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

Working internationally means working interculturally yet very few people are aware of the fact that many subtle differences can create friction, then conflict. It pays to be curious, observant and prepared to challenge your own view of the world before drawing conclusions or pointing the finger when communication breaks down.

Choose: Meta Communication orCross Cultural Conflict? ​ Meta communication is communicating on how you want to communicate. What that means is “meta” is like that bird's eye perspective. Usually we just launch into communicating without establishing communication ground rules or best practices. Sounds simple but many conflicts would be avoided if more time and attention was paid to meta communicat...

Hiring an expert mediator to resolve a conflict at work, whether it is in a disgruntled team or a family business might not be an easy step but could be the smartest business decision you'll ever made. Jürgen Von Oertzen explains how he works and what you need to know about conflicts at work.

Today as the late Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest,  I felt the urge to speak from the heart, about how this has got me thinking about my own cultural background and leadership in an era where our expectations are mirrored in industry by society.  

You cannot avoid conflict by hiding behind your keyboard. Speak up in English If English isn’t your first language and you hide in the security of Artificial intelligence like Deepl then this podcast episode is for you. We’ll be talking about conflict and why you need to speak up - that’s right, you have to speak up as the English Speaking Expert, even when it feels awkward and hard.

In this podcast episode I talk to Claire Sewell about mental noise. The noise inside your head that can drive you absolutely crazy. We're also going to be talking about female leadership and imposter syndrome plus women coming back to work.#backtobusinessbaby #expertsspeakenglish

“What is the impact of using the Rule of Threes in your planning, your presentation and your performance evaluation?”. Well, I mean, the bottom line is you’ll get noticed by the people that matter, the decision makers in your life. That might be your boss, your clients, your stakeholders – or even your kids. #expertsspeakenglish www.englishspeakingexperts.com/podcast

The Rule of Threes is a simple but incredibly effective way to create a more memorable and dynamic message. Corinne Wilhelm explains how and invites you to practice, to be more persuasive and professional at work.

Great Resignation strategies. HR are advised to focus their attention on existing employees as well as investing lots of energy in recruiting new hires during the great resignation.

If you wish your children could become English Speaking Experts without having to agonize over every word or have the paranoia of working with other cultures you need to take action now. This show introduces you to a range of activities at home, overseas and online to expose your kids to other cultures and languages. From aupair to zookeeping, there is something for your child to gain some experie...

Accents in an international team are an auditive indication of diversity. But how tolerant are you of different accents and what can you do to make sure that your accent isn't pushing you away from leadership opportunities? Full show notes at www.englishspeakingexperts.com/130

In business there is a fine line between funny and humourous or just being a bit stupid, so if you want to preserve  your professionalism but you want to have a bigger impact by drawing them in with a bit of humour then this podcast episode could be perfect for you.

What can you say that will persuade the people that count? Well first you need to know what your counterpart wants, needs or fears. But to be persuasive you need to know your client (b2B) or your customer (B2C). The ability to be persuasive will get you in front of the most important clients so learn to get people to help you more through basic persuasion. It will boost your career and your confid...

Stories are big decision makers, people ask us, what's your story? We love stories and if you want to make something dry or complex, easier to understand, use a story to establish yourself as the expert, because only an expert could pull it off. SHOW NOTES :::> https://englishspeakingexperts.com/ese127/

With the Platinum Jubilee in London this weekend, you might not think that the royal family offers much to learn in terms of communication but think again, as I sit here with the trooping of the colours to inspire me, I share some communication insights from the royals.

If like me you enjoy explaining complex things in a way that people instantly understand what you are trying to tell them, then you might want to risk falling in love. Falling in love, with analogies. Because analogies to my mind are the little sister - the cute little sister - of storyteling. In this episode I share with you the 6S's of successful analogies. 

Giving instructions is one of those things that most people do without much planning, yet instructions are the basis for a strong, reliable and loyal team. If you get asked again and again to explain something then before you whinge and gripe, think about your instructions. Make three improvements and try again. It takes practice but the time and stress you will save yourself in the long run are w...

 "Unlock the Potential of Your Team: Elevate Your Leadership to Transform Sensitive Employees into Productive and Loyal Experts. Join host Corinne Wilhelm on the Experts Speak English podcast as she unveils actionable strategies for enhancing your communication, observation, and listening skills. Through insightful discussions and real-world examples, learn how to harness the power of adept l...

360 Degree Feedback makes sense but what are the opportunities and pitfalls that will make or break the introduction of 360 Feedback and what can you do to ensure a successful rollout of this sensitive change management issue.

How do you give great feedback? How do you do it in a way that is honest, constructive and motivational? This episode gives you some guidelines to follow if you want to do a great job of giving feedback and hence positioning yourself as leadership potential whilst boosting the performance and loyalty of your team.

As recruitment experts start recruiting more globally, one key criteria must be met, the new recruit must be a good fit for the team, so how can you change your communication to be a more likeable attractive candidate and a pleasure to work with

There is nothing more infuriating than being told "Don't take things so personally".  I am not sure about you but I find it incredibly patronizing and since you only tend to take things personally when you are feeling sensitive  that really rubs salt into the wound, can't it? In this episode I share 6 pointers and a bouquet of flowers to help deal with this incredibly annoying comment.

If you make presentations but fear that you might be boring people to death, this episode will give you some practical tips for making a professional presentation that boosts your reputation rather than damaging it.

Charisma isn't something you're born with, it isn't a characteristic or trait, it's something that you can work on and use to your advantage to simplify life at work and secure the career that you deserve, it's NOT just for extroverts.