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Inspirational Advice To Help You Gain Confidence And Clarity With Your English
Case Study: A real story of confidence building with English, powered by mindfulness
Read E.T.’s story of how she mindfully improved her English communication skills and boosted her confidence, and what tips and tools worked for her the most.
How to boost your Business English inspired by the Korean concept of “Jeong” & mindfulness
Let me introduce you to a concept, inspired by the Korean culture: Jeong (정). It’s similar to mindfulness but presents a unique perspective and approach to things (and life) that can also be applied to your Business English. Let’s see what the Korean concept of “Jeong” is all about and how it can help you boost your English skills and confidently speak the language.
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[VIDEO] How to become confident with your English as an expat | Episode 7
[VIDEO] How to become confident with your English as an expat | Episode #7 Struggling with your Business English as an expat? 🫤 You need to watch this 👇 You see, relocating to another country is a real struggle, let alone speaking in a new language different from your...
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[VIDEO] How to do business networking in English confidently | English with Purpose talks | Episode 6
Struggling with 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 in English? It’s never one thing, but having to do it in a language other than your native one (like English) definitely adds a lot of burden on your shoulders. What if there was a way to enjoy it & mindfully accomplish your goals without beating yourself up afterwards? Kashira Fatima and I discussed precisely that in the 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 “𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲” 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀!
How to improve your business English for good with the “less is more” concept
Less is more is all about having just the essential things versus having too many superfluous things. It’s about quality not quantity. And it’s a winning concept because it can help you improve your business English for good and without stretching yourself. It’s about the right decisions and action, that can catapult your English skills. Discover how you can do it by adopting the “less is more” approach and minimalism.
Fear of failure – A comprehensive guide for overcoming it & nailing your business English for good
There is even a scientific term called “atychiphobia”, the constant intense fear of failure. Does that sound familiar? It’s widespread among professionals, especially those who operate in a language other than their native one, like English. And it blocks them from reaching their full potential not only with English but as professionals. Discover how you can overcome that fear and let your English flow at the right place at the right time.
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[VIDEO] How to overcome fear when speaking English at work | English with Purpose talks | Episode 5
When Cécile and I first met online, we immediately synced. We do the same thing from a different perspective. That’s why I invited her to this week’s new “𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀” episode, to discuss why professionals can’t communicate well in corporate environments, what is holding them back & how they can let fear of failure that blocks them, more so when everything takes place in English, a language other than their native one. Discover more in the 5th episode of my “English with Purpose” video talks.
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[Case Study] 3 ways Jose managed to deal with stress & boost his confidence with English mindfully
“I had a feeling of release after each session and the way I improved my English was just being me!”. Dealing with stress and a lack of confidence can keep professionals back for good (like it did with Jose). Discover how he managed to level up his English, boost his confidence, and reach his linguistic (and professional) goals in just 12 weeks.
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[VIDEO] How to communicate in English authentically | Episode 4
Judgement is bad for speaking authentically. The same goes for holding back when speaking English.
This week, I invited Chiara Capuzzo, a brilliant Email Marketing Specialist living in Switzerland but working with different people & with English as the main communication language, to share her stories. Chiara has gone through the same struggles as you, most probably. Curious to find out how she took the lead & transformed her English?
Discover more in the 4th episode of my “English with Purpose” talks.
5 ways to stay sharp with your business English during the summer break without missing out on the fun
Every hard-working professional needs a summer break to unwind, mentally and physically. What happens though when you feel you also need to keep working on your business English to maintain your level? Discover the 3 essentials as well as 5 mindful tips for staying sharp with your English during the summer break without missing out on the fun.
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