228. Season Finale: Essential Tips For Business English Success - A Neurolanguage Coach®'s Notepad
Jul 24, 2024
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Explore essential tips for enhancing communication skills in business English, interpreting feedback and body language in training sessions, and preparing for the upcoming summer series episodes. Share insights on addressing corrections from critical colleagues and utilizing self-recording for language improvement. Learn how to read participants' feedback and body language accurately during training sessions, and deliver positive messages effectively. Enjoy the finale of season 5 with key business English notes and tips.
Practicing confident introductions and having prepared questions can ease communication pressures.
Acknowledge personal growth while actively improving language skills to handle criticism effectively.
Deep dives
Tips for Confident Introductions and Interactions
Feeling comfortable with introductions, managing initial interactions, and making conversation are essential skills. Practicing confident introductions and having questions ready can alleviate pressure during conversations. It's important to be prepared for casual conversations that may lead in unexpected directions, even if you lack specialized vocabulary.
Dealing with Criticism and Imperfections
Handling criticism about language use from colleagues can be challenging. It's vital to focus on self-improvement efforts and acknowledge personal growth despite occasional mistakes. Accepting imperfections while actively working on language skills can empower individuals in the face of critical feedback.
Enhancing Executive Presence Through Body Language
Executive presence involves not only language proficiency but also effective delivery through body language. Strategies like maintaining eye contact, sitting back during online meetings, and smiling to convey positivity can enhance communication. These subtle body language cues play a significant role in projecting confidence during professional interactions.
I have a Google document I update all the time called "365 Daily Business English Snippets". I basically write down anything interesting that happens in client sessions, common mistakes I see people make all the time or reflections based on conversation.
Perhaps in the future I will do something with it but for now I picked a few that I really wanted to share with you today. I thought it would be a nice way to round off (finish) this season too. Enjoy!
PODCAST SUMMER SCHEDULE AND SEASON 6
31st July - Break! The podcast will be on holiday
8th August - 18th September - Summer Series: Mini Episodes with Top Tips