Elevate Your English and Accelerate Your Career

Managing conflict isn’t easy—especially when you're leading a multicultural or international team. In this episode, Janine is joined again by leadership expert Mary Huycke to explore practical, culturally aware tools for resolving workplace conflict.

Learn how culture impacts communication, why conflict styles vary, and how to navigate disagreement professionally—even if English isn’t your first language. Mary shares clear ground rules for handling conflict, plus online tools to better understand your own conflict style.

Whether you're a non-native English-speaking manager or executive, this episode will help you grow your leadership confidence, improve team com...

Leadership Skills – Part 1

Why do teams resist change?

In this episode, Janine speaks with leadership expert Mary Huycke to explore four common reasons people resist change—and how leaders can respond effectively.

Whether you're a non-native English speaker, international manager, or working in a cross-cultural team, you'll learn practical change management strategies, communication tips, and insights on how effectively managing change is a key to leadership

👉 Don’t miss Part 2 on managing conflict—coming next week!

📩 Connect: LinkedIn: Janine O’Shea | mailto:janine@eslproonline.com

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Color Vowel® pronunciation methodology, we explore the second key component: stress — how it shapes the rhythm of spoken English and why it's essential for clear, confident communication.

We also take a closer look at Blue Canoe, the groundbreaking app that uses AI technology to analyze your speech and give real-time, personalized feedback based on the Color Vowel® system. Learn how this app is transforming pronunciation practice by turning it into a brain-friendly, game-like experience.

Whether you're a language learner, teacher, or just curious about the inter...

Welcome to Colorful Voices, the podcast that celebrates the rich tapestry of accents —because your accent is not a problem, it’s part of your story. Hosted by experts in language and pronunciation, this show explores how we can embrace our unique voices while unlocking clearer, more confident communication through the Color Vowel® Approach.

You'll learn how the innovative Color Vowel® methodology helps speakers of all backgrounds focus on the 16 vowel sounds, rhythm and stress—not perfection—making English more accessible, musical, and enjoyable to speak.

Colorful Voices invites you to hear English in a whole new...

Discover how your accent is a cultural fingerprint—an expression of where you come from and who you are. Your accent makes you memorable. We'll talk about the value of accents, but also share some key areas to focus on that can irritate native speakers. We'll also offer a step-by-step exercise that you can do on your own that will help you refine your accent, if you choose to do so. The focus should be "Can my work colleagues and friends understand me", not eliminating your accent.

If you’d like to receive more tips to advance your...

In this follow-up episode of Speak Up & Blend In, we dive deeper into the subtle skills that make or break your success in U.S. business meetings—especially in fast-paced tech environments. If you’ve ever wondered how to express your opinion clearly without sounding pushy, or how to challenge an idea without creating tension, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

Meetings in the U.S. are more than just bullet points and agendas—they’re also where small talk and subtle communication shape how you're perceived. In this episode, we explore how to strike the right balance between casual conversation and the subtle art of workplace conversation. You'll learn how to break the ice before a meeting starts. Listen to real-life scenarios, expert insights, and tips to help you navigate small talk with confidence. Because in the workplace, the little things can lead to big connections.

If you’d like to receive more tips to advance your career...

Speaking the language is just the beginning. In this episode, we explore why true success in multicultural workplaces, global travel, and everyday life requires more than just English proficiency—it demands cultural fluency. Learn how to read between the lines, navigate unspoken norms, and avoid common cultural missteps. Featuring real-world examples and expert insights, this episode will help you become not just a better communicator, but a more globally competent one.

If you’d like to receive more tips to advance your career feel free to connect with Janine O’Shea on Linked In. 

Reach out to...

Speaking the language is just the beginning. In this episode, we explore why true success in multicultural workplaces, global travel, and everyday life requires more than just English proficiency—it demands cultural fluency. Learn how to read between the lines, navigate unspoken norms, and avoid common cultural missteps. Featuring real-world examples and expert insights, this episode will help you become not just a better communicator but a more globally competent one.

If you’d like to receive more tips to advance your career feel free to connect with Janine O’Shea on Linked In. 

If you’d l...

Are you ready to level up your job search? In this enlightening episode, Tech Communications Coach, Janine O’Shea, chats with Boyd Schorzman, founding partner of Schorzman & Associates, a top executive recruiting firm. Boyd will spill the secrets on how to build a resume and cover letter that actually gets results.

We’re talking real, actionable tips: the perfect resume length, what font size to use (yes, it matters!), and how to make your experience pop—even if English isn’t your first language. Plus, we dive into how to work with recruiters like a pro, avoid common p...

Ever wondered what it really takes to get hired in the tech field or at Amazon? In this episode, Tech Communications Coach, Janine O’Shea, chats with a Senior Data Scientist who’s been through the process—and lived to tell the tale. Together, they’ll

Perfect for international job seekers and non-native English speakers, this conversation sheds light on how to prepa...

Join me for the Intro of my Podcast aimed at Tech Professionals " Elevate Your English and Accelerate Your Career". Tech executives, managers, and professionals can get tips to navigate the finer nuances of English communication and U.S. culture in the workplace. 

Music by https://www.bensound.com/ Unbreakable Resolve by Lunar Years  License code: I75W4QFXYYNN4H8Z