Talaera Talks - Business English Communication
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsPresenting in a meeting, networking at an event, and selling a product have one thing in common – they all require excellent communication skills.
Join Paola, a business communication and culture expert at Talaera, as she explores what it takes to stand out in the international job market.
Alongside guest speakers who have successfully carved their paths in the global business arena, you'll discover practical advice, key vocabulary, cultural insights, and essential tools to take your career to the next level.
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102. Top Skills for an International Business Career, with Slack L&D Expert
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBJoin 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 experience in corporate learning, who specializes in digital learning in the workplace. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenan 📊 Presentation skills resources: https://www....
101. Seven Tips to Use English Confidently at Work
September 26, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBGet 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 success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
100. Have More Productive Conversations at Work
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn 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 our precious time. For our special 100th episode, we'll be diving into the heart of productive discussions. We'll explore tips and strategies that can help transform your work conversations into meanin...
99. Convice your teams with the Rule of Three
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MBWhether 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. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
98. Craft Compelling Email Subject Lines
May 30, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MBBoost 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]
97. Writing for Impact: Tips for Concise Writing
May 23, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MBWhat 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 success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
96. Decoding Legal Jargon: Commonly Used Legal English Terms Explained
May 17, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 6.89 MBConfused 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 partnership agreement, or simply want to enhance your business English vocabulary, this episode is a quick guide to mastering legal English terms. Read all the terms on the blog: https://blog.talaer...
95. Professional Growth in Denmark Unlocked - With Kate Dahl
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBLooking 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. Learn more about her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careerconsultant4internationals/ https://www.facebook.com/careerdenmark/ https://careerdenmark.dk/](https://careerdenmark.dk/ - Business English Trai...
95. Understanding the Business World in Denmark - With Kate Dahl
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB🎙️ 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 importance of honing your intercultural communication skills. - How to build meaningful connections and network effectively. Learn more about Kate Dahl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careerconsultant4int...
94. 6 Interesting Work-Related Idioms
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.26 MBWhile 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 examples. - Business English Training - Free communication webinars - [email protected]
94. Get Ahead in the Workplace with these 6 Work-Related Idioms
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.26 MBWhile 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 examples and check the meanings and examples on this LinkedIn post. Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 hello@tala...
93. How to Ask "How are you?" During a Crisis - With Alex Bair
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBSmall 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 episode, we invite Alex Bair, who has a wealth of experience in crisis communication, having worked with refugees, volunteers, and businesses in Ukraine and elsewhere. Join us for this insightful con...
92. How to Use Tone of Voice to Improve Your Leadership Skills
April 20, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWhat 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 those qualities? In this Talaera Talks episode, we explore the role of tone in effective leadership communication and share some tips that will help you develop an effective tone as a leader. Read all t...
91. What To Do When You Can't Find the Right Word?
April 04, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 MBWhen 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 will help you navigate this situation. Read more on this blog post: https://blog.talaera.com/business-english-questions-answered Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webi...
90. How to Run More Successful Meetings with Felix Zeltner
March 23, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWith 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 Run Effective Virtual Meetings with Multicultural Teams Find Felix Zeltner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-zeltner/ Remote Daily (join Felix and his team live every Friday): https://ww...
89. Hi, Hey, or Dear? Choose the Right Email Greeting
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MB✉️ 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 training. .📩 [email protected]
88. Impactful Presentation Structure - Bottom-Up or Top-Down?
March 14, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBWhen 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, we’ll take a quick look at bottom-up and top-down approaches and will discuss which one you should use in your business presentations. Check the summary on this LinkedIn post. Business English train...
88. Impactful Presentation Structures - Bottom-Up or Top-Down?
March 14, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBWhen 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, we’ll take a quick look at bottom-up and top-down approaches and will discuss which one you should use in your business presentations. - Business English Training - Free communication webinars - hell...
87. Get Your Message Across - 4 Tips on Clear Speaking
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.92 MBOne 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 post: 8 Useful Ways to Make Your Point With Precision & Clarity Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 hello@tala...
86. Schedule Meetings with these Phrasal Verbs
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MBPhrasal 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 career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
85. Reduce Your Accent in English... Or Not!
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBWhat 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/reduce-accent-english Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
84. Build Rapport, Close More Deals
February 15, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBBuilding 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, we explore 7 quick tips that will help you build rapport with customers and coworkers. Access the summary and tell us your thoughts on this LinkedIn post. Business English training for career success...
83. Follow-Up Emails - How to Get A Response
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBIf 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 career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
82. How to Apologize Effectively
February 01, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBDiscover 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. .📩 [email protected]
81. Overcome Cultural Barriers at Work: 3 Steps
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBAre you aware of the cultural differences within your team? This episode will help you keep communication open and effective with your global remote team. Read the full post: How To Overcome The Top 4 Communication Barriers In The Workplace Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
81. 3 Steps To Overcome Cultural Barriers With Your Global Team - Talaera Bits
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBAre you aware of the cultural differences within your team? This episode will help you keep communication open and effective with your global remote team. Read the full post: How To Overcome The Top 4 Communication Barriers In The Workplace - Business English Training - Free communication webinars - [email protected]
80. Make Your Voice Heard! Speak Up with Confidence
January 17, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBSpeak up with confidence in meetings with these 3 simple steps. Get the episode summary on this Talaera LinkedIn post. Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
80. Make Your Voice Heard! - Talaera Bits
January 17, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBSpeak up with confidence in meetings with these 3 simple steps. Get the episode summary on this Talaera LinkedIn post. - Business English Training - Free communication webinars - [email protected]
79. How to Ask for Help Professionally
January 10, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MBAsking for help at work can be very scary. And yet, the vast majority of people who do great work (and get awarded for it) ask for advice and help from others. In this episode, Simon walks us through the different steps one should take to ask for help professionally. Get the summary on this LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7019224405096509440 Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English tra...
79. How to Ask for Help Professionally - Talaera Bits
January 10, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MBAsking for help at work can be very scary. And yet, the vast majority of people who do great work (and get awarded for it) ask for advice and help from others. In this episode, Simon walks us through the different steps one should take to ask for help professionally. Get the summary on this LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7019224405096509440 - Business English Training - Free communication webinars - [email protected]
78. How to Stick to New Habits
January 02, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBMany of us set New Year’s resolutions yearly, but only 9% successfully keep those resolutions. In this episode, we discuss goal-setting and research-backed strategies to stick to new habits. Check out the episode notes here: https://blog.talaera.com/stick-to-new-habits Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
78. How to Stick to New Habits - Talaera Talks
January 02, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBMany of us set New Year’s resolutions yearly, but only 9% successfully keep those resolutions. In this episode, we discuss goal-setting and research-backed strategies to stick to new habits. Check out the episode notes here: https://blog.talaera.com/stick-to-new-habits - Business English Training - Free communication webinars - [email protected]
77. Other Ways to Say Thank You - Talaera Bits
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.55 MBSaying "thank you" more often at work can have a very powerful impact. But are there other ways of expressing appreciation? How do we say 'thank you' in a professional way? Read all the notes and additional ways to say "thank you" on our blog: https://blog.talaera.com/other-ways-to-say-thank-you Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
76. Giving Effective Peer Feedback - Talaera Bits
December 05, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MBPeer feedback, or the art of evaluating your colleague's performance, has vast potential for change and improvement, but only if done correctly. In this short episode, you will learn effective tips and examples to give effective peer feedback. Expand your knowledge with these 14 Effective Tips to Give And Receive Peer Feedback: https://blog.talaera.com/peer-feedback Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 ...
75. Top Strategies to Become a Better Communicator - Talaera Talks
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBEffective communication is important in almost every aspect of life. To get that job, to enjoy more stimulating interpersonal relationships, or to close that deal. Communication makes the world go round! In this episode, our hosts pick their top three strategies that make you a better communicator. Grab all the other tips in this post: 14 Simple Rules that will Make you a Better Communicator. Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talae...
74. Affect or Effect? How to Pick the Right One - Talaera Bits
November 22, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBDo you ever get confused with affect and effect? Don't worry! In this short episode, we’ll help you keep them straight. Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
73. Cultural Differences in the Workplace - Talaera Bits
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBIf you work in a multicultural workplace, there may be situations where you think you understand something in one way and later realize that a colleague from a different culture understood it in a completely different way. In some cases, you may only find this out when a project isn't completed on time. Or it is completed in a totally different way than you had originally thought. In this post, Simon shows us some examples of cultural differences in the workplace and shares some actionable...
72. Self-Directed Learning - Talaera Talks with Lavinia Mehedintu
November 08, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIs self-directed learning for everybody? What can organizations do to nurture learning autonomy? What can you do to implement successful self-study programs in your organizations? In this episode, we have a very special guest - L&D expert Lavinia Mehedintu. She's the mastermind behind Offbeat and she shared invaluable insights into self-directed learning with us. 🤩 Read the full post: https://blog.talaera.com/self-directed-learning Business English training for career success. Attend fr...
71. Spooky Halloween Idioms - Talaera Bits
October 31, 2022 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MBIn this terrifying Talaera Bit, we look at a few spooky idioms that you can use today for Halloween or any other day of the year. Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 [email protected]
70. Agreeing And Disagreeing Effectively Across Cultures - Talaera Talks
October 26, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAgreeing and disagreeing are a fundamental part of collaboration. Learning how to do it effectively without offending anyone gets more difficult when you interact across cultures. In this episode, you will get a wide range of tools –phrases, frameworks, strategies, and tips– to agree and disagree effectively across cultures. Get more phrases and tips: https://blog.talaera.com/agreeing-disagreeing Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore T...
69. Useful Transition Words for Emails - Talaera Bits
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MBSimon brings us some excellent transition words for your professional emails. Avoid choppy messages and make sure your emails flow with these tips. Get additional transition words here: https://blog.talaera.com/transition-words-emails Get in touch: [email protected] Business English Training / https://bit.ly/3vQpgyl Free Webinars / https://bit.ly/3BSySZB Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 hello@tal...
68. High-Context Culture, What Is It Like? - Talaera Talks
October 11, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBNot understanding the differences between high- and low-context cultures can lead to serious misunderstandings at work. Learn the different communication styles and get some (super!) easy-to-apply tips to make sure collaboration across cultures is smooth as silk. Check out the notes and transcript on the blog: https://blog.talaera.com/high-context-culture Share your feedback: [email protected] Business English Training / https://bit.ly/3vQpgyl Free Webinars / https://bit.ly/3BSySZB Bus...
67. Most Common Business Abbreviations - Talaera Bits
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBLearn 15 of the most common abbreviations for business. Today's challenge - guess the abbreviation Paola is describing before she says the solution! Visit the list with +100 business acronyms: https://blog.talaera.com/business-acronyms Share your feedback: [email protected] Business English Training / https://bit.ly/3vQpgyl Free Webinars / https://bit.ly/3BSySZB Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talaera's English training. .📩 h...
66. Idioms to Describe our First In-Person Gathering - Talaera Talks Special
September 27, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB▶️ ✨ VIDEO AVAILABLE! We met in person for the very first time! Simon and Paola recorded this special episode with video. Check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5VPyiATnwjs The Talaera team is fully remote. Many of us had never met in person... until this September. We got together in Park City, Utah, to get to know each other better, bond, and discuss strategy. In this episode, you will learn the 6 idioms that best described this team retreat. We hope you enjoy it! 💙 Share your feedb...
65. Effective Small Talk: Get Past "How Are You?" - Talaera Bits
September 20, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.55 MBSmall talk is a fundamental part of human relationships. It's how we test the waters and check if we can trust the other person. It's how we develop relationships in most parts of the world. But how do you get past the typical first question, "How are you?" In this quick episode, Simon shares three quick but very effective tips to engage in small talk effectively. Got any feedback or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Visit our business English programs here: Business English Trai...
64. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) - Talaera Talks
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWhat is cultural intelligence (CQ) and how can it help you work more effectively across cultures? Learn how to develop your cultural intelligence and why it is important to do it. Read more here: https://blog.talaera.com/cultural-intelligence Visit our business English programs here: Business English Training (https://bit.ly/3vQpgyl). Join a free webinar: Free Webinars (https://bit.ly/3BSySZB) Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Tal...
63. Most Common American Idioms - Talaera Bits
September 06, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIdioms are a fascinating and colorful part of the English language. Learning idioms goes beyond learning vocabulary. It is about learning the culture, as they reflect social norms, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions. They highly affect fluency, but they are quite difficult to teach and learn. One of the reasons why idioms are tricky is because there are so many! So where should you start? With the most common ones! According to a corpus-based study, where they analyzed the frequency of diffe...
62. What Americans Really Mean With "How Are You?" And Other Expressions - Talaera Bits
August 30, 2022 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.64 MBEffective communication goes beyond vocabulary and grammar. Oftentimes, the meaning of certain expressions will change based on the context, tone, and culture. Cross-cultural communication struggles are a source of frustration, hindered productivity, and poor team work. The first step is to increase your Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and learn about other cultures. This episode will help you decipher what Americans really mean during casual conversation. If you work with people from the Uni...
61. Success Idioms to Rock at Work - Talaera Bits
August 19, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.88 MBLearn some great idioms to express that you are succeeding and that things are going well. 😎 For more success idioms and practice activities, check out the post: https://blog.talaera.com/idioms-success Join our upcoming webinar Working Across Cultures. Learn more about Talaera business English training: https://bit.ly/3vQpgyl Got any questions or want to say hi? Email us: [email protected] Business English training for career success. Attend free monthly webinars here. Explore Talae...
60. How to Speak Up In Meetings - Talaera Talks
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWe discuss some effective strategies to speak up in meetings. Learn when to hold back and when to speak up in meetings with these phrases and tips. Check out the episode notes and transcript: https://blog.talaera.com/speak-up-meetings Join our next webinar, Working Across Cultures: https://offers.talaera.com/webinar-working-across-cultures-0038 Explore Talaera's business English training. A personalized, on-demand solution for international professionals. Easy for managers, engaging for le...