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102. Top Skills for an International Business Career, with Slack L&D Expert

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - March 05, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join us for a fascinating conversation on the key skills you need to succeed in a global company with Helena Nacinovic, Senior Learning Consultant at Slack (that’s right, the giant messaging app for businesses!). 🎙️ Helena Nacinovic is a Learning and Development Expert, with nearly 20 years of ...

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101. Seven Tips to Use English Confidently at Work

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - September 26, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Get 7 practical tips to feel more confident speaking English at work.  After a summer break, we're stronger than ever. More tips, more stories, and a very exciting opportunity to improve your business English skills for free until the end of November.  Business English training for career succ...

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How to Show Cultural Intelligence in Job Interviews in English

Express to Impress Podcast - August 27, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes
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...

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How to Focus on Your English Fluency for Confident Speaking

Express to Impress Podcast - July 25, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes
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. Disco...

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100. Have More Productive Conversations at Work

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - June 27, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get tangled up in miscommunication, especially in the workplace. We've all been there, haven't we? A meeting that takes longer than planned, a team discussion that just doesn't seem to move forward. These situations can be frustrating, and they eat up ou...

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Expert Coach Shows How to Master Impromptu and Nonverbal Communication

Express to Impress Podcast - June 24, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes
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,...

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99. Convice your teams with the Rule of Three

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - June 20, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Whether you're trying to convince your team to adopt new software, explaining a complex concept, or looking to make your business pitch more convincing, the rule of three will help you sound more persuasive. Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Ex...

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98. Craft Compelling Email Subject Lines

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - May 30, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Boost your email open rates with effective subject lines. Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]

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Confident Communication Techniques for the Workplace With Mike Acker

Express to Impress Podcast - May 24, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes
🎧 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 auth...

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97. Writing for Impact: Tips for Concise Writing

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - May 23, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
What if I told you that you can communicate your business ideas more effectively with fewer words? In this episode, you will learn how to write concisely without losing any meaning. Read all the tips on our blog: https://blog.talaera.com/concise-writing Business English training for career suc...

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96. Decoding Legal Jargon: Commonly Used Legal English Terms Explained

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - May 17, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Confused by legal English terms in business? Listen to this episode as we decode commonly used legal English terms and provide real-world context that helps you understand and use these terms with confidence in your daily business interactions. Whether you're navigating a contract, reviewing a ...

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95. Professional Growth in Denmark Unlocked - With Kate Dahl

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - May 09, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Looking for new job opportunities in Denmark? Learn to navigate the Danish job market with confidence and increase your chances of success with Kate Dahl. 🎙️ Kate Dahl is a renowned career consultant and networking expert specializing in helping internationals navigate the Danish labor market. ...

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95. Understanding the Business World in Denmark - With Kate Dahl

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - May 09, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
🎙️ We recently had the pleasure to talk to Kate Dahl about how to better understand the professional world in Denmark. (Cool fact: our co-host Simon Kennell is half Danish 🙂🇩🇰). In this episode, you'll learn learned: - How to navigate workplace dynamics and cultural nuances in Denmark. - The im...

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8 Common Phrasal Verbs and Idioms

Express to Impress Podcast - May 03, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes
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 Leop...

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94. 6 Interesting Work-Related Idioms

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - May 02, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
While the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day in September, many countries around the world celebrate International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, on May 1st. So what better way to kick off the month than with these 6 work-related idioms? Learn their meanings with a little story and exam...

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94. Get Ahead in the Workplace with these 6 Work-Related Idioms

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - May 02, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
While the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day in September, many countries around the world celebrate International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, on May 1st. So what better way to kick off the month than with these 6 work-related idioms? Learn their meanings with a little story and exam...

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93. How to Ask "How are you?" During a Crisis - With Alex Bair

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - April 25, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Small talk can be a powerful tool for building connections, promoting resilience, and demonstrating empathy.  But how can you do it effectively during difficult situations such as a crisis, a war, or a natural disaster? Is it still OK to ask ‘How are you’ when we know they are not OK?  In this ...

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92. How to Use Tone of Voice to Improve Your Leadership Skills

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - April 20, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
What do Oprah Winfrey, Simon Sinek, and Jacinda Ardern have something in common? They are considered some of the most respected leaders of our time. They are inspiring, passionate, and empathetic, and they have each made a significant impact in their respective fields. But how do they convey tho...

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91. What To Do When You Can't Find the Right Word?

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - April 04, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
When English is not your first language, it is normal to get nervous and have the fear of not finding the right word. Getting stuck in the middle of a sentence is more normal than you might think –especially when you are in front of your manager or other native-English speakers. This episode wil...

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90. How to Run More Successful Meetings with Felix Zeltner

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - March 23, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
With different time zones, languages, cultures, and communication styles in play, it's easy for virtual meetings to lose their effectiveness or fail altogether. We talk to Felix Zeltner, award-winning journalist and author, about how to run effective meetings. Read all the notes here: How to R...

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89. Hi, Hey, or Dear? Choose the Right Email Greeting

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - March 21, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
✉️ Learn how to choose the right email greetings for every situation. Read all the email greetings you'll need for work on the Talaera blog: https://blog.talaera.com/email-greetings Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English t...

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88. Impactful Presentation Structure - Bottom-Up or Top-Down?

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - March 14, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
When you want to convince an audience, do you prefer to explain the context first, then provide arguments, and then end with your conclusion or suggestion? Or do you prefer to get to the point faster and start with the proposal, and then add supporting arguments to justify it? In this episode, ...

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88. Impactful Presentation Structures - Bottom-Up or Top-Down?

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - March 14, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
When you want to convince an audience, do you prefer to explain the context first, then provide arguments, and then end with your conclusion or suggestion? Or do you prefer to get to the point faster and start with the proposal, and then add supporting arguments to justify it? In this episode, ...

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87. Get Your Message Across - 4 Tips on Clear Speaking

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - March 07, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
One of the biggest challenges we face when speaking in front of other people is to speak clearly. How can you make sure that you got your message across? In this episode, you will get four quick tips that will help you speak clearly in meetings and presentations. Read all the tips in this blog ...

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86. Schedule Meetings with these Phrasal Verbs

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - February 28, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Phrasal verbs can be confusing for non-native English speakers. Move up, call off, run over... What do they all mean? Listen to this short story and learn the most important phrasal verbs to schedule a meeting. Did we miss any? Tell us on this LinkedIn post. Business English training for care...

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85. Reduce Your Accent in English... Or Not!

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - February 21, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
What do Arnold Schwarzenegger and accent reduction have in common? Spoiler: your goal should not be to get rid of your accent but to be clear. Listen to Arnold's story and get some great tips to reduce your accent in English... or not! Get all the tips on our blog: https://blog.talaera.com/redu...

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84. Build Rapport, Close More Deals

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - February 15, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Building rapport is about developing mutual trust, friendship, and understanding with someone. This communication skill can be incredibly beneficial to your career – it helps you to establish long-lasting relationships, close more deals, and improve your performance at work. In this episode, w...

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83. Follow-Up Emails - How to Get A Response

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - February 07, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
If you regularly communicate via email, you'll probably need to follow up often to get what you need. In this episode, we show you an effective way to follow up and actually get a response. Read all the tips on our blog: https://blog.talaera.com/follow-up-email Business English training for ca...

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Listening Expert Shares How to Understand More of the English Language

Express to Impress Podcast - February 03, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes
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 als...

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82. How to Apologize Effectively

Talaera Talks - Business English Communication - February 01, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Discover how different cultures apologize and learn an effective framework to say sorry effectively and sincerely. Get the summary on this LinkedIn post. Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 hello@talaera....