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Don’t Break Out Of Your Shell!

Don’t Break Out Of Your Shell!

Why do Japanese people hesitate to speak up? What communication skill is a must in the global workplace? What one word can help you develop that skill? What makes a good listener? What’s wrong with breaking out of your shell? These are some of the questions we explore...

What Should I Do With My Hands When Presenting?

Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript What should you do with your hands during a presentation? I have two recommendations. First, use open hand positions. Open hand positions are good to build trust with the audience. And it’s important to...

How Can I Get What I Want?

 Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hellooo! Do you have a co-worker, or someone in your life, who does something that you don’t like? Something that maybe causes you extra work or just frustrates you. And then you have a choice, you can...

How Can I Be A Better Listener?

 Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript People often ask me how to be a better listener. And this could be whether you're communicating in your native language or you want to improve your ability in another language, such as English or...

Should I Start With The Conclusion?

Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to this new series, in which I'm answering questions about how to communicate with clarity and confidence in global business. So our question today is "In business, should I start with...

Day 10 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

Day 10 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

  This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 10. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 10. It’s Day 10 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge! I’m so happy to have made...

Speak in the Audience’s Language

Speak in the Audience’s Language

An Interview with The Suitcase Entrepreneur Natalie Sisson  I’m thrilled to be able to introduce Natalie Sisson to you in the second in our series interviewing amazing working women who reveal their communication successes and struggles. I first discovered Natalie...

Day 9 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

  This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 9. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 9 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. Today’s topic is location independence....

Day 8 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

  This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 8. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 8 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. Today’s topic is having fun. Very often...

Day 7 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

  This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 7. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 7 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. Today’s topic is overwhelm and...

Day 6 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 6. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello, and welcome to Day 6 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. And in Natalie’s instructions today we are to...

Day 5 – The 10 Day Blog Challenge

This blog post is in response to Natalie’s 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge Day 5. Can’t see the video player above? Watch it on YouTube. Transcript Hello and welcome to Day 5 of the 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge. So today’s instructions from Natalie are to...