Express to Impress Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, I welcome Clare Whitmell from the Smart English Coach Podcast back to the Express to Impress Podcast. We explore how cultural intelligence shapes job interviews with American companies. 

We delve into cultural maps by Erin Meyer, which unveil differences in communication styles, decision-making, and more across countries. Discover how to navigate these nuances and impress interviewers with your adaptability. Tune in to gain insights that could be the game-changer for your next interview. 

This is part one of our conversation. Tune in next time to hear the rest of our conversation!

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Join me as I welcome special guest Clare Whitmell, an English teacher and coach with a passion for boosting language fluency and confidence.

In this episode, Clare unravels the roles of fluency and grammar in language learning, sharing effective strategies to enhance your speaking skills. Discover how to strike the perfect balance between accuracy and fluency to become a confident communicator in any language. 

Whether you're a seasoned language learner or just starting your journey, this episode has something valuable for you! Tune in now and unlock the secrets to meaningful language practice and a mindset shift that leads to increased speaking confidence.

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Globish, anyone? In this episode, we'll talk about how to communicate effectively in an international business setting. Since most people in an international business environment speak English as a second language, that will be our focus. I'll share tips for native English speakers and English Language Learners, including where to focus your English language-learning efforts, so you're ready to excel in an international business setting. 

To succeed in an international business environment, I suggest going back to the basics. Tune in to find out how you can go back to the basics. 

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Materials cited:

• How to speak up when you don't understand something
• Globish.com for 1500 vocabulary words with definitions
• Rachel's English 100 Most Common Words in American English 
• Youglish for pronunciation
•  Business English Pod for business vocabulary
• Anki language app for help memorizing new vocabulary
• perfect-english-grammar.com/past-simple.html for grammar practice

Want to grow your vocabulary? Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn 5 English expressions for a conversation. 

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, How to Prepare for an Internal Job Interview.

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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If you’ve found the perfect company to work for, you don’t need to land the perfect job…yet. After all, even if you’re in a less-than-perfect position, you can apply for a more suitable job internally as soon as it opens. By then, you will have had the chance to show your quality of work, work ethic, and commitment to the company, making you an ideal candidate.

While interviewing for an internal position is a wonderful opportunity, it includes unique challenges. One of the biggest mistakes people make when interviewing internally is failing to prepare adequately. They may believe the interview is simply a formality, and they have the job in the bag. Their interviewer may be familiar with their work, so they may not arrive prepared to talk about the specifics of their contributions. And finally, they may have a friendly relationship with the interviewer and treat the interview too casually. 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to get my tips to prepare for an internal job interview and get the job you want!

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Get more interview tips in my 90-minute online video course, How to Succeed in a Job Interview, and get 15% off the coupon code podcast15. 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 6 great examples of idioms and phrases for a conversation. 

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Connect and Persuade Through Business Storytelling. 

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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To be a successful leader, marketer, salesperson, or even job candidate, you need to be able to tell business stories well. Leaders tell stories to inspire their employees and to help them see what’s possible or to teach them something. They also tell investors, donors, board members, and others impact stories that reassure them their time and money are working. 

Business stories hold so much potential that I think they should be told every single day in workplace interactions! 

Even if you don’t identify as a storyteller, you will be prompted to tell stories at times in your career. But most people are not natural-born storytellers. It’s a skill that takes training and practice. 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to business storytelling techniques. With a little practice, you’ll be a great storyteller in no time! 

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Book Cited: Erin Meyer’s “The Culture Map” 

Learn How to Write a Standout Resume with my online course. Get 15% off the coupon code podcast15. 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 5 American Idioms and Phrases like "to get at something.” 

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Feeling Misunderstood? 5 Phrases to Use When Asking for Clarification. 

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn.

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Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

It’s hard for many people to admit they don’t understand something (whether they're native or non-native English speakers). But it’s crucial for avoiding misunderstandings and a vital skill to learn for your career success. 

In the workplace, you must speak up when you don’t understand. Otherwise, you’re not doing your part to ensure good communication is taking place. Do you have the humility, confidence, and vocabulary needed to speak up in the workplace? 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn ways to ask for clarification at work. By the end of the episode, you’ll have five tried-and-true phrases to ask for clarification. 

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Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

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Episode Cited: 8 Takeaways About US Business Culture: Erin Meyer’s The Culture Map

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Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 10 common phrases in English like "Throw Your Hat in the Ring."

This episode is a follow-up to the two previous episodes, including How to Get a Job While Being Authentic & Vulnerable With Terri Creeden and Executive Coach Shares Surprising Ways to Stand Out in a Job Interview. 

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Read the transcript here.

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn.

Learn how to use the Shadowing Technique.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter