Best Mike Acker Podcasts (2025)

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How to Show Cultural Intelligence in Job Interviews in English 22:42

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In this episode, I welcome Clare Whitmell from the Smart English Coach Podcast back to the Express to Impress Podcast. We explore how cultural intelligence shapes job interviews with American companies. We delve into cultural maps by Erin Meyer, which unveil differences in communication styles, decision-making, and more across countries. Discover h…

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How to Focus on Your English Fluency for Confident Speaking 26:21

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Join me as I welcome special guest Clare Whitmell, an English teacher and coach with a passion for boosting language fluency and confidence. In this episode, Clare unravels the roles of fluency and grammar in language learning, sharing effective strategies to enhance your speaking skills. Discover how to strike the perfect balance between accuracy …

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Expert Coach Shows How to Master Impromptu and Nonverbal Communication 26:23

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In the second half of my interview with Communication Coach Mike Acker, he said something I see all the time with my clients. He said, “If you have your nonverbals misaligned with your verbals, you’re going to be overpowering your verbal content. I’ve seen that again and again. Where people say, “I’m excited to be here.” But they don’t sound excite…

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Confident Communication Techniques for the Workplace With Mike Acker 25:22

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🎧 I’m happy to share my conversation with the charismatic Mike Acker on the latest episode of the Express to Impress podcast! 🎉 🗣️ In this engaging episode, we delved deep into the world of confident communication, particularly in American business settings. Mike, a communication coach and author, shared his inspiring journey as a communication coa…

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8 Common Phrasal Verbs and Idioms 5:39

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Want to use more common sayings while speaking in English? Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn 8 Common Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for everyday conversations. This episode follows the previous episodes, How to Improve Your Listening Skills With Movies With Cara Leopold and Listening Expert Shares How to Understand More of…

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Listening Expert Shares How to Understand More of the English Language 27:38

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I invite you to tune in to hear the rest of my conversation with Listening Expert Cara Leopold with Leo Listening. This time, we talk about how to get used to different accents and speaking speeds and motivate yourself to learn a language for work or school even if you don't want to. You'll also learn what to do if your language learning has stalle…

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How to Improve Your Listening Skills With Movies With Cara Leopold 12:39

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Get ready for a special treat! In this episode, I talk with Cara Leopold, an English Teacher known as the Listening Expert. We covered a lot of topics, so this will be the first of two episodes with our conversation. The main theme of our conversation was building great listening skills in another language. In this first episode, we talk about the …

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128 # We Are The Gods Of Systems w/Michaell Magrutsche 57:33

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Today I talk to Outside the box thinker, Artist, coach, podcaster and writer of 5 art related books Michaell Magrutsche who resolved the paradox: Why are 95% of worldwide artists existing around the poverty level and therefore should be proud to be poor. But without creativity there are no man-made systems, there would be no world as we know it. Th…

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127# Yogi Aaron: Stop Stretching! Discover a new way of thinking about flexibility 54:38

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One of the most sought-after teachers today, Yogi Aaron is trailblazing a new path in the world of yoga. Known for his unorthodox perspectives on stretching and flexibility and how both cause more harm than good, his teachings aim to help as many people as possible live a pain-free life so they can realize yoga's true intentions. He is the creator …

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126# Truth Fitness CEO, Cameron Harris On Being Fit For Business 45:42

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Are you a business owner or entrepreneur struggling like so many to balance building your business, family AND your health at the same time? If you answered YES to this question then you will want to listen to todays podcast where Matt Sutton interviews TRUTH CEO, Cameron Harris. Cameron and his team at TRUTH Fitness show business leaders how to le…

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125# How To Overcome Fear, Handle Criticism and Grow w/Mike Acker 45:09

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Mike Acker is an executive communication coach, a keynote speaker, and the author of ten books including the bestselling Speak With No Fear and the upcoming Speak with Confidence, published by Wiley. Mike is a recognised expert in communication and executive presence.Find out more at MikeAcker.com

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124# (Member Spotlight) Real World Example On How To Avoid The Tipping Point w/Phil Grisedale 49:45

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In this follow up LPT MEMBER SPOTLIGHT episode Phil Grisedale shares his experiences this year following a difficult anniversary, dealing with very low motivation, nearly quitting training, to turning it around and being 100% fully focused.

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123# Christa Elza: Losing Weight & Living Your Purpose By Achieving Hormonal Health 48:17

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In this episode of Mastering YOU I talk to Hormonal Health Expert Christa Elza. Christa graduated with Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2000. She was immediately drawn to Emergency Medicine and was a trauma nurse for 8 years. She was able to experience working in this field in hospitals around the country including New York City and Norfolk, Virg…

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122# Living A Fulfilled Life; The 7 Step Process w/Lloyd Roberts 58:31

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Lloyd Roberts is a husband, father, and serial entrepreneur who loves business and investing. Before he cofounded a tech unicorn, a company with a billion- dollar valuation, Lloyd had many ups and downs as an entrepreneur, with each new venture teaching him lessons about what to do, and not do, in business.For his hunger, passion, and agility in bu…

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121# Myles Wakeham; How To Live an Unconstrained Life By Learning To Ride Big Waves 1:18:27

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Myles Wakeham is an Australian who migrated to the USA in 1989 and has since become a multi-millionaire, lives a 100% free and unconstrained life, no job, etc. He is a self-made business focused technologist, who was one of the early members of biotechnology corporation Amgen (now largest Biotech company in the world), has made fortune on Bitcoin s…

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120# The 3 Levels To World Class Body Transformation with Jeff Later 50:24

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Jeff Later is the founder of L8R Life an online training company that has helped over 7,000 people transform their body over the past 10 years.Jeff helps people level up and find optimal ways to achieve health and wellness without disrupting their entire life. He shows people how to not only can you look great, but be healthier and operate at a hig…

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119#The Beginners Guide To Investing w/ Paul Halme 56:04

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Paul Halme went from working as a stock broker for a major Wall Street firm to Entrepreneur. He now specializes in helping people fix their finances and then buy assets to create passive income. In this episode we cover a variety of topics around wealth building including: How does a complete beginner get started in investing? The secret to buildin…

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118# Carrie Schmidt: Subconscious Programming To Master Your Life 47:25

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As the Founder and CEO of Infinite SOULutions, LLC, Carrie Schmidt puts the SOUL in SOULutions by transforming lives personally and professionally. A dynamic, influential Thought Leader and Motivational Speaker, she has the ability to instantly captivate your mind, heart and awaken your soul by empowering you to gain clarity on your purpose, overco…

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117# How To Achieve Quantum Leaps In Your Life by Changing Your State Of Mind w/Michael Harris 49:00

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Author of the #1 bestselling book, “Falling Down Getting UP”, foreword by the father of Guerrilla Marketing, Jay Conrad Levinson. Jay called Michael’s ability to survive through thick and thin a true example of an entrepreneur using guerrilla type tactics to overcome virtually anything. One of Michael’s many passions is to help as many people as po…

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116# The Untapped Power Of Magnesium w/ Natalie Jurado 36:11

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Natalie Jurado is the founder of Rooted In, a line of therapeutic magnesium infused moisturizers that actively calm and relax your mood. She is a sought after thought leader, educator and speaker and has worked at the forefront of the wellness industry for over 8 years. She’s considered an expert in all things magnesium and her mission is to spread…

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115# Living Your Genius w/Kevin Kepple 39:34

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Kevin also works with business owners and executives to help them create clarity in their business's, massive impact with their leadership, and freedom in their lives. As the world has shifted over the past couple of years, all leaders need to pivot and leverage all the inherent power of their businesses and the people inside. In addition to shifti…

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10 Common Sayings in American English 8:52

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Want to use more common sayings while speaking in English? Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn ten common sayings for everyday conversations. This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Word Choice in Journalism and Business with Steven Youngblood. If you haven’t checked out that episode yet, you won’t want to …

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114# Andrea Lukac: How To Create Your Life By Gaining Clarity & Setting Healthy Boundaries 42:00

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Do you get regularly get stressed and overwhlemed?Could it be because you lack clarity around what you want and you’re just not fully aligned with your life goals?Do you need to prioritise your time better so that you avoid distractions and STOP doing things that do NOT take you closer to your goals?If you answered YES to at least one of these ques…

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113# World Hyrox Champion Gary Rothwell Shares His Incredible Story From Rock bottom to World Champ 1:24:39

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Without doubt one of my favourite interviews for some time.This episode was packed with everything from pure authenticity & emotion to practical tips to help people build the mindset to overcome adversity. Oh yeah and for all the Hyrox crowd out there the last 30 minutes is ALL Hyrox from how many days a week Gaz trains, to the type of training he …

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112# Mastering Your Money Mindset w/Michael De Haan 48:12

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Michael is the Co Founder and Financial Wellness Leader at Quantum Leap Global. His vision is to empower people globally to create more joy, abundance and vitality through financial wellbeing. His focus is transforming limiting beliefs and behaviours to support his clients achieve the life they desire.In this episode we Michael shares:What impact s…

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111# Stephen Rudolph: How To Feed Your Tigers Before They Eat You 1:01:20

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In 1989, while pursuing a career in music in New York, Steven Rudolph took up a part-time teaching job to make ends meet. In his first class he had an epiphany: he had an innate capacity to teach. The realisation led him on a 21-year quest to India, where he uncovered 5,000-year-old secrets to self-understanding and achieving one's potential. Steve…

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110# Liam Naden: The Secrets of the Brain We've Never Been Taught 1:10:21

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Today I am talking to Speaker, teacher, writer and researcher Liam Naden. Liam helps people understand the process for creating true success in your life by understanding how to use your brain the right way - overcoming your problems and achieving your goals and ending frustrations.He is the host of the podcast: "Using Your Brain for Success", auth…

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Word Choice in Journalism and Business With Steven Youngblood 27:45

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How you tell a story matters. The way you talk about why you lost your job can cost you a potential one. The way you explain the reason for layoffs can cause panic among employees and stakeholders. And the way journalists report the news can incite violence. Framing, including word choice, is one of the most important areas peace journalists discus…

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21 - Count-On-Able with C-Level Roundtable's Jeff Cohen 43:51

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Jeff Cohen of C-Level Roundtable. Jeff Cohen created C-level Roundtable in 2001 to bring a unique blend of state-of-the-art behavioral coaching, driven by his practical business, leadership, and academic experience. To learn more about Jeff's work, visit https://www.clevelroundtable.com/ If you'd like to be a guest…

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20 - Internships Abroad with Absolute Internship's Fredrik Van Huynh 35:27

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Fredrik Van Huynh of Absolute Internship. Absolute Internship has formed into a leading international internship program. They enable university students and graduates to develop their career aspirations across the globe. To learn more about Fredrik's work, visit https://absoluteinternship.com/…

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19 - Elbow to Elbow with Green Apple Consulting's Lisa Mitchell 35:56

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Lisa Mitchell of Green Apple Consulting. Green Apple Consulting helps Talent Management Leaders embed talent programs that drive results and elevate organizational culture. They support you through transformational coaching, consulting, and training for you and the companies you serve. To learn more about Lisa's wo…

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18 - Building Trust in Your Network with Oﬃcium Labs' Jonathan Shroyer 28:52

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It's the little things that count… especially when running a growing organization. If you want to make your organization the best it can be, you need to be sure that everyone is happy and growing. After all, your business will only succeed when everyone feels supported and has the tools they need to do their job. They are more likely to take owners…

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109# The Mum Struggle w/Kimberly Keane 38:47

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Kim helps parents get through the teen years. Her commitment to ongoing education and clear communication aids these families in coming out on the other side. Her experiences as “that” teen, an educator, and a certified life coach have given her the perspective, knowledge, and skills that allow her to understand the causes of pre-teen and teen beha…

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17 - Global Innovative Alcohol Company with Phusion Proejcts' Jeff Wright 21:18

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Jeff Wright of Phusion Projects. Innovation and disruption are in their DNA at Phusion. They understand consumers as category agnostic and pursue flavor, brand, and functional benefits above all else. To learn more about Jeff's work, visit https://phusionprojects.com/…

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108# How To Create a Game-changing Well-being Strategy For Your Life w/Leanne Spencer 43:49

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Today I am speaking to Leanne Spencer. Leanne is a keynote speaker, wellbeing consultant and has specialised in wellbeing for over ten years. She has over 13 qualifications in exercise and nutrition but began her career in sales and spent over 15 years working in the City of London before leaving in 2012 to set up an award-winning wellbeing company…

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English Sayings for Everyday Conversations 6:03

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Want to use more natural expressions when you speak English? Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn English sayings for everyday conversations. Specifically, you’ll learn six idioms, phrases, adjectives, and adverbs. This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, Less is More: Tips for Effective International Busines…

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16 - Executive Presence with iExcelerate's Kimberly Gerber 46:06

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Kimberly Gerber of iExcelerate. iExcelerate is a leadership and communication incubator. They develop confident, strategic leaders and high-performing executive teams that build inspiring cultures and deliver profitable results. To learn more about Kimberly's work, visit https://www.iexcelerate.com/…

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107# Building Emotional Mastery & High Performance Habits into you Life w/ Claudia Garbutt 37:26

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Today I talk to Claudia Garbutt. Claudia has a background in molecular biology but is also a certified life coach, certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, NLP & Clinical Hypnotherapy practitioner. In her coaching she helps ambitious entrepreneurs bridge the gap between psychology & physiology by using science-based methods that allow her clients…

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15 - Enabling Personal Transformation with Canadian Management Centre's Tania Cervoni 41:56

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Tania Cervoni of the Canadian Management Centre. With 20 years of experience in education, training facilitation, coaching, and organizational development, Tania excels at identifying and developing the potential in individuals and teams. To learn more about Tania's work, visit https://cmcoutperform.com/…

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14 - Trained Virtual Staff with Virtual Worker Now's Jonathon Kendall 37:57

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Jonathon Kendall of Virtual Worker Now. Virtual Worker Now is a massive team of world-class experts from all around the globe. Specializing in 9 skill sets, VWN Specialists know how to make businesses work better, scale faster, and make more money. To learn more about Jonathon's work, visit https://virtualworkernow…

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106# Get Out Of Pain w/ Dr Amy Novotni 52:34

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Today I am talking to pain relief expert Dr. Amy NovotnyAmy’s mission is to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. How to get out of pain and stress through breath work? Why how we hold our body is the root of much of our pain How stress influences p…

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13 - Hybrid Workspace with Powell Software's Anthony McGinnis 35:28

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Anthony McGinnis of Powell Software. Powell Software helps companies meet the challenges of the hybrid workplace, with a digital workplace built for everyone and accessible to everyone. They improve the employee experience, helping companies write their own “future of work” by leveraging the talent of their entire …

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105#: Making Alcohol Insignificant In Your Life with Karolina Rzadkowolska 52:13

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Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. She's worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to change their drinking habit and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams. She's the host of…

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12 - Head of People Operations with Credly's Brittany Storie 39:24

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What is the one thing that makes your employees want to grow with you in your organization? Research shows that value alignment is one of the many factors that define employee satisfaction in an organization. Are your employees aligned with your organizational values? Do they have the curiosity humility to lead forward? In this episode of Masters o…

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104#:Accelerate Fatloss By Unlocking Your Macros with Nutrition Scientist Christine Hronec 51:26

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Christine Hronec is a food scientist, chemical engineer, fitness champion, and founder of Gauge Girl Training (25+ million views on YouTube and 40,000+ success stories). Christine hosts the Lifeline podcast and has been featured in Forbes and Huffington Post, and on Extra, Fox News, and CBS. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her pit bul…

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Less is More: Tips for Effective International Business Communication 14:46

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Globish, anyone? In this episode, we'll talk about how to communicate effectively in an international business setting. Since most people in an international business environment speak English as a second language, that will be our focus. I'll share tips for native English speakers and English Language Learners, including where to focus your Englis…

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11 - Remote Visual Assistance Software with Help Lightening's Gary York 42:18

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Gary York of Help Lightning. Help Lightning provides remote visual assistance software to hundreds of companies, across a variety of industries, with more than 60,000 users in over 90 countries. To learn more about Gary's work, visit https://helplightning.com/By Mike Acker

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103# Get A Sleep Advantage With Devin Burke 50:06

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Devin helps high achievers get and stay asleep so they can wake up with more peace, power and presence. He give tips and strategies on how to optimise our nights so we can win our days.He is also an international TEDx speaker, (listen to his TEDX talk here: https://youtu.be/rsfpJ23kDX4) the bestselling author of “The Sleep Advantage,” the founder o…

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9 - Better Human Capital Decisions with Credibly's Jonathan Finkelstein 44:40

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If you want to build a successful and sustainable company, you know that employee engagement and retention are critical. One of the ways to think about keeping employees engaged is to encourage them to chase things that they're really passionate about. Helping them chart their own growth path is also highly beneficial for any company, as you get to…

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10 - Leading the Digital Credential Movement with Credly's Jonathan Finkelman 44:40

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Your host, Mike Acker, talks with Jonathan Finkelman of Credly. To create a world where every person can achieve their full potential based on their verified skills, Credly helps organizations make better decisions based on trusted information about what people know and can do. To learn more about Jonathan's works, visit https://info.credly.com/…