Something Feels Off in Canadian Workplaces
The unspoken truth about Canadian workplaces. Intercultural communication coaching. The Empowerment Pathway Program.
Struggling to Earn Trust with Canadian Patients?
Struggling to earn patient trust as an internationally trained physician? Cultural differences, accents, or the fast pace of healthcare offices and hospitals can create barriers to patient trust. This post contains communication strategies for reducing those barriers. Three years ago, a visiting gastroenterologist asked me to teach him how to communicate with Canadian patients. He […]
Promotion-worthy English Without Burning Out
Just the thought of piling language learning on top of everything else you have to do can keep you stuck. However, when my clients tell me they feel overwhelmed, I guide them through six steps that help them balance English practice with their other responsibilities. Clarify your learning goals: We begin with questions that bring […]
A Million Dollar Question
Stay Consistent: Executive presence doesn’t happen overnight. It’s like building muscle at the gym. Even when you don’t feel like it, focus on your goal and consistently practice.
Why New Jobs Are High-Risk Situations
Starting a new job tempts you to say yes to everything. The habits you set early become expectations, so set clear boundaries from day one.
Barb De Wit’s Canadian Resume Guide
Communicate your value to Canadian employers with this Canadian Resume Guide.
Opportunity Cost and English Language Training
In the journey of personal and professional development, one concept often overlooked is the idea of opportunity cost. This economic principle, while typically applied to financial decisions, extends beyond dollars. It applies to gains or losses associated with personal choices. Nowhere is this more evident than in language proficiency, particularly with individuals facing underemployment or […]
How to Respond to the “Overqualification” Objection in Job Interviews
My purpose as an English language teacher is to help newcomers reestablish their careers in Canada. I currently assist a group of six newcomer professionals with mastering the English they need for job interviews, but gaining English proficiency is only one aspect of employment success. The people I tutor are professionals with impressive degrees and […]
How Using Plain English Can Help Your Career
If you need to communicate in English professionally, your speaking skills can affect your career progress.
Sophisticated Question Types for Professionals
“Wh- questions” and “How questions” in conversations among professionals enhances the quality of communication, fosters intellectual engagement, and contributes to effective decision-making and problem-solving.