The Expatriate Manager

Tips and strategies for those managers who want to perform at their best in an English speaking environment even though that is not their first language

How to Ask For a Pay Raise

In this episode, I discuss the language you can use to ask for a pay raise as well as how to prepare. I am a Business Englñish Coach working with managers whose first language is not English

05-20
05:39

Tips on Improving Your English

Managers need to perform well in English when that is not their native language. For many years, I have been working with managers, both in the public and private sector, to build their English language skills. Here I will share tips for you to improve your English so that you can perform at your best. I also know that your time is very limited. To read additional posts on the same topic, check out my profile on Linkedin. Larry Pitman 

05-06
07:33

Are You Listening? An Important Skill for a Manager

These podcasts are designed to help anyone working in a business. They are particularly focused on managers who work in a country other than their own.  Today I am talking about why listening is such an important skill for managers. 

04-27
06:50

What to Do When Handling a Crisis

The podcasts are designed for the manager who works in another country and in another language. As an experienced Manager and a Business English Coach, I offer tips and strategies on the situations facing managers.I discuss in this podcast how to prepare for and communicate in a crisis. 

03-18
06:06

A Good Way to Handle Complaints

Complaints are inevitable. Here are suggestions for the expatriate manager on how to get good outcomes from those making a complaint.

03-09
08:12

How to Deal With Conflicts

For many years I have been working with business executives who need help in dealing with situations that arise. In this case, it is conflicts between members of the staff and how to resolve them. 

03-06
06:40

The Way We Communicate Silently

I present tips and strategies for those managers who are working in a culture and language other than their own. You might say that these are things you probably didn't get in your MBA program. Today the topic is body language. 

03-03
07:16

Assert Yourself

Here are some simple strategies that will make your life as a manager easier. 

03-01
07:20

Expatriate Managers Are Special

In this episode, I will talk about the circumstances and challenges of being an expatriate manager. My purpose is to provide tips and strategies to help you perform at your best. 

02-26
05:55

Feedback Is a Great Tool for a Manager

Feedback comes in a lot of different forms. Use it well and you will be successful. Use it badly and you will suffer.

10-12
08:38

Getting Noticed at Work

Waiting for recognition may not work. Here are some suggestions on what you can do to get greater visibility

10-06
05:15

Are You Silent in Meetings?

Here are some ideas on how you can shine in meetings.

09-30
03:18

How Coaching Made a Difference

When starting a new business or some other venture you need someone who will hold you accountable. 

09-28
03:02

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