Resilience Is a Practice, Not a Trait

Resilience Is a Practice, Not a Trait

Karina Negus
Published on: 07/07/2026

Why resilience, not confidence, is the communication skill international professionals need most. Insights into executive communication, business English, executive presence and speaking up in meetings and presentations.

Meetings and PresentationsConfidence and PresenceCommunication and RelationshipsMindset & Speaking ConfidencePublic Speaking
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The Work Nobody Sees: The Hidden Costs for International Professionals Who Work in Other Languages

The Work Nobody Sees: The Hidden Costs for International Professionals Who Work in Other Languages

Karina Negus
Published on: 22/06/2026

The invisible workload of multilingual professionals, and three simple practices to get your expertise heard when it matters most.

Confidence and PresenceCommunication and RelationshipsMindset & Speaking Confidence
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Why The Q&A Session Matters More Than The Presentation: Dealing with Difficult Questions

Why The Q&A Session Matters More Than The Presentation: Dealing with Difficult Questions

Karina Negus
Published on: 15/06/2026

We can rehearse the presentation. Rehearsing for the Q&A session is much more difficult. Why difficult questions decide your credibility, and how to meet them with composure!

Meetings and PresentationsConfidence and PresenceCommunication and RelationshipsMindset & Speaking ConfidencePublic Speaking
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The Hidden Cost of Hesitation: And What To Do About It

The Hidden Cost of Hesitation: And What To Do About It

Karina Negus
Published on: 08/06/2026

AI can prepare you. But it can't speak for you. This article explores the hidden cost of hesitation in live professional English, and two practical things you can start doing today.

Confidence and PresenceCommunication and RelationshipsMindset & Speaking ConfidencePublic Speaking
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