How to Communicate With Your Team to Earn Their Respect
Respect, it is said, is earned and not given. For many of us, being respected as a leader or colleague is hard-won and, in the early stages of a professional relationship, it can seem like a bit of...
Why you don't need to act like a man to succeed at work
‘Act like a man to succeed’ is a misguided piece of advice on several counts. Quite aside from the problem of deciding which men to imitate (what if they are dysfunctional or incompetent?), this...
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Transform your presentation skills - from boring to inspiring
Engaging an audience can be daunting at the best of times. Especially when they believe the topic you are tasked with explaining has a lot in common with watching not-yet-dry paint. Even though...
How to do yourself justice in meetings
If you’re an introvert, meetings can feel like warzones in which your main goal is to duck extroverted bullets while the loudest personalities exchange fire. So how do you do yourself justice in such...
Managing multi-cultural teams: a guide to improving communication
In an increasingly multicultural workplace - and with team working on the rise - it is becoming more and more important to prioritise effective cross-cultural communication. The good news is that...
7 self-sabotaging things you’re doing at work
Have you ever found yourself apologising for a suggestion, preceding an idea with a self-deprecating disclaimer, or phrasing a comment as a question in order to soften it? These communication habits...
How to go from ignored to adored at work
Visit any organisation and you’ll find a mix of different kinds of people: a plethora of personalities. It’s what makes for great ideas, creativity and ultimately, success. But it’s also what can...
Why is English pronunciation so difficult for Spanish speakers?
If your mother tongue is Spanish, you may find learning and pronouncing some English words and phrases very challenging. Since many of our Accent Softening clients are Spanish speakers, we thought it...
How effective communication can unlock your team's potential
If you have been around the block a few times in business, you will know that effective teams don’t happen by accident. What if the key is communication?
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