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

Kerstin Brandes is interviewed by Corinne, to find out how international sales can become more of an exciting experience than an excruciating one. Kerstin shares 5 tips for developing sustainable business relationships based on trust as a sales professional in international business. This is admittedly a slightly longer show but also a very enjoyable and inspiring one. If you're thinking of expand...

Chris Croft and Corinne have two things in common, fear of horses and a love of chocolate. Listen to this show to find out how our success pivots around a lack of self-discipline and not enough assertiveness and discover how dedicated goal setting gets us beyond that dither and into delivery mode. Call To Action: Create a 'bucket list' of life goals and mark the top three with a star, put it where...

Chris Croft is a great online course creator and storyteller. He shares his analogy with some animals to talk about how our approach to goal setting and productivity - specifically achievement, enjoyment, efficiency and goals, affects how happy we feel in life. We talk about the work-life balance and why resigning is really the only option if you don't have the right balance. Join us for this fire...

Given my experience of working predominantly on remote language learning projects over the last 20 years in a range of different industries, I share my tips and tricks for making sure that your working culture is compatible with remote working. I share my "family and friends feedback fable" about how we give feedback differently: You'll discover what you can do to gradually establish a team cultur...

There are some comments that are just bound to wind people up or annoy them. In Chapter 6 of the brilliant book Verbal Judo,11 phrases are introduced that you need to avoid. I also talk about why they can cause the conversation to breakdown and your relationships to weaken. In addition to sharing with you what the authors suggest and what you can say instead, I add a couple of examples of my own t...

Corinne Wilhelm talks to Ayla Adomat about the reasons why employers should explore recruiting from abroad, despite the bureaucracy. They discuss some of the problems that can hinder getting that all-important visa, where immigration laws are complex but not impossible. We talk about the value of managing expectations, about how body language and being open-minded makes a big difference, and how t...

In this solo show, Corinne shares a couple of personal stories about how handwritten messages make all the difference. She talks about how a handwritten message and a little gift or note in the post can make all the difference. Why not use this downtime to reach out to those that count with a token of your gratitude? By putting pen to paper and going to the post office you can make someone's day w...

In this solo show, Corinne Wilhelm shares some marketing tips that will make you more approachable through some simple pricing strategies that can be turned around quickly.

In this short 5 minute solo show, Corinne invites you to join her in her favourite classroom, outdoors in the fresh air, allow the bird song and movement to soothe your soul and free your mind for more learning effectiveness. Done regularly you can zap your stress and be a more mindful communicator.

Corinne Wilhelm from Byte Sized English shares why she can only be found teaching or coaching either online or outdoors in Berlin and Potsdam with her clients, but NEVER in meeting rooms. She talks about the benefits, the myths of elearning and how it works in practice.

In this fireside chat-style interview, we talk about the challenges and opportunities of clever communication to embrace experts of all generations. We discuss the contrasts between direct and indirect cultures, including the Brit's fascination with small talk and why they do it. We also touch on language mirroring, presenting in heels and much more. Oops! Longer than usual, so take your time and...

Finding your new home is a vital first step for your relocation, in this episode we find out from a local expert, what to look out for to avoid housing scams, save money or find your home quickly with less stress. Much of the advice is applicable to expatriates moving to other cities in Germany or other countries. Vocabulary as always via the newsletter.

In this fireside chat-style conversation, I exchange experiences of moving families abroad with Polly Collingridge, from Parental Choice in the UK. We talk about what you can do before, during and after the move with practical tips for keeping you sane and your family as settled and feeling loved, throughout what is one of the most stressful but rewarding experiences that a family can share, ultim...

Negotiating for a pay rise can be an intimidating experience but one certainly worth learning how to handle, Michelle Gyimah gives us some tips and tricks and a five-point plan to get more recognition at work before going in for the pay rise negotiation. Corinne also talks briefly about her 5 Day Challenge (27th-31st January 2020) Registration closes on the 24th of January at 23.24, link in the sh...

Corinne shares her top body language hacks. She talks about why body language is even more important in an international setting including some observations about eye contact during her year in Finland. Finally HOT OFF THE PRESS, Corinne shares some news about a Business English Planner which non-native speakers of English can use to start activating their spoken English, in bite sized chunks #byt...

This solo show tells you about three autumn traditions which get the family outdoors as the days grow colder and the season of thanksgiving approaches

In the second part of this interview with Maria Pastorelli, an Italian communication trainer and coach in Shanghai, we discuss how to communicate effectively in Asia. By using polite language and face-saving strategies, you can move from stagnation to success. We talk about how a lack of planning and connecting will set you up for failure and we talk about how you can familiarise yourself with the...

In this episode, I speak to Maria Pastorelli, an Italian based communication coach based in Shanghai. The first part of this interview talks about communication in China. We talk about - the languages used, - saving face, - effective team work communication and - getting from yes, to progress.

If you need the best talent and you can't find or afford it in your local market, hiring overseas and relocating them (and their families) is a logical solution. Why not join me for this interview, as we talk to Tia Robinson about the potential challenges of moving staff to Berlin and how hiring an agency can make this a smoother more efficient transition by simplifying logistics to speed up the p...

One German loving Brit interviews another about the recruitment market in the UK, just a month before Brexit. Some interesting insights, tips and tricks, making this a really useful podcast for recruiters and those of you looking to give your career some international spice.

Producing a video is a big investment, not only of valuable marketing budget but also of your time. This interview with film pro, Matthias Gottwald gives you some time saving tips and tricks for making sure that you get the best film possible for your brand, product or campaign without having to break the bank or wait for months.

Multicultural teams - what you can do as a colleague or boss to accommodate different religions and traditions. I gain some insights into the jewish faith and talk about how to discover more about people on your team in a respectful way. Multikulturelle Teams und darüber, was Sie als Kollege oder Chef tun können, um unterschiedliche Religionen und Traditionen zu berücksichtigen. Ich gewinne einige...

Namen: In dieser Episode geht es um Namen. Nachdem wir letzte Woche darüber gesprochen habe haben, wie wichtig Namen beim bei der Fragenstellung sind, um die jenigen anzusprechen, erhältst du von mir diese Woche ein Paar paar Strategien, um Namen besser zu lernen. Nicht jede Strategie ist für jede Situation angemessen, aber ich bin mir sicher, dass du dir in Zukunft mehr Namen merken wirst. Gewapp...

If you try to involve people by asking questions but you don't get any answers, or ones that bring you closer to your goals, then this episode is for you. It is not just a matter of what you say, but how you say it that counts. Non-native speakers should be aware of the grammar, or more specifically about the word order but the tone of voice and other non-verbal skills are useful here too.

The ability to really listen to someone in an increasingly digital world is becoming a rare talent that leadership needs to learn and practice, if their organisations are to thrive.