Convincing others in English can be tricky, even for people who speak it well. You prepare your argument, share your data, explain your reasoning… and yet, somehow, it doesn’t land.…
In many multinational organisations, English is the common language. It connects teams, regions and leaders. Yet even in companies where employees have a solid command of English, communication gaps still…
Many international professionals already speak English well enough to do their jobs. They can write emails, join meetings, even give presentations. But when it comes to sounding confident, many still…
In many international companies, English training is seen as a box to tick. Courses are offered, people attend, and everyone assumes the problem is solved. But when you look closer,…
In our communication skills courses at Business Learning Solutions, we often meet managers who feel confident about their leadership abilities in their own language but find feedback conversations in English…
Giving a presentation in English when it’s not your first language can be quite a challenge. When presenting in any language, you’re not just sharing information, you’re performing in front…
Leading a meeting is about more than sticking to an agenda. It’s about guiding a conversation so it stays focused, making sure people feel engaged, and ensuring clear decisions are…
The Six Human Needs framework, popularised by Tony Robbins, offers powerful insight into what drives people in conversations, relationships, and teams. From certainty and significance to love and contribution, these…
Nobody enjoys being criticised, especially when it feels unfair. It can catch us off guard, bruise our confidence, and trigger defensive reactions. But here’s the good news: even unfair criticism…
