Podcast episode 21 is about motivating your team. A common term for this topic in the business world today is employee engagement. Money is an important factor for job satisfaction, but it isn’t the only motivator for employees. In this sessio

Managing Change Podcast

Apr 1st, 2011

In podcast episode 20 we look at different situations in the workplace that can cause stress or anxiety for people and the ways that companies can help to manage these transitions. There are different types of change that can affect organizati

Getting Ahead Podcast

Feb 1st, 2011

In podcast episode 19 we talk about getting ahead in business. This includes some tips to help you get noticed by your boss. We discuss five main areas to focus on: 1) training and development; 2) professionalism and courtesy; 3) prioritisi

Business Travel Podcast

Jan 1st, 2011

In this podcast we talk about some of the ups and downs of business travel; from the benefits of being a frequent flyer to the disruptions and issues that have caused problems for business travellers recently. We also focus on the ways that bu

Workplace Politics Podcast

Dec 1st, 2010

This podcast focuses on office politics you may encounter in your work environment. We talk about some of the different workplace situations and how to diffuse potential conflicts. We also look at the different personality types (such as the b

Job Search Abroad Podcast

Nov 1st, 2010

In this podcast we talk about job search advice for people immigratring to Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. The advice and information in this podcast is based on our experiences living and working in these countries. A detailed list of h

Job Search Techniques Podcast

Oct 1st, 2010

This podcast focuses on new and traditional job search techniques. We discuss social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, TweetMyJOBS, TwitJobSearch as well as our own experiences searching for jobs through professional associations. Watch

Top Resume Tips Podcast

Aug 31st, 2010

The August podcast includes top tips for developing your resume for North America, UK and other English speaking countries. Whether you are a recent graduate or a professional looking for a new opportunity, your resume has to grab the attentio

Marketing a Start-up Podcast

Jun 30th, 2010

There are several creative and branding aspects to consider when you start a business, such as your company name, corporate identity, web site, marketing plan and more. In this podcast you can learn about budgeting for marketing expenses, deve

Starting a Business Podcast

May 31st, 2010

If you decide to start a new business, there are some important legal and financial topics to consider. In this podcast you can listen to our discussion about the choices for registering a company and the many different funding options that ar

Corporate Events Podcast

Apr 30th, 2010

Companies typically plan a range of corporate events,such as seminars, training courses, product launches, trade shows, press conferences and AGMs (Annual General Meetings). In this podcast you will hear advice for planning different types of

Social Networking Podcast

Mar 31st, 2010

More and more companies are starting to use blogs, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter to interact with their customers, keep track of their reputation and quickly react to issues. In this podcast you will hear about some of the social media tools t

Business Presentations Podcast

Feb 28th, 2010

If you don't have the opportunity to present in English on a regular basis the thought of speaking in front of an audience may seem overwhelming. In this podcast you will hear some presentation tips and ideas that may help you to improve your

Policies and Procedures Podcast

Jan 1st, 2010

Every company has rules that help their business runsmoothly. Some companies create formal workplacepolicy documents and others have informal guidelinesfor employees. In this podcast, Claire and Andy discuss common workplace policies and th

Proposals and Quotes Podcast

Dec 1st, 2009

When companies want to buy a product or service theymay request quotes, proposals or tenders from a groupof suppliers. In this podcast, Claire and Andy discussthe differences between these processes as well asthe interesting idioms that En

Business Culture Podcast

Nov 1st, 2009

Do you travel regularly to English-speaking countries for business meetings? Or maybe you want to move to theUK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the US? In this podcast, Claire and Andy talk about the business culture norms in English-speak

Project Management Podcast

Oct 3rd, 2009

In business, a lot of our time is spent managing or contributing to projects. The success or failure of aproject is usually based on several factors includingtime, money, people, planning and communication. Inthis podcast Claire and Andy di

Email Etiquette Podcast

Sep 1st, 2009

Email is probably the most common communicationtool in the workplace today. There are many important differences between the way people speak in personand the way they communicate in emails. In thispodcast, Claire and Andy look at at a few

Interview Questions Podcast

Aug 1st, 2009

When you apply for jobs with English-speakingcompanies, you may want to practice answeringsome difficult interview questions that employerscould ask. In this podcast, Claire and Andy discusstough interview questions and give you suggestion

Politely Interrupting Podcast

Jul 1st, 2009

Business meetings and staff meetings are useful forsharing ideas, making decisions and updating teammembers. But what can you do if one or two people aredoing all the talking? In this podcast, Claire and Andygive their advice for politely

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