If you wish your children could become English Speaking Experts without having to agonize over every word or have the paranoia of working with other cultures you need to take action now. This show introduces you to a range of activities at home, overseas and online to expose your kids to other cultures and languages. From aupair to zookeeping, there is something for your child to gain some experience and stretch their cultural comfort zone.

Accents in an international team are an auditive indication of diversity. But how tolerant are you of different accents and what can you do to make sure that your accent isn't pushing you away from leadership opportunities? Full show notes at www.englishspeakingexperts.com/130

In business there is a fine line between funny and humourous or just being a bit stupid, so if you want to preserve  your professionalism but you want to have a bigger impact by drawing them in with a bit of humour then this podcast episode could be perfect for you.

What can you say that will persuade the people that count? Well first you need to know what your counterpartwants, needs or fears. But to be persuasive you need to know your client (b2B) or your customer (B2C). The ability to be persuasive will get you in front of the most important clients so learn to get people to help you more through basic persuasion. It will boost your career and your confidence.

Stories are big decision makers, people ask us, what's your story? We love stories and if you want to make something dry or complex, easier to understand, use a story to establish yourself as the expert, because only an expert could pull it off. SHOW NOTES :::> https://englishspeakingexperts.com/ese127/

With the Platinum Jubilee in London this weekend, you might not think that the royal family offers much to learn in terms of communication but think again, as I sit here with the trooping of the colours to inspire me, I share some communication insights from the royals.

If like me you enjoy explaining complex things in a way that people instantly understand what you are trying to tell them, then you might want to risk falling in love. Falling in love, with analogies. Because analogies to my mind are the little sister - the cute little sister - of storyteling. In this episode I share with you the 6S's of successful analogies. 

Giving instructions is one of those things that most people do without much planning, yet instructions are the basis for a strong, reliable and loyal team. If you get asked again and again to explain something then before you whinge and gripe, think about your instructions. Make three improvements and try again. It takes practice but the time and stress you will save yourself in the long run are worth it. Take instructions seriously, to be taken seriously yourself.

 "Unlock the Potential of Your Team: Elevate Your Leadership to Transform Sensitive Employees into Productive and Loyal Experts. Join host Corinne Wilhelm on the Experts Speak English podcast as she unveils actionable strategies for enhancing your communication, observation, and listening skills. Through insightful discussions and real-world examples, learn how to harness the power of adept leadership to create a happier, more productive, and fiercely loyal workforce. Tune in to English Speaking Experts and redefine your approach to team dynamics. #expertsspeakenglish #communication" 

360 Degree Feedback makes sense but what are the opportunities and pitfalls that will make or break the introduction of 360 Feedback and what can you do to ensure a successful rollout of this sensitive change management issue.

How do you give great feedback? How do you do it in a way that is honest, constructive and motivational? This episode gives you some guidelines to follow if you want to do a great job of giving feedback and hence positioning yourself as leadership potential whilst boosting the performance and loyalty of your team.

As recruitment experts start recruiting more globally, one key criteria must be met, the new recruit must be a good fit for the team, so how can you change your communication to be a more likeable attractive candidate and a pleasure to work with

There is nothing more infuriating than being told "Don't take things so personally".  I am not sure about you but I find it incredibly patronizing and since you only tend to take things personally when you are feeling sensitive  that really rubs salt into the wound, can't it? In this episode I share 6 pointers and a bouquet of flowers to help deal with this incredibly annoying comment.

If you make presentations but fear that you might be boring people to death, this episode will give you some practical tips for making a professional presentation that boosts your reputation rather than damaging it.

Charisma isn't something you're born with, it isn't a characteristic or trait, it's something that you can work on and use to your advantage to simplify life at work and secure the career that you deserve, it's NOT just for extroverts.

 In this upbeat, chatty interview, Nola Simon from Ontario in Canada shares her insights on remote working, sabbaticals and knowledge management and specifically about how communication and making people valued is where the magic happens. 

In this short solo show, the normally upbeat Corinne, reflects on the impact of war on agile teams, families as professionals, parents and leaders

Learning to Lead takes time and determination plus a paradigm shift, find out which five behaviours you need to practice before getting recognised as a leader in your company or organisation, for your self confidence and career.

Imagine a police force that didn't have a handle on communication, that would be pretty scary wouldn't it? This episode looks at the emergency services super power of communication and what industry can learn from it.

Communication can seem overwhelming so I have broken down business communication into four categories and given you a few tips about each type. I talk about upward, downward, lateral and of course external communication. At some point in your career you will need to use all of these, so it makes sense to know where you are now and which communication types you need to work on, both as an individual and as an organisation. 

If you've ever wondered why you're not getting through to people , why it seems that you are invisible of irrelevant, then the DISC assessment will reveal a lot of those answers. In this show, together with Larry Reines, I share with you some of my own discoveries, observations and lessons, having completed my own DISC assessment. 

If your competence exceeds your confidence, your opportunities will be limited. Avoiding these 11 mistakes will make you appear and feel more confident at work, whether you work in international business, agile or project management. 

If you've always wondered why those with the 'gift of the gab' despite having no ::: idea what they are doing, get all of the opportunities, then this episode reveals your comeback communication plan.

Following up is something we all should do more of but in the face of rejection we fail. When it comes to following up, most of us feel icky and awkward, this podcast episode is all about putting an end to that.

Your performance is driven by your communication, yet how much do you communicate with intention in your career? Find out how to improve the way that you are perceived in 2022 and boost your reputation as the expert or leader in a way that is professional and effective, whilst retaining your identity.

This short solo episode provides a quick insight into how a mentoring relationship as either the mentor or mentee can be a rewarding and inspiring career experience no matter where you are in your career. What makes it work, what you can expect?

In this short 20 minute show, Corinne shares some telephone tips for both native and advanced speakers of English but also non native speakers that get nervous on the phone. I share with you seven steps to better preparation and some tips for handling incoming calls too.

As we discussed last week we have to be careful when we are using idioms but they are integral part of who we are and a reflection of our personality so in this episode Katharina Maak shares her knowledge about the importance and impact of proverbs or idioms and how you can use them to become more approachable, even as the CEO

In this short 33 minute podcast interview, Matt Halsdorff shares some simple but effective tips and tricks in both verbal and written communication between native speakers - typically monolingual - and non native speakers. Listening to this podcast episode will help you to become more considerate, inclusive and fair which in turn means a stronger team with results to match

In this SHORT Clever2gether episode I share with you how I am making it easier for you to listen, learn and share from this podcast. It's the start of a new era, going forward these episodes will be better and brighter. I tell you how.

At the start of the podcast I dived straight in with my first guest and never really took the opportunity to share with you what I do and how I work. So I have invited a fellow podcasting friend who is also an interview coach to interview me on this, my 100th episode. I am so thrilled and proud to be writing this and I thank each and every one of you for your support, as a listener, sharer, rater, reviewer or interview guest. I am humbled that you chose to spend time with me. I'll be having a short 8 week break from the podcast and will be back on the 15th November, feel free to sign up for my newsletter at www.bytesizedenglish.com (pop up)

Discover what it takes to secure the psychological safety in a team that goes above and beyond, driven by passion, togetherness and a common vision

Tino shares how poker can tell you so much about yourself and each other in business Poker is 'just'a game, but it can teach us so much about ourselves and each other. Just like in poker as you need to pay attention when the stakes are high, communication has many parallels. In this unique virtual team building approach, Tino takes advantage of special effects, visuals and music to make this experiential learning option something dynamic and fun, because that's when learning accelerates and deeper conversations are triggered. Self reflection Observation skills Poker face Body Language Storytelling Resilience & stress management Teambuilding & trust Ego, handling emotions, dealing with failure Gender, equalizer - inclusion & gender diversity Virtual learning environment & techniques Serious Games & Experiential Learning Tino Engel website www.tinoengel.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinoengel/ email - have a chat at te@tinoengel.com Toastmasters.org First Berlin Toastmasters is where Tino & Corinne are both members, it is an English language club but there are also German speaking clubs in Berlin too, why not check out where your local club is? You'll never look back. Casino Royal - James Bond film including many poker scenes

Mental health isn't rocket science, with a bite sized approach of little and often you can carve a corporate culture that is one that people thrive in. Through reactive, preventative and awareness raising in a mental health culture that embraces the human cost of profitability, you will actually be rewarded with loyalty and results to be proud of.

Triggered by a BBC Worldservice radio show with a panel suggestion about supporting people with disabilities in the workforce, Corinne delves deeper and helps you to connect the dots and encourages you to take an active role in supporting inclusion.

In this short episode, Corinne shares some insights about how to become more friendly at work without walking around like a Cheshire cat all day, drawing in some examples from her own corporate life in London and even the former US President Obama gets a mention. #clever2gether is the hashtag for your friendship posts

Communication is not always what you say or or even how you say it, there are a selection of silent communication strategies that you can use to define your brand as a quality player, it requires attention to detail and going above and beyond. Corinne demonstrates how based on her recent holiday during some quality time with her Mum after 22 months due to the pandemic.

Find out how to make a better impression whilst being respectful of other people's time. By keeping your communication on topic, you will win the hearts and minds of those that count.

In this solo show, Corinne shares some tips and tricks for gaining and holding the attention of your audience, whether it is at a stand up meeting, production floor review or a more formal presentation. These simple but effective tips can be practiced for more impact each time you speak up, carving your reputation

In this short but powerful interview, John and I discuss how to help conventional organisations to beat the fear and move from the familiar to the unknown. John Varela shares some great resources and insights.

In this show I share a handover experience that taught me a lot about trust, conviction and delegating effectively. Find out how I got the opportunity to shine in a new country as a temp trying to learn German - it really was a communication masterpiece.

This acronym was designed literally just before the show in a dynamic moment of communication nerd inspiration. The idea is that you can use this acronym on your own or with a colleague to check in on the effectiveness of your communication. Find out why each part of the acronym is important and how it all fits together, also useful if you have introverts on the team that you feel that you are not really engaging and for senior managers who aren't having the right impact on their team, resulting in productivity problems and staff turnover for instance. We touch on new hires and onboarding and much more talent development tips and tricks. Kam also shares some great book recommendations.

Having heard Johanna give a brilliant presentation at the ACB21, I invited her onto the show because like me, she is working with leaders and their teams to turn passion into performance.

Last week's how introduced how to use humour to gain and hold attention and this week I talk about how laughter can help you to manage stress. If mental health is a genuine concern for your organisation then laughter yoga would be an easily accessible alternative to conventional yoga and you will find out in this episode how you can help yourself to laughter yoga too.

In this solo show with Corinne Wilhelm, we discover the basics about using humour and why it works. Corinne gives you a communication exercise to try out and inspires you to be braver about using humour, not necessarily for laughs, but for attention and impact.

LinkedIn can seem a little overwhelming and possibly a little superficial or time-consuming. With the right approach and mindset though plus a plan of action, your LinkedIn Account can become a wonderfully welcoming online space. You can transform your feed into a great place to meet other inspiring experts keen to share their knowledge, learnings and insights just like you.

Erik Schumb has specialised in virtual team building and we talk in this interview specifically about how to really pick up and engage the stakeholders. Be prepared for some great book recommendations, industry examples out of financial services, consulting we even touch on the sustainability buy in from stakeholders in family run businesses