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8 Tips On Direct Communication For Those Who Were Called "Too Direct"

By: Paola Pascual on 05/19/22 16:23

Have you ever been called "too direct"? Some people believe that 'getting to the point' and talking 'without filters' are the basis of a productive conversations. For ...

Verb Tenses for Business Emails - Talaera Business English

The 7 Verb Tenses You Need For Your Business Emails

By: Paola Pascual on 05/11/22 17:22

We know what it's like to write emails in English when you're not a native-English speaker. It takes time. There are many aspects to take into account. It's not only about knowing ...

Appreciation in the Workplace - Talaera Talks with Rick King

How Appreciation In The Workplace Will Help You Drive Business Results

By: Paola Pascual & Simon Kennell on 05/09/22 21:06

If you are a manager, your job is all about the people you work with. It's about having your teams do the job and making sure that they know what they have to do, that ...

5 Great Ways To Practice Self-Care For HR Professionals

By: Paola Pascual on 05/04/22 16:15

Working in Human Resources means that caring for others is a fundamental part of the job, but caring for oneself as a person and professional is often pushed down the list of ...

Opening A Meeting Effectively In 7 Easy Steps

By: Simon Kennell on 04/19/22 12:27

Strong openings are the key to productive meetings. Starting a meeting effectively helps you set the tone, introduce the main topic, set expectations, and make a good ...

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+100 Business Acronyms That You Will Need At Work

By: Paola Pascual on 04/12/22 4:54

Slack messages and emails are getting shorter and –sometimes– more difficult to decipher. The thing is, we all have busy lives and the pace of work is too fast. That's why we come ...

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How To Do Effective Business Storytelling According To Former Prosecutor

By: Paola Pascual & Simon Kennell on 04/11/22 7:05

Think about your favorite childhood moment. What happened? Who was involved? What did you like about it? How did you feel? You can probably recall the event in great ...

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60 Sales Phrases You'll Need To Ace Your Cold Calling

By: Tom Wells on 04/06/22 12:34

As a non-native sales rep, one of your biggest challenges is communication. Your communication skills have the power to close deals or make potential customers walk away. ...

Funny Idioms - Talaera Talks Business English

8 Bizarre And Funny Idioms You'll Hear At Work

By: Paola Pascual on 04/04/22 16:07

Idioms are one of the most fun parts of learning a language. They are often very visual and help us express ideas in a more subtle or funny way. Many business idioms come ...

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