by Jessica Gardner | Oct 29, 2021 | Interviews, Meetings, Presentations
This month on the blog, I interviewed a colleague who focuses on listening skills and strategies in her business. Cara Leopold, from Leo Listening, is an English listening skills coach who brings together adventurous expats and intrepid travelers to watch and discuss...
by Jessica Gardner | Aug 2, 2021 | Interviews
A lot of people feel nervous before an interview. Personally, I always get cold fingers. It’s totally normal, and if you are interviewing in a second language, it can feel even scarier. But, don’t worry. Interviewing is a skill you can build just like any other, with...
by Jessica Gardner | Aug 28, 2020 | Meetings
How many times have you sat through an entire meeting and not spoken a single word? It’s pretty boring, isn’t it? I know some people would rather not participate because they don’t think their ideas are important enough or they feel anxious if they...
by Jessica Gardner | Jul 31, 2020 | Emails
A lot of people struggle to write good emails. We worry that our messages are too long, too indirect, don’t have the appropriate tone, or aren’t engaging. Is this a concern for you? Read on! I’ve shared some tips to help you feel confident about your...
by Jessica Gardner | Jun 26, 2020 | Meetings
I taught my first English classes at the University of Macau in the fall of 2011. Nearly all my free time in the evenings and weekends was spent creating my curriculum and preparing for those lessons. Since I was a new teacher, I had a lot of anxiety about saying the...
