In this episode, I welcome Clare Whitmell from the Smart English Coach Podcast back to the Express to Impress Podcast. We explore how cultural intelligence shapes job interviews with American companies.  We delve into cultural maps by Erin Meyer, which unveil differences in communication styles, decision-making, and more across countries. Discover how to navigate these nuances and impress interviewers with your adaptability. Tune in to gain insights that could be the game-changer for your...

Join me as I welcome special guest Clare Whitmell, an English teacher and coach with a passion for boosting language fluency and confidence. In this episode, Clare unravels the roles of fluency and grammar in language learning, sharing effective strategies to enhance your speaking skills. Discover how to strike the perfect balance between accuracy and fluency to become a confident communicator in any language.  Whether you're a seasoned language learner or just starting your journey, this...

In the second half of my interview with Communication Coach Mike Acker, he said something I see all the time with my clients. He said, “If you have your nonverbals misaligned with your verbals, you’re going to be overpowering your verbal content. I’ve seen that again and again. Where people say, “I’m excited to be here.” But they don’t sound excited. They don’t look excited.”  Nonverbal communication often isn’t taught in English classrooms, just like pronunciation isn’t. But these are both...

🎧 I’m happy to share my conversation with the charismatic Mike Acker on the latest episode of the Express to Impress podcast! 🎉 🗣️ In this engaging episode, we delved deep into the world of confident communication, particularly in American business settings. Mike, a communication coach and author, shared his inspiring journey as a communication coach, author, and TEDx Speaker. We explored his unique background and experiences living in Mexico, where he overcame language barriers and adapted...

Want to use more common sayings while speaking in English?  Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn 8 Common Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for everyday conversations.  This episode follows the previous episodes, How to Improve Your Listening Skills With Movies With Cara Leopold and Listening Expert Shares How to Understand More of the English Language. If you haven't checked out those episodes yet, you won't want to miss them!  When you use these common sayings in...

I invite you to tune in to hear the rest of my conversation with Listening Expert Cara Leopold with Leo Listening. This time, we talk about how to get used to different accents and speaking speeds and motivate yourself to learn a language for work or school even if you don't want to. You'll also learn what to do if your language learning has stalled, bad habits language learners pick up when learning a language in a traditional classroom setting, reductions and linking, and how to improve...

Get ready for a special treat! In this episode, I talk with Cara Leopold, an English Teacher known as the Listening Expert. We covered a lot of topics, so this will be the first of two episodes with our conversation. The main theme of our conversation was building great listening skills in another language. In this first episode, we talk about the importance of listening when learning another language, including pronunciation, and what to do when you don’t understand your colleagues in...

Want to use more common sayings while speaking in English?  Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn ten common sayings for everyday conversations.  This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Word Choice in Journalism and Business with Steven Youngblood. If you haven’t checked out that episode yet, you won’t want to miss it!  When you use these common sayings in everyday conversations, you’ll connect better with native English...

How you tell a story matters. The way you talk about why you lost your job can cost you a potential one. The way you explain the reason for layoffs can cause panic among employees and stakeholders. And the way journalists report the news can incite violence. Framing, including word choice,  is one of the most important areas peace journalists discuss and develop. To find out what business professionals could learn from peace journalists about storytelling, I invited Steven Youngblood,...

Want to use more natural expressions when you speak English? Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn English sayings for everyday conversations. Specifically, you’ll learn six idioms, phrases, adjectives, and adverbs.  This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Less is More: Tips for Effective International Business Communication. When you use these English sayings in everyday conversations, you’ll connect better with native English...

Globish, anyone? In this episode, we'll talk about how to communicate effectively in an international business setting. Since most people in an international business environment speak English as a second language, that will be our focus. I'll share tips for native English speakers and English Language Learners, including where to focus your English language-learning efforts, so you're ready to excel in an international business setting.  To succeed in an international business environment, I...

Want to grow your vocabulary? Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn 5 English expressions for a conversation.  This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, How to Prepare for an Internal Job Interview. Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the...

If you’ve found the perfect company to work for, you don’t need to land the perfect job…yet. After all, even if you’re in a less-than-perfect position, you can apply for a more suitable job internally as soon as it opens. By then, you will have had the chance to show your quality of work, work ethic, and commitment to the company, making you an ideal candidate. While interviewing for an internal position is a wonderful opportunity, it includes unique challenges. One of the biggest mistakes...

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 6 great examples of idioms and phrases for a conversation.  This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Connect and Persuade Through Business Storytelling.  Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the...

To be a successful leader, marketer, salesperson, or even job candidate, you need to be able to tell business stories well. Leaders tell stories to inspire their employees and to help them see what’s possible or to teach them something. They also tell investors, donors, board members, and others impact stories that reassure them their time and money are working.  Business stories hold so much potential that I think they should be told every single day in workplace interactions!  Even if you...

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 5 American Idioms and Phrases like "to get at something.”  This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Feeling Misunderstood? 5 Phrases to Use When Asking for Clarification.  Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with...

It’s hard for many people to admit they don’t understand something (whether they're native or non-native English speakers). But it’s crucial for avoiding misunderstandings and a vital skill to learn for your career success.  In the workplace, you must speak up when you don’t understand. Otherwise, you’re not doing your part to ensure good communication is taking place. Do you have the humility, confidence, and vocabulary needed to speak up in the workplace?  Tune into the latest Express to...

**Special Announcement** On November 26, all of my courses for job seekers will be 25% off with the code 25BlackFriday! Invest in your career success and get a job quickly with one of my courses. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 10 common phrases in English like "Throw Your Hat in the Ring." This episode is a...

I invite you to tune in to hear the rest of my conversation with Executive Coach Terri Creeden!  In the last episode, Terri talked about authenticity and vulnerability and how they can help people get a job and build meaningful relationships in the workplace. This time, we talk about being authentic in an interview and hear two stories about women who leaned into vulnerability and authenticity and how it helped them in their careers. Here’s an excerpt from our conversation: You're never gonna...

Get ready for a special treat! In this episode, I talk with Terri Creeden, an Executive Coach, trainer, and facilitator. Terri is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator and Dare to Lead Facilitator through the Brené Brown Education and Research Group. During our conversation, we talk about how to get a job while being authentic and vulnerable. Here are some gems from this episode: "The employer will be most impressed by an authentic person sitting in front of them and not somebody who has canned,...

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 10 common phrases in English like "Short and Sweet." This episode is a follow-up to the two previous episodes, including Will Networking Get Me a job? Strategic Networking With Lucy Samuels and Networking Tips From a Communication & Career Branding Expert. Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You...

I invite you to tune in to hear the rest of my conversation about strategic networking with Lucy Samuels! This time we dive into using LinkedIn to grow and utilize your network.  She shares some real gems in this conversation, like what to write when reaching out to someone new on LinkedIn and what to say when following up with someone in your network.  Lucy is an excellent communication coach, so it’s no wonder she can come up with polished, professional scripts on the...

When do you think people should network?Why should somebody network when they're looking for a job?How can people network online?How would you recommend someone who’s new to networking get started?Can you tell me a networking success story?Tune in to hear candid and lively answers to my questions from the delightful Language and Communication Coach Lucy Samuels.  Lucy has more than a decade of experience working with job seekers, and one of her specialties is teaching people to network...

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn five common phrases like "Take Something Hard." This episode is part two of How to Demonstrate Strong Emotional Intelligence in an Interview. Learning to recognize and use English phrases idioms in use will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear English idioms and phrases and will keep up with the...