Whether you're speaking at a conference or pitching at a trade show, signposting makes your message easier to process and follow. Learn more about why this technique is essential for anyone who wants to make sure their message lands.

There's a lot Florida weather can teach us about communication. From afternoon storms to rainbows — read about the surprising parallels.

Echoing is a practical communication technique that can help you lead better sales conversations and team discussions. For non-native speakers, it's particularly useful.

A story dropped into a conversation without transition can feel like an interruption or, even worse, be confusing to the listener. This article describes five frames that ensure your stories tie in smoothly and don’t feel out of context.

Articulating your thoughts with enough confidence and directness to be effective, but not so much that you sound aggressive, is one of the biggest challenges for international professionals working in English. Learn more about the three main components of assertiveness.

Insights into the meaning of a small question with real stakes — and tips for how to answer it: What's your story?

US business communication is action oriented. Speaking like a “doer” is essential. Active voice is a key tool for that. Learn more about changing your style to be more dynamic, engaging, and persuasive.

Presentations and pitches only work if the key information in them is remembered and effective. Learn about an essential principle that can help you achieve that.

What's the difference between presenting and pitching? In this post, I share where they overlap and what extra steps take you from presentation to winning pitch.

You think your words say it all. But there's more to a message than words. Your sentence structure may send a different message and even work against you.

Phrases like “cut to the chase” and “tell it like it is” suggest that Americans say what they mean. But the reality is more nuanced than it appears. For sales conversations, knowing when to dial back directness is essential.

Test your team's ability to sell in the US. This 5-question checklist isn't about English proficiency or product quality. It's about how your team shows up, adapts, and persuades in US business contexts.

If communicating in English feels like you're working twice as hard, you're right. Learn why communication in a second language demands more and how you can lighten the load.

Better too formal than too informal — in the U.S., this safe strategy may backfire. Here are five signs of excessive formality and tips on finding the right presentation style.

For international professionals doing business in the U.S., expressing disagreement in English can be tricky. Here's a research-supported formula that can help you disagree more smoothly and constructively.

Pitching and closing deals isn’t easy. Doing it in English is even harder. But there's one key skill that can help you handle high-stakes conversations in English with ease.

If you're not getting through to your audience, your communication may be missing the right balance of two essential ingredients: conciseness and consideration.

Many people believe that storytelling is only for extroverts. But introverts have natural strengths that set them up to truly master this crucial communication skill.

Thinking that everyday behaviors and business practices always match, could result in serious blunders. What’s customary in daily life on the one hand and appropriate in business on the other can diverge in unexpected ways. Read about three areas that require you to adapt when you go from everyday life to professional setting.

Owning your communication is key to being a credible leader who can influence teams, partners, and clients. Simply delivering ready-made messages won’t do the job. Learn about three ways to maintain ownership even when using AI.