As a child, I hated crying. Not just the act of it, but even the idea of it. Reading the word in a book or seeing someone cry on screen...

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with... it’s something you build. When I look at this photo, my first thought is:  that’s a...

Affirmations and vision boards are popular for a reason. They help us stay focused on what we want, reduce stress, and keep hope alive,...

A couple of weeks ago I attended the #HBA Bavaria launch event, hosted by Bristol-Myers Squibb in Munich. It was an energising evening...

In global Pharma and Biotech, English is the language of science, but not the first language of most scientists. To bridge that gap, many...

Spoiler alert; it’s not your English! Most of the brilliant professionals I work with assume their speaking challenges are about...

Science communication and storytelling are popular topics these days and quite rightly so. We seem to be coming full circle, back to...

Interviews aren't everyone's favourite activity; especially for introverts in Pharma and Biotech having to interview in English as a...

A couple of months ago I did a poll on LinkedIn asking introverts which they found the most challenging, scientific/academic writing,...

As an introvert and non-native English speaker working in an industry such as Pharma or Biotech, the challenges of communication aren’t...

“Wow, I didn’t realise your German was so bad! I thought you were joking when you said you didn’t speak German. How can your accent be so...

The fight of flight response is well documented and has long fascinated me. Undoubtedly a survival mechanism that has been saving our...

I’m predominantly a  thinking introvert  also called reflective. When you look at the descriptions of the types of introverts you...

What is it about self promotion that has many of us more introverted people cringing? I suspect it has something to do with it containing...

The word stoic comes from the greek meaning to stand firm and to be without emotion or passion. The ability to be stoic can be useful...

During my 25 years teaching English as well as coaching predominantly with in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry I’ve spoken to...

Many of us long for a clear road map to success—a detailed guide showing exactly where we're heading and how to get there. As someone...

As we step into December the end of the year is in sight and with it comes the pressure of finishing tasks and reaching deadlines as well...

I the main complaint I hear from clients whether they’re coaching clients or language students is not having enough vocab. This lack can...

“ I didn‘t feel like I belonged there, so many people with letters after their name, years of experience and just exuding with confidence...