Speaking accent and pronunciation tips for English

1. Take a breath before each phrase or sentence, and let it out as you speak. 2. Go as slow as you need to in order to comfortably and easily say what you want to say. Go as slow as you need to in order to complete a phrase, or thought group, in one breath. Be sure...

Interview tips for international executive leaders in the USA

How you say something is as important as what you say, and sometimes how you say something is even more important than what you say.  You know what to say, so just say it. Focus your energy and attention on how to say it. Here are some interview tips for...

Five interview tips for internationals in the USA

Here are five employment interview tips for internationals in the USA. 1) Be yourself. Why should I hire you? Be sure you know how to answer this question. And then be the person the interviewer wants to hire during the interview. This means be yourself, and be who...

Ask a question and get to the point

It’s okay to ask a question even if it might reveal someone’s mistake. The idea is to get to the point. No one is going to think that you are trying to point out someone’s error. If you question whether or not information is correct or point out that information is...

Assertive communication for meetings

Practice assertive communication for meetings. Be assertive, be positive, be tactful, speak up, and say what you mean. If you are passive and do not say anything, people will not what you are able to contribute, and you will not be selling yourself. Finding and...