We are all interacting with diverse people. Whether it is work colleagues from different ethnicities, religions, age, or people you have met online in these days of virtual connecting, you probably interact daily with people from different cultures. You may think it is not difficult to communicate properly and powerfully across cultures. It is less … Read more
Non verbal communication: the importance of body language In this article I will talk about non-verbal communication and therefore body language. When we think of communication, we think about words. However, as explained in my previous post, the biggest part of your message is not what you say with your words, but what you … Read more
Communication is much more than words. Remember it to communicate better. Communication has two main purposes, the predominant one depending on the culture. Communication is about exchanging information and it is also about building relationships. What usually comes to mind when we think about communication are the words that we exchange, orally or in writing. … Read more
6 tips to communicate more smoothly in an unfamiliar situation, environment, culture You have probably faced situations in which communicating with other people did not make sense to you. When you are in an unfamiliar environment, a different country maybe or trying to interact with people from different cultures, it may not all be plain … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Communicating remotely with your team: stricter rules but more flexible delivery This in itself is not a new phenomenon. There has been teams with members scattered around the globe for some time now. When I was a scientist, already over 20 years ago, I was involved in projects with teams located in different geographical … Read more
Tips for successful online meetings and communications In this uncertain time, more and more of us will need to work from home. For a lot of us, it will be a whole new world of doing things. In this short blog, I want to give you a few tips on how to best communicate online, … Read more
How to manage the fear of public speaking Are you scared of speaking in public? Hands sweating, voice trembling, nausea maybe, fear, even maybe panic at the idea of standing and talking to an audience? Well, things can be done to reduce this. In this blog, I will tell you a few truths and give … Read more
9 aspects to take into account when answering questions You are making a presentation or just having a conversation. You think you have everything under control and then comes the question. Suddenly, do you feel unsettled, not knowing what to say, on the defensive maybe? Is it even worse when you know there will be … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 3 easy tips to communicate confidently in a foreign language Does your position require you to communicate in a foreign language? Do you collaborate with companies in different countries and communicate with your collaborators in a language other than your mother tongue? It’s often very difficult. It’s not just a question of knowing the … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 10 professional tips to become a good speaker It is now very rare that you do not have to present something orally. Most of the time it will be in a professional context (to speak at a conference or other organised occasion or during a work meeting) but it can also be in a … Read more
