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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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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The AI Communication Divide: What International Professionals Are Really Experiencing in 2026

The AI Communication Divide: What International Professionals Are Really Experiencing in 2026

Karina Negus
Published on: 01/06/2026

When everyone can produce polished writing, what differentiates experts? For international professionals, the answer may lie in the very first few minutes of a conversation.

Confidence and PresenceDigital Communication & AIMindset & Speaking ConfidencePublic Speaking
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