Business reflections on 2020

Not meeting expectations doesn’t have to be a bad thing When we get to this time of the year, I always take the time to reflect and celebrate everything I …

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

When you’re working in an intercultural community – the greeting – Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year – becomes a minefield of what is culturally acceptable and what isn’t. …

Getting ready for x-mas aka repurposing

Getting ready for x-mas, aka the power of repurposing I am sure you are in one of two camps – you’ve had your x-mas list ready for months when it …

UK English vs US English – part 2

– Not so –  subtle differences Yes, people from the USA and UK do speak the same language, but there are – sometimes not so – subtle differences. For instance, …

British English vs American English

British English vs American English – Differences Illustrated Given the vast areas of the world where English is used, there are bound to be differences that emerge. There are so …

Cultural differences in communication

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”  …

The best writing tip

Dealing with writer’s block? Always struggling with how to start and what to write? Need a bottle of wine to loosen up and get some inspiration? And when you did …