Experts! Speak English! - How to talk your way into an international career without the bullxxit

If you are struggling to hire or keep your new recruits, the problem could be more strategic than you realise, especially if you are growing fast as a fintech. If you are inadvertently diluting your brand in the interview process this erodes trust and sets new recruits up for failure.

In the first of 9 HR episodes about the communication driving or de-railing HR, Corinne Wilhelm talks to Edith Esong Enowbi, a HR specialist working in Berlin & London about the importance of honesty and openness, professional conflict management, hiring and firing and about how you make people feel in a world that is increasingly automated.

A cozy, gift‑wrapped episode with bite‑sized communication tips to help you manage mental health at work, establish some feel good factor by establishing a safe psychological space in which the whole team can excel.

If you need to stand up and 'say a few words' at the Christmas party, you might appreciate a foolproof formula that you can use - especially if you have left this to the last minute. Do not despair, Matthias Müller-Krey is here to help.

#Websummit 2025 in Lisbon was a blast! We battled through the rain to get to the media villiage where I interviewed the amazing Polish co-founder Anna Connor Lakomy, she explains how Brain Architects are measuring then supporting neurodiversity using AI. Their tool takes care of the neuroscience and psychology so that you can support your brilliant neurodiverse team members in a way that boosts pr...

EXPERTS SPEAK ENGLISH Clarity is the first of the 7 Cs of Communication and is crucial for engineering teams to avoid misunderstandings, wasted time, and missed deadlines. This solo episode with Corinne Wilhelm explores how to make your message simple, direct, and accessible-using clear language, logical structure, and the right communication channels. You’ll hear practical tips for stripping away...

VOICE COACHING Let's face it coaching can be phenomenal for getting to you to focus on what matters but conventional coaching needs to power up to match the pace and complexity of international business. We don't use modems and fax machines any more so why do we insist on outdated in person weekly coaching sessions? We get our best ideas to talk through, problems to solve and communication to fine...

This podcast episode will help you to understand and really appreciate the strategic use of pauses and silence to enhance your business communication. I’ll also demonstrate how NOT indulging your audience with pauses can sabotage your business communication. Coco's Communication Challenge gives you an opportunity to use pauses and silence immediately in your daily life.  Let’s find out how st...

EXPERTS SPEAK ENGLISH PODCAST - Career Planning between Christmas and New Year or your first day back at work. This episode shares some planning strategies and techniques to be more intentional with your career rather than drifting with no SMART goals to guide you, no action plan to follow and no real focus. Take control of your career and start being more intentional about your goals, your commun...

L&D Communication. Having just attended the Online Educa conference in Berlin as a speaker, I'll be sharing with you some innovative learning techniques and some insights about the future of education. You will gain valuable insights into how technology is reshaping learning environments and given that most presenters are also professional educators, I'll be sharing some practical strategies t...

Empowering Mothers: Mastering the Return to Work Join Corinne Wilhelm a snappy episode packed with practical communication and leadership strategies for professional mothers re-entering the workforce after maternity leave. Listen to invaluable insights to help you seamlessly transition back into your career. Discover: Expert tips for balancing work and family life Techniques to boost confidence an...

Artificial Intelligence is certainly not new but it is rarely being implemented strategically - more of a pray and spray approach. In this show I interview Sarah Cornett - a US based AI Consultant about the communication padding around a successful strategic implementation of Artificial Intelligence, which obstacles we can avoid and of course how communication can make or break a successful roll-o...

Are you a feisty female leader or would love to be one? Perhaps you know an amazing professional who is struggling to get her foot into the door of leadership? If so this short, special episode of Experts Speak English could be exactly the right show for you. Today is the last day to register for our 3x3x3 Feisty Female Leadership Programme .  https://pensight.com/x/englishspeakingexperts/fem...

"Getting Back into your Career: Communication Strategies" In this short 15-20 minute solo episode I will provide practical communication and leadership advice that can help professional women transition smoothly back into the workplace.  You can expect some actionable tips which you can implement immediately to boost your confidence and communication skills as you prepare to return to work. T...

Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR can boost your employer brand, encouraging your experts to make that arduous time consuming commute into the office or indeed another location. Being together though is the name of the game - not just for the sake of it, or for controlling purposes but a common goal. That's also a great way to watch your top talent in action on various Corporate Social Respon...

To maximize the impact of community and team building at a summer party event, while ensuring it is inclusive and fun for everyone, this podcast episode of Experts Speak English will give you some tips and tricks to make your summer event, not only a lot of fun but also impactful in terms of bringing your remote employees and experts together. #diversity #inclusion #corporateculture #employerbrand...

It's odd that some of the most brilliant people are held back by something about something so easy to fix. People worry about making a mistake, saying something wrong - or worse still not being understood. In a room full of people, that's often not worth the risk of embarrassment. So let's fix this, once and for all! Let me show you some simple techniques to improve your English. You know the word...

The idea of being a popular keynote speaker at International Conferences is appealing to many people and career-wise certainly a smart move, but if the very thought of being on stage in front of a sea of faces fills you with fear and trepidation, this episode is for you. We'll dive deep into the world of public speaking, and I'll share my own personal experiences – the good, the bad, and the downr...

 🎙️ "Ever felt lost in the crowd at a conference, wondering how to be less of a wall flower and more "WOW! They know their stuff!"  Join me in the latest episode of Experts Speak English as we unlock the secrets to maximizing your conference experience. From strategic networking to mastering the communication you need to make the conference a worthwhile investment of your time. Let's ens...

 No matter what changes, there is resistance, isn't there. Yet for employers to remain competitive, change is inevitable. If you are serious about your career, you need to be able to adapt quickly - not just as an individual, but as a leader and communicator. In this episode of Experts! Speak English, I'll share practical tips on how to future-proof your skills, connect better with your team,...

Quiet Quitting: Explore the subtle dynamics of quiet quitting in the workplace in our latest episode, 'Cracking the Code: Unveiling Quiet Quitting.' Discover actionable insights for fostering healthier work-life balance and prioritizing well-being. (Make sure that you are not saying this wrong - tip in the intro) https://englishspeakingexperts.com/171-2/

Strong communication competence and career clarity are undeniably important for you as an individual, both at home and at work. Corinne explains why coaching could be the missing career ingredient for more self confidence. Listen in for a coupon code exclusively for my podcast listeners for 20% off my coaching.

 Onboarding new members of staff is clearly an essential part of welcoming a new team member and helping them to contribute to your productivity at work. It is not without it's frustrations though is it? It's fairly time consuming and usually your own workload is the same as before, so it puts pressure on an already overworked team. So let's make your time investment count. Let's focus on cle...

Are you as really as humble as you think you are? Do you struggle with the term humble or humility (or Demut in German) Do you notice the contribution that others make? Do you get the big picture or are you stuck in the weeds of your own role? If you want to find out more about how to identify humility, practice and measure it, this will be a fascinating podcast episode for you with Francisca Fran...

Are you feeling brave? Today, we're diving deep into the world of team building. Are you ready to transform your team into a powerhouse of productivity and innovation? Stay tuned as we explore the ten best practices that with commitment and great communication will drive your success. Being a leader isn't always a walk in the park, but with the right strategies, you can create the team that everyb...