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

 In this upbeat, chatty interview, Nola Simon from Ontario in Canada shares her insights on remote working, sabbaticals and knowledge management and specifically about how communication and making people valued is where the magic happens. 

In this short solo show, the normally upbeat Corinne, reflects on the impact of war on agile teams, families as professionals, parents and leaders

Learning to Lead takes time and determination plus a paradigm shift, find out which five behaviours you need to practice before getting recognised as a leader in your company or organisation, for your self confidence and career.

Imagine a police force that didn't have a handle on communication, that would be pretty scary wouldn't it? This episode looks at the emergency services super power of communication and what industry can learn from it.

Communication can seem overwhelming so I have broken down business communication into four categories and given you a few tips about each type. I talk about upward, downward, lateral and of course external communication. At some point in your career you will need to use all of these, so it makes sense to know where you are now and which communication types you need to work on, both as an individua...

If you've ever wondered why you're not getting through to people , why it seems that you are invisible of irrelevant, then the DISC assessment will reveal a lot of those answers. In this show, together with Larry Reines, I share with you some of my own discoveries, observations and lessons, having completed my own DISC assessment. 

If your competence exceeds your confidence, your opportunities will be limited. Avoiding these 11 mistakes will make you appear and feel more confident at work, whether you work in international business, agile or project management. 

If you've always wondered why those with the 'gift of the gab' despite having no ::: idea what they are doing, get all of the opportunities, then this episode reveals your comeback communication plan.

Following up is something we all should do more of but in the face of rejection we fail. When it comes to following up, most of us feel icky and awkward, this podcast episode is all about putting an end to that.

Your performance is driven by your communication, yet how much do you communicate with intention in your career? Find out how to improve the way that you are perceived in 2022 and boost your reputation as the expert or leader in a way that is professional and effective, whilst retaining your identity.

This short solo episode provides a quick insight into how a mentoring relationship as either the mentor or mentee can be a rewarding and inspiring career experience no matter where you are in your career. What makes it work, what you can expect?

In this short 20 minute show, Corinne shares some telephone tips for both native and advanced speakers of English but also non native speakers that get nervous on the phone. I share with you seven steps to better preparation and some tips for handling incoming calls too.

As we discussed last week we have to be careful when we are using idioms but they are integral part of who we are and a reflection of our personality so in this episode Katharina Maak shares her knowledge about the importance and impact of proverbs or idioms and how you can use them to become more approachable, even as the CEO

In this short 33 minute podcast interview, Matt Halsdorff shares some simple but effective tips and tricks in both verbal and written communication between native speakers - typically monolingual - and non native speakers. Listening to this podcast episode will help you to become more considerate, inclusive and fair which in turn means a stronger team with results to match

In this SHORT Clever2gether episode I share with you how I am making it easier for you to listen, learn and share from this podcast. It's the start of a new era, going forward these episodes will be better and brighter. I tell you how.

At the start of the podcast I dived straight in with my first guest and never really took the opportunity to share with you what I do and how I work. So I have invited a fellow podcasting friend who is also an interview coach to interview me on this, my 100th episode. I am so thrilled and proud to be writing this and I thank each and every one of you for your support, as a listener, sharer, rater,...

Discover what it takes to secure the psychological safety in a team that goes above and beyond, driven by passion, togetherness and a common vision

Tino shares how poker can tell you so much about yourself and each other in business Poker is 'just'a game, but it can teach us so much about ourselves and each other. Just like in poker as you need to pay attention when the stakes are high, communication has many parallels. In this unique virtual team building approach, Tino takes advantage of special effects, visuals and music to make this exper...

Mental health isn't rocket science, with a bite sized approach of little and often you can carve a corporate culture that is one that people thrive in. Through reactive, preventative and awareness raising in a mental health culture that embraces the human cost of profitability, you will actually be rewarded with loyalty and results to be proud of.

Triggered by a BBC Worldservice radio show with a panel suggestion about supporting people with disabilities in the workforce, Corinne delves deeper and helps you to connect the dots and encourages you to take an active role in supporting inclusion.

In this short episode, Corinne shares some insights about how to become more friendly at work without walking around like a Cheshire cat all day, drawing in some examples from her own corporate life in London and even the former US President Obama gets a mention. #clever2gether is the hashtag for your friendship posts

Communication is not always what you say or or even how you say it, there are a selection of silent communication strategies that you can use to define your brand as a quality player, it requires attention to detail and going above and beyond. Corinne demonstrates how based on her recent holiday during some quality time with her Mum after 22 months due to the pandemic.

Find out how to make a better impression whilst being respectful of other people's time. By keeping your communication on topic, you will win the hearts and minds of those that count.

In this solo show, Corinne shares some tips and tricks for gaining and holding the attention of your audience, whether it is at a stand up meeting, production floor review or a more formal presentation. These simple but effective tips can be practiced for more impact each time you speak up, carving your reputation