My Blog
Podcast Appearance: Ways to Wealth
I recently appeared on the Ways to Wealth podcast to discuss building wealth over time and why understanding leverage and financial risk, along with information advantage, is critical in today’s global economy. Drawing on my background as a former Treasury economist...
How Speaking Business English Can Help You Enter Marketing as a Career
by Lucia Dore, co-founder of Learn Business English Speaking Business English is essential in any industry. Knowing the jargon of the industry you are in, whether it’s marketing, retailing, or banking, for example, stands you in good stead. What all these industries...
Why Most People Don’t Listen, And How to Fix It: Active Listening in Communication
In today’s world of constant noise, messages, and multitasking, listening has become harder than ever. Many of us think we’re paying attention, but as Professor Susan Ford explains in our recent conversation, true listening is a deliberate skill. It requires focus,...
How Speaking the Language of Banking and Investment Can Help You
Understanding the language of banking and investment is no longer optional, it’s essential for anyone who wants to succeed in today’s global business landscape. Business English is now a core skill across industries, whether you work in marketing, retail, banking, or...
Why You Must Be a Good Communicator to Be a Good Leader
Why you must be a good communicator to be a good leader is essential to understand because leadership and communication are inseparable. Strong leaders express their vision clearly, inspire confidence, and motivate teams to work toward shared goals. When communication...
Will the Western World Do Anything About the Ongoing Genocide in Gaza, Despite the Ceasefire?
The Middle East has always been one of the world’s most contentious regions—now even more so because of the genocide in Gaza, perpetrated by Israel. A recent United Nations (UN) report on Gaza defines the killing there as a “genocide” and urges Israel and all states...