Posts Tagged ‘workplace’

A Presentation is a Story

Do you get nervous when you think about giving a presentation?  Most of us do.  Do you get nervous when telling a story to a friend?  Most of us think this isn’t so difficult. I’d like you to know that giving a presentation should be as easy as telling a story.
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Impact of negative comments on nonnative speakers in the workplace

Fear and anxiety freeze our ability to speak in a foreign language, and there are many stressors in the workplace that can heighten that fear. Impatient coworkers are one such stressor. When coworkers refuse to have patience for someone who doesn’t speak “perfect” English, the result can actually negatively affect the speaker’s ability to communicate.
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