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Episodes
Coco's 5 Communication Gifts For The December Dash #189
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A cozy, gift‑wrapped episode with bite‑sized communication tips to help you manage mental health at work, establish some feel good factor by estab...
How to Write a Humourous Christmas Speech - Follow This FORMULA #189
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you need to stand up and 'say a few words' at the Christmas party, you might appreciate a foolproof formula that you can use - especially if you ha...
Nurturing Neurodiversity with AI (Websummit2025 Interview) #187
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#Websummit 2025 in Lisbon was a blast! We battled through the rain to get to the media villiage where I interviewed the amazing Polish co-founder Anna...
7 Cs of Communication - Clarity in Engineering. #186
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EXPERTS SPEAK ENGLISH Clarity is the first of the 7 Cs of Communication and is crucial for engineering teams to avoid misunderstandings, wasted time, ...
Revolutionizing Leadership: The Power of Asynchronous Voice Coaching #185
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VOICE COACHING Let's face it coaching can be phenomenal for getting to you to focus on what matters but conventional coaching needs to power up to mat...
184 Pauses & Silence in Business Communication For More Impact
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode will help you to understand and really appreciate the strategic use of pauses and silence to enhance your business communication....
Career Planning - Catapult your Career into Success in 2025
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EXPERTS SPEAK ENGLISH PODCAST - Career Planning between Christmas and New Year or your first day back at work. This episode shares some planning strat...
OEB24 Communication Insights & L&D Conference Review
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
L&D Communication. Having just attended the Online Educa conference in Berlin as a speaker, I'll be sharing with you some innovative learning tech...
Back to Business Strategies for Professional Mums/Moms #181
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Empowering Mothers: Mastering the Return to Work Join Corinne Wilhelm a snappy episode packed with practical communication and leadership strategies f...
Artificial Intelligence - The Communication Behind a Successful & Strategic Implementation #180
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence is certainly not new but it is rarely being implemented strategically - more of a pray and spray approach. In this show I inte...
Today! Our Feisty Female Leadership Programme #179
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a feisty female leader or would love to be one? Perhaps you know an amazing professional who is struggling to get her foot into the door of le...
Getting Back into your Career: Communication Strategies for Professional Mothers #178
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Getting Back into your Career: Communication Strategies" In this short 15-20 minute solo episode I will provide practical communication and leadershi...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to Boost Your Employer Brand #177
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR can boost your employer brand, encouraging your experts to make that arduous time consuming commute into the of...
Your Summer Party Opportunity To Connect #176
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To maximize the impact of community and team building at a summer party event, while ensuring it is inclusive and fun for everyone, this podcast episo...
Pronunciation Tips, Trips & A Free Webinar #175
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's odd that some of the most brilliant people are held back by something about something so easy to fix. People worry about making a mistake, saying...
International Keynote Speaker: Insights for English Speaking Experts #174
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of being a popular keynote speaker at International Conferences is appealing to many people and career-wise certainly a smart move, but if th...
Preparing For An International Conference As A Non-native Speaking Participant.#173
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ "Ever felt lost in the crowd at a conference, wondering how to be less of a wall flower and more "WOW! They know their stuff!" Joi...
9 Change Management Communication Pitfalls to Avoid & A Resilience Tip #172
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what changes, there is resistance, isn't there. Yet for employers to remain competitive, change is inevitable. If you are serious abou...
Cracking the Code: Unveiling Quiet Quitting #171
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quiet Quitting: Explore the subtle dynamics of quiet quitting in the workplace in our latest episode, 'Cracking the Code: Unveiling Quiet Quitting.' D...
Navigating Corporate Communication: Unveiling Insights for Career Growth #170
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strong communication competence and career clarity are undeniably important for you as an individual, both at home and at work. Corinne explains why c...
#169 Inclusive Onboarding with Clear Communication
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Onboarding new members of staff is clearly an essential part of welcoming a new team member and helping them to contribute to your productivity ...
The Humble Leader's Guide: Dr. Franziska Frank on Practicing Humility in Leadership #168
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you as really as humble as you think you are? Do you struggle with the term humble or humility (or Demut in German) Do you notice the contribution...
Respectful Leadership : 10 Best Practices for Effective Team Building #167
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling brave? Today, we're diving deep into the world of team building. Are you ready to transform your team into a powerhouse of productivit...
Empowering Women in Leadership #166
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's explore the remarkable journey of women in leadership roles and the beautiful balancing act called motherhood. Dive into the societal norms and ...
VIP WhatsApp Fluency Booster: Elevate Your Business English and Career #165b
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wish that you felt more confident speaking in English? Do you wish your English was more fluent? Would you love to supercharge your Busine...
Milestones and Mastery: Celebrating 10,000 Downloads & Mastering the Art of Podcast Interviews #165
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this special episode of "Experts Speak English" as we raise a toast to you, my incredible listeners, for helping me reach a remarkable mile...
7 Tips To Be Taken More Seriously At Work - Leap into Leadership Potential #163
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not being taken seriously at work; if you are not being seen as leadership potential, then these 7 tips will help you to show up more confid...
Well read and fluent in English: 4 Hot Communication Book Recommendations #162
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone can find something to read in English, but are you wasting an opportunity to supercharge your English and expand your knowledge? Reading is a...
Excuses or Excellence #161
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this relatable and motivating podcast episode, Corinne Wilhelm reflects on the temptation of making excuses, especially on a hot day, and emp...
LGBTQ Inclusion in the Workplace -Embracing equality & inclusivity. #160
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the real challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace and how transparent communication can eliminate/reduce them. Join Co...
Ethos, Logos, PATHOS - Putting empathy into corporate communication #159
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If connecting with people emotionally, is something that doesn't come naturally to you, then let's explore some simple techniques to get you started. ...
Ethos LOGOS Pathos - Flex Your Persuasion Muscle with Facts & Stats #158
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logos or adding logic to your message is a great way to pull people into your argument and yet so many people neglect this or do it really badly...
ETHOS Logos & Pathos in Business - Driving Your Credibility #157
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ethos, logos & pathos make up the rhetoric triangle first introduced by Aristotle. Craft your credibility with these three modes of persuasion. &n...
Mastering the Art of Hybrid Workshops & Conferences #156
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hybrid events have become a permanent fixture, and it's crucial to ensure that your next hybrid meeting, workshop or conference is dynamic, incl...
Emotional Intelligence - Your Performance & Popularity Driver #155
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Profitable business is based on flexibility, diversity and inclusion, remote work and new work, it is time to work on the emotional intelligence...
Grief - Supportive Communication for Grieving Team Members #154
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing how to support a colleague who is grieving can be difficult and yet every team member is worthy of your support. This episode draws upon my ex...
10 Presentation Skills For Non-Native Speakers in Business (153)
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a non-native speaker, you might not feel like you are the obvious option to give a presentation in English, but if you are the expert and people ha...
Managers & CEOs! Murder those Monotone Monologues #152
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Murder the monotone monologue! If you find that people have zero attention spans then you might be in the middle of a monologue. If only you are talki...
Volunteering Your Way Out of Your Communication Comfort Zone #151
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a way to boost your skills without your bosses support? Volunteer. By giving something back to your society or club, you're giving yoursel...
150 Corporate Communication Tips #150
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
150 corporate communication tips that you need to consider for your career development. Listen to the podcast and download your free self-evaluation c...
Creating a Connection Through Intentional Communication #149
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional distance is one end of the spectrum, forming a deep connection is another but the same communication techniques can secure a connection, ...
Professional Distance - The Leadership Tightrope that Women Master #148
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Distance is a leadership tightrope and whilst there is no definitive approach that fits for everyone there are some tips and tricks that ...
Why Women Need to Lead #147
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a female, a newbie or as an introvert, nobody expects you to become some kind of chest beating, loud obnoxious jerk - the chances are you already h...
Peak Performance and Professionalism through Pronunciation (146)
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it your performance or pronunciation that is holding you back in your career?As non-native speakers, sometimes we can be difficult to understand du...
Export Strategy & A Healthy Dose of Intercultural Communication with Kathryn Read #145
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Export as a growth or diversification strategy makes sense, but despite the financial benefits, it is rarely implemented with enough planning in terms...
Intercultural Metaphors - Hamburgers & Rollercoasters #144
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florence Chabert d'Hieres shares some practical tips and tricks for families adjusting to expat life in another culture, from brain gym to hamburgers ...
Giving an English Speech. What do I need to know? #143
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A speech in English! Being asked to give a speech in English can feel intimidating. In reality giving a speech is all about creating a connection. Bei...
From Feedback to Feedforward - Your Employee Loyalty Superpower #142
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lack of feedback is one of the biggest reason that people leave an organisation, let's face it, they are getting away from a bad boss, not the organ...
Working Interculturally in China & Saudi Arabia - Dr. Mike Jones #141
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Working internationally means working interculturally yet very few people are aware of the fact that many subtle differences can create friction, then...
Choose: Meta Communication or Cross Cultural Conflict? #140
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Choose: Meta Communication orCross Cultural Conflict? Meta communication is communicating on how you want to communicate. What that means is “me...
Empathising, resolving and recovering from Conflict with Jürgen von Oertzen (139)
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring an expert mediator to resolve a conflict at work, whether it is in a disgruntled team or a family business might not be an easy step but could ...
Conflict Management Compass (138)
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EXTRA Episode - Queen Elizabeth The End of An Era (137)
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today as the late Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest, I felt the urge to speak from the heart, about how this has got me thinking about my own cult...
How Keyboard Hogging Non Native Speakers Can Cause Conflicts (136)
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You cannot avoid conflict by hiding behind your keyboard. Speak up in English If English isn’t your first language and you hide in the security of A...
Managing Those Mind Monkeys For Better Career Opportunities (135)
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode I talk to Claire Sewell about mental noise. The noise inside your head that can drive you absolutely crazy. We're also going t...
Planning, Presentation & Perfomance Evaluation in 3s (134)
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“What is the impact of using the Rule of Threes in your planning, your presentation and your performance evaluation?”. Well, I mean, the bottom li...
The Rule Of Threes - A Super Simple Way To Have More Impact (133)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rule of Threes is a simple but incredibly effective way to create a more memorable and dynamic message. Corinne Wilhelm explains how and invites y...
The Great Resignation - Leadership Tips for Staff Loyalty (132)
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great Resignation strategies.HR are advised to focus their attention on existing employees as well as investing lots of energy in recruiting new hires...
English Speaking Experts of Tomorrow (131)
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you wish your children could become English Speaking Experts without having to agonize over every word or have the paranoia of working with other c...
English Speaking Experts Despite The Accent #130
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Accents in an international team are an auditive indication of diversity. But how tolerant are you of different accents and what can you do to make su...
Become the Humourous Expert #129
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In business there is a fine line between funny and humourous or just being a bit stupid, so if you want to preserve your professionalism but you...
The Power of Persuasion in International Business Communication #128
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What can you say that will persuade the people that count? Well first you need to know what your counterpartwants, needs or fears. But to be persuasiv...
Business Storytelling - Why and How to Make Your Point as the Expert. #127
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stories are big decision makers, people ask us, what's your story? We love stories and if you want to make something dry or complex, easier to underst...
Platinum Jubilee Edition - Royal Communication Insights #126
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Platinum Jubilee in London this weekend, you might not think that the royal family offers much to learn in terms of communication but think a...
Amazing Analogies - The Cute Little Sister of Storytelling #125
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If like me you enjoy explaining complex things in a way that people instantly understand what you are trying to tell them, then you might want to risk...
Decent Instructions Build A Strong, Reliable and Loyal Team #124
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Giving instructions is one of those things that most people do without much planning, yet instructions are the basis for a strong, reliable and loyal ...
Communicating with Sensitive Souls #123
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Unlock the Potential of Your Team: Elevate Your Leadership to Transform Sensitive Employees into Productive and Loyal Experts. Join host Corinn...
360 Degree Feedback Leadership Development #122
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
360 Degree Feedback makes sense but what are the opportunities and pitfalls that will make or break the introduction of 360 Feedback and what can you ...
Feedback - A Rewarding Way To Be Seen As Having Leadership Potential #121
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you give great feedback? How do you do it in a way that is honest, constructive and motivational? This episode gives you some guidelines to fol...
Likeability - Being A Great Person To Work With #120
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As recruitment experts start recruiting more globally, one key criteria must be met, the new recruit must be a good fit for the team, so how can you c...
Stop Taking Things Personally - Here's How #119
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing more infuriating than being told "Don't take things so personally". I am not sure about you but I find it incredibly patronizin...
Presentation Punishment #118
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you make presentations but fear that you might be boring people to death, this episode will give you some practical tips for making a professional ...
Charisma - A Communication Skill That You Can Start Practicing Today #117
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charisma isn't something you're born with, it isn't a characteristic or trait, it's something that you can work on and use to your advantage to simpli...
Communication as the Key to Staff Loyalty and Knowledge Management. # 116
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this upbeat, chatty interview, Nola Simon from Ontario in Canada shares her insights on remote working, sabbaticals and knowledge management ...
Communication At Work in Times Of War #115
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this short solo show, the normally upbeat Corinne, reflects on the impact of war on agile teams, families as professionals, parents and leaders
Ums and ers - Fixed #114
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning To Lead, Starting with Communication #113
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to Lead takes time and determination plus a paradigm shift, find out which five behaviours you need to practice before getting recognised as ...
Communication Lessons from the Police Force #112
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a police force that didn't have a handle on communication, that would be pretty scary wouldn't it? This episode looks at the emergency service...
Business Communication in a Nutshell #111
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Communication can seem overwhelming so I have broken down business communication into four categories and given you a few tips about each type. I talk...
DISC Assessment - The Communication Insider with Larry Reines #110
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered why you're not getting through to people , why it seems that you are invisible of irrelevant, then the DISC assessment will re...
11 Communication Confidence Hacks #109
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your competence exceeds your confidence, your opportunities will be limited. Avoiding these 11 mistakes will make you appear and feel more confiden...
Communication - Your Career Comeback Plan #108
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've always wondered why those with the 'gift of the gab' despite having no ::: idea what they are doing, get all of the opportunities, then this...
How to Fight Your Fear of Following up #107
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following up is something we all should do more of but in the face of rejection we fail. When it comes to following up, most of us feel icky and awkwa...
Define your Career Communication Goals for 2022 #106
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your performance is driven by your communication, yet how much do you communicate with intention in your career? Find out how to improve the way that ...
Mentoring - The Success Connection in International Business #105
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This short solo episode provides a quick insight into how a mentoring relationship as either the mentor or mentee can be a rewarding and inspiring car...
Telephone Professionalism in International Business - sound like an expert #104
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this short 20 minute show, Corinne shares some telephone tips for both native and advanced speakers of English but also non native speakers that ge...
Proverbs, Idioms & Sayings in International Business - Culturally speaking #103
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we discussed last week we have to be careful when we are using idioms but they are integral part of who we are and a reflection of our personality ...
How Monolingual Native Speakers can improve their communication in International Teams #102
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this short 33 minute podcast interview, Matt Halsdorff shares some simple but effective tips and tricks in both verbal and written communication be...
More Impact Through Stronger Communication Skills - Walking my Talk #101
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this SHORT Clever2gether episode I share with you how I am making it easier for you to listen, learn and share from this podcast. It's the start of...
100 Double Interview - Corinne Wilhelm & Kim O Neill - The US & UK Interview Coaches
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the start of the podcast I dived straight in with my first guest and never really took the opportunity to share with you what I do and how I work. ...
099 I See You - Communication Strategies for Compassionate Leaders
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what it takes to secure the psychological safety in a team that goes above and beyond, driven by passion, togetherness and a common vision
098 Teambuilding at the Poker Table with Tino Engel
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tino shares how poker can tell you so much about yourself and each other in business Poker is 'just'a game, but it can teach us so much about...
097 Mental Health - 3 Levels for CEOs that 'Care' About Profit
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health isn't rocket science, with a bite sized approach of little and often you can carve a corporate culture that is one that people thrive in...
096 Disabilities in The Workplace - Less Lip Service!
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Triggered by a BBC Worldservice radio show with a panel suggestion about supporting people with disabilities in the workforce, Corinne delves deeper a...
095 Friendly Gestures at Work - Why bother?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode, Corinne shares some insights about how to become more friendly at work without walking around like a Cheshire cat all day, draw...
094 Communicating Quality
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is not always what you say or or even how you say it, there are a selection of silent communication strategies that you can use to defin...
093 Clear, Concise & Consistent - But How?
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how to make a better impression whilst being respectful of other people's time. By keeping your communication on topic, you will win the hear...
092 Presentation Tips for Status Updates, Announcements, Speeches & Keynotes
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo show, Corinne shares some tips and tricks for gaining and holding the attention of your audience, whether it is at a stand up meeting, pr...
091 Disrupting Conventional Organisations - Starting with Communication
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this short but powerful interview, John and I discuss how to help conventional organisations to beat the fear and move from the familiar to the unk...
090 Your Holiday Handover As A Leadership Opportunity
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this show I share a handover experience that taught me a lot about trust, conviction and delegating effectively. Find out how I got the opportunity...