

3 Tips English Presentations

Giving a presentation in another language can take you out of your comfort zone. Knowing that you have an English presentation coming up often causes anxiety and can even cause sleepless nights. In this lesson, I share three tips for better-flowing and more impactful work presentations. If you implement them, you’ll improve confidence and fluency […]

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32 Expressions for Leading a Business Meeting in English

Expressions for leading meetings

Leading meetings can become increasingly common the further up the career ladder you go. A great way for non-native speakers to prepare for English meetings and improve fluency simultaneously is to learn expressions for the key stages of a meeting. In addition to enhancing your preparation for the meeting, learning expressions will help you benefit […]

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