Some of my thoughts, published on Linked-in

Aside from freedom and independence, what are the real pros and cons of becoming an independent? Having run my own language and communications training consultancy for 20+ years, I think there are a number of factors to consider before taking the leap. 

I’ve moved into the virtual world over the past two years and have learned much about running online meetings with native and non-native English speakers which I share in this article.

What if we asked our own people for advice differently in order to get better results? Instead of a broad question on how to improve things company-wide, why not ask your teams this: “What would make your job easier to do?”

I decided to leave the security of the corporate world and to venture out on my own in 2001. What nobody told me though, were the following six important things which I have learned for myself along the way.

Issues impacting the commercial performance of an organisation often focus on staff issues and the challenges they face. This invariably creates a training requirement.

When I’m working as a cross cultural communications trainer, my non-native speaking clients often tell me their number one objective is “to become fluent in English”. But what does this really mean?

We’re all aware of sexism, racism and ageism, but the one “ism” that doesn’t get as much attention in my view is culturalism.