Best Michael Agnew Podcasts (2025)

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Books and Brews #73: Monsters & Appalachian Lore Come to Life with Clay Gilbert 1:01:57

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Books and Brews: the place where beer and literature meet! Clay Gilbert has always believed in the power of the imagination to dissolve differences and forge connections between people. Since 2013, he has published thirteen novels, from science-fiction and horror to YA dystopia and urban fantasy. His works include the science-fiction series Childre…

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115. How to Speak So People Listen - Tips from TEDx Coach Ruth Milligan 41:21

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Send us a text What makes someone a powerful speaker? In this episode, executive speech coach and TEDx organizer Ruth Milligan joins Paola Pascual to break down what it really takes to speak so people listen. We explore how to prepare for high-stakes situations, the role of storytelling in making your message stick, how to manage communication anxi…

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Episode # 72: Wild Alaska with Mr. November 1:01:48

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Books and Brews: the place where beer and literature meet! Michael Modzelewski (Mojo-less-key) grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of a famous NFL football player with the Cleveland Browns, Ed “Big Mo” Modzelewski. Michael graduated from Indiana University with a degree in English Literature. He is the author of five books, including INSIDE PASSAGE…

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114. Leading Across Cultures: What Every Manager Should Know - With Jorge Vargas 51:23

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Send us a text What’s really at play when we miscommunicate across cultures? In this episode, Jorge Vargas joins Paola Pascual to break down the visible and invisible forces that shape how we connect at work, from communication styles to cultural biases. We explore the difference between direct and indirect communication, why self-awareness and cur…

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Books and Brews #71: Time Travel, Sci-fi and Woodstock with Beth Duke 1:02:46

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Bestselling author Beth Duke's Anywhen is the ultimate outsider story—a young woman yearning to belong across time itself. With universal themes of love, jealousy, sacrifice, friendship, joy, loss, and forgiveness, this genre-defying novel is a story like no other...one that will stay with you long after the final page. Beth read from her latest bo…

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Books and Brews #70: Sherlock Holmes Alive Again! with Richard T. Ryan 58:12

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A lifelong Sherlockian, Richard T. Ryan is the author of nine Sherlock Holmes novels and currently working on his tenth. He’s also written a well-received murder mystery “Deadly Relations which has been produced twice off-Broadway. He pursued graduate studies at Notre Dame where he majored in medieval literature. Our talk ranged from Knights Templa…

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113. 10 Behavioral Science Tips for Professional Growth - With Phill Agnew, host of Nudge Podcast 48:44

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Send us a text In this episode of Talera Talks, we interview Phill Agnew, a marketing expert and host of the Nudge podcast. We discuss the application of behavioral science insights and nudging techniques for professional growth. Phill shares insights on how to sell yourself better, make your ideas stick, negotiate more effectively, build stronger …

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Books and Brews #69: AI and Aliens with Michael Colon 1:03:19

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Books and Brews: the place where beer and literature meet! Michael Colon is a novelist and freelance writer, born and raised in New York City. His author's story is about hard work, perseverance, and believing in the power of imagination. His inspiration comes from various societal abnormalities, the beauty in cultural differences, and his own life…

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112. How to Speak Up for Yourself in Cross-Cultural Settings - With Grace Diaz 46:16

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Send us a text In this episode of Talaera Talks, we delve into the concept of self-advocacy, exploring its significance in professional settings and the challenges individuals face, particularly in cross-cultural environments. With our special guest Grace Diaz, we discuss practical strategies for advocating for oneself while maintaining authenticit…

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Books and Brews #68: High Adventure with John Graham 57:23

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John Graham shipped out on a freighter when he was 16, hitchhiked through the Algerian Revolution at 19 and was on the team that made the first ascent of Denali’s North Wall at 20, a climb so dangerous it’s never been repeated. He hitchhiked around the world at 22, working as a correspondent in every war he came across. A US Foreign Service Officer…

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Books and Brews #67: Back to Merry Olde England with JP Reedman 1:00:58

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J.P. Reedman lives in Wiltshire near to Stonehenge. Born in Canada, she has had a lifelong interest in ancient and medieval history, and is often found lurking around prehistoric sites, ruined castles and abbeys, and interesting churches with camera in hand. She became a full-time writer in 2018. Series include: I, Richard Plantagenet, 5 books chro…

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Episode #66 From Nomad to Ph.D. with Michael C. Keith 1:03:00

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Michael C. Keith is the author of an acclaimed memoir––The Next Better Place–a young adult novel––Life is Falling Sideways––and 20 story collections, including, Of Night and Light, Everything is Epic, Sad Boy, And Through the Trembling Air, Hoag’s Object, The Collector of Tears, If Things Were Made To Last Forever, Caricatures, The Near Enough, Bit…

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111. Does Your Language Level Impact Career Growth? - With Oana Iordachescu 40:35

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Send us a text In this episode of Talaera Talks, we’re joined by Oana Iordachescu, a seasoned Talent and DEI Strategist, to tackle an important question: Does your language proficiency influence your career success? Discover how mastering communication skills can unlock new opportunities, accelerate career growth, and help you stand out in a global…

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110. Two Languages, Two Personalities? What Science Says About Bilingual Brains 9:08

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Send us a text Find out how speaking different languages can influence personality traits and emotional experiences. Discover the fascinating science of cultural frame shifting and how bilingualism affects different aspects of our personality. Learn about intriguing studies involving bilinguals and the role of emotional intelligence, and gain insig…

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Books and Brews Episode #65: Stephen Downes 1:02:31

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Steve Downes is a contemporary Irish poet and novelist, currently living and working in Ireland. Educated in N.U.I. Maynooth, he holds a Degree in Classical History and a Masters in Cultural Anthropology. Steve has published poetry; science fiction, including Cosmogonic Marbles, Temporal Tome, Gadzooks Armageddon and Botolf Tales (the Botolf Chroni…

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109. Career Progression: Key Tips and Idioms for Success - With Michael from The Level Up English Podcast 49:48

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Send us a text In this episode of Talaera Talks, Paola is joined by Michael from The Level Up English Podcast to dive into practical tips for career success and unpack some of the most useful English idioms in the workplace. Whether you're starting a new job, feeling overwhelmed, or looking for ways to think creatively about your professional growt…

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Books and Brews Episode #64: Kathy Murray 1:03:15

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Kathy Murray is a certified personal trainer with over thirty years’ experience in the fitness industry. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she was a member of the 1983 National Cheerleading Championship Team. After college she competed in and won the United States Aerobic Championship in 1986 and spent the year traveling the worl…

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108. How to Master Business English Vocabulary - With George E. 19:22

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Send us a text Meet one of Talaera's excellent Business English coaches and learn how you can improve your business English vocabulary for more effective conversations at work. Get episode video clips on Talaera's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talaera/ Connect with George E. on LinkedIn: Business English Resources: - Talaera catalog: h…

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107. How Copywriting Can Transform Your Career - With Gary Stringer 42:45

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Send us a text Learn how copywriting can transform your career and discover lots of tips and strategies you can start using today to improve your copywriting skills. In this episode, we talk to Gary Stringer, Senior Content Marketing Manager at HowNow and host of the L&D Disrupt Podcast. How to connect: Learn more about Talaera: https://www.talaera…

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106. Navigate Cultural Differences in Business Communication - With Teacher Chanelle 14:11

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Send us a text Learn about the importance of understanding cultural differences in business communication. Find out why cultural awareness is crucial in our increasingly interconnected world and understand how culture influences communication styles and the interpretation of messages. Our guest speaker is also one of our experienced business Englis…

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Books and Brews Episode #63: Frank Warner 1:03:31

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Like any good soldier’s son, Frank Warner moved with his family from fort to fort, accepted each change, and was ready to move again. Then, in 1960, Frank’s father was ordered to Fort Huachuca (WahCHOOka), Arizona. This was the fifth Army post of Frank’s childhood, the first place he never wanted to leave. So when his father was ordered to Vietnam …

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105. How Inclusive Communication Can Help Career Progression - With Ming Wu 47:25

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Send us a text Learn how inclusive communication will help you progress in your career. Today's guest, Ming Wu, is a respected writer and advisor on inclusion, teaching and consulting for top international companies. Drawing from her own experience, Ming shares valuable tips on fostering inclusive and effective communication at work. Learn more abo…

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104. Building Confidence in Business English Conversations - With Christina Smith 20:43

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Send us a text Today, we talk to Christina, one of our amazing instructors here at Talaera. Originally from the US and now based in Spain, Christina brings over a decade of experience in teaching English, and has also worked as an administrator and entrepreneur. She shares excellent tips on how you can build your confidence for business English con…

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Books and Brews Episode #62: Sharon Bennett Connolly 1:01:33

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Sharon Bennett Connolly is the best-selling British author of several non-fiction history books. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Sharon has studied history academically and just for fun – and has even worked as a tour guide at a castle. She also writes the popular history blog, www.historytheinteresngbits.com and co-hosts the podcast A Sl…

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103. Stakeholder Management: Setting Clear Expectations - With Amy Malin, ex-Google Sales and L&D Leader 55:21

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Send us a text Managing up, managing down, and managing across are key skills to succeed at work. Find out how to set clear expectations, resolve conflict, and increase your chances of success at work with these insightful tips from Amy Malin. Amy Malin, former Google sales specialist and Director of Learning and Development, is the Founder and CEO…

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Books and Brews Episode #61: Robert R. Heath 1:00:52

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Robert Heath grew up in different places around the world, beginning in Japan in the late ‘40s. Robert and his eight siblings followed the assignments of their father, a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He ultimately became an educator for 37 years, serving all grade levels from Pre-K through doctoral programs in South and North Carolina. He now lives in…

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Books and Brews Episode #60: JS Absher 1:02:39

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J.S. Absher is a poet, memoirist, and independent scholar. As a teetotaler—he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—he can’t add much insight into brews, but he can hold his own when it comes to books. Stan’s first full-length book of poetry, Mouth Work (St. Andrews University Press) won the 2015 Lena Shull Award from the N…

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Books and Brews Episode #59: Theresa Halvorsen 1:02:03

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Theresa Halvorsen has a “don’t tell me I can’t do that,” attitude about life and is an author, publisher, editor, and YouTuber. She’s ‌overly-caffeinated and at times, wine-soaked. The author of multiple cross-genre works, including Warehouse Dreams, Lost Aboard and River City Widows, Theresa wonders what sleep is. She’s the owner of No Bad Books P…

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102. Top Skills for an International Business Career - With Slack L&D Expert 44:46

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Send us a text Join us for a fascinating conversation on the key skills you need to succeed in a global company with Helena Nacinovic, Senior Learning Consultant at Slack (that’s right, the giant messaging app for businesses!). 🎙️ Helena Nacinovic is a Learning and Development Expert, with nearly 20 years of experience in corporate learning, who sp…

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Books and Brews Episode # 58: Peter Andrew Sacco 1:02:46

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Peter is the Author of 30 books, fiction and non-fiction and published on 4 continents. He is a resident expert and regular of Top 50 USA radio and TV markets including Fox, CBS, ABC, ESPN, Coast to Coast, iHeart and over 100 major radio and TV networks. Peter is a multi-award-winning, director, cinematographer, actor and producer on 7 continents P…

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Books and Brews Podcast Episode #57: Stephanie Sanders-Jacob 1:01:09

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Stephanie Sanders-Jacob is an author and artist from Sandusky, Ohio. Her alien abduction novel, Singing All the Way Up, debuted with No Bad Books Press in July 2023. Her short fiction has been featured by Books of Horror, Hearth & Coffin, Mixer, Mosaic, and Ether Arts. You can find her online at www.sandersjacob.com and her artwork at www.rabbitand…

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Books and Brews Podcast Episode #56: M.B. Zucker 1:00:05

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M. B. (Michael) Zucker has been interested in storytelling for as long as he can remember. He devoted himself to historical fiction at fifteen and earned his B.A. at Occidental College and his J.D. at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He lives in Virginia with his family. He is the author of four novels: The Eisenhower Chronicles, A Gr…

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Books and Brew Episode #55: MJ Williams 1:00:26

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MJ Williams is the pen-name for the writing duo, Peggy Joque Williams and Mary Joy Johnson. Peggy is a freelance writer and book editor. A retired elementary school teacher, Peggy has taught creative writing classes and workshops for Madison College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Continuing Studies. She is a member of the W…

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Books and Brews Episode # 54: Ralph E. Jarrells 1:02:01

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RALPH JARRELLS became an author after retirement from more than four decades in marketing, advertising, and publishing, much of it in senior executive positions. He writes mostly historical fiction with religious themes. His first book was published August 4, 2017 when he was 75—a great example that you’re never too old to start a new chapter in yo…

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101. Seven Tips to Use English Confidently at Work 40:38

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Send us a text Get 7 practical tips to feel more confident speaking English at work. After a summer break, we're stronger than ever. More tips, more stories, and a very exciting opportunity to improve your business English skills for free until the end of November. ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.…

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Books and Brews Episode # 53: Dan Coonan 1:01:07

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DAN COONAN has worn many hats through the years – Conference Commissioner, Athletic Director, CEO, Attorney, Novelist, Senior Congressional Campaign Advisor, Fundraiser, Nonprofit Chairman of the Board, College Adjunct Professor, Political Essayist, Youth Sports Coach, Bartender, Batting Practice Pitcher, Wedding Officiant, Dock Talk Facilitator, d…

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Books and Brews Episode # 52: Karen Essex 1:01:20

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KAREN ESSEX is an award winning, bestselling author of six books including Leonardo’s Swans & Stealing Athena. She has recently co-written a pilot based on her two-volume novel, Kleopatra, for Netflix, which Lauren Hissrich, creator of The Witcher franchise, will executive produce. She adapted Anne Rice’s The Mummy for James Cameron and Fox Studios…

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Books and Brews Episode # 51: PTL Perrin 1:00:40

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Military brat, voracious reader, and now writing books in her favorite genre, Patty Perrin who writes as PTL Perrin grew up in Europe and speaks several languages. A misfit by any account, Patty shares her love for people, Native cultures, our amazing world, alien encounters, astounding mysteries, and the Creator of it all in her writing. Author of…

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100. Have More Productive Conversations at Work 42:30

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Send us a text In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get tangled up in miscommunication, especially in the workplace. We've all been there, haven't we? A meeting that takes longer than planned, a team discussion that just doesn't seem to move forward. These situations can be frustrating, and they eat up our precious time. For our special 100th …

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99. Convice your teams with the Rule of Three 4:25

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Send us a text Whether you're trying to convince your team to adopt new software, explaining a complex concept, or looking to make your business pitch more convincing, the rule of three will help you sound more persuasive. ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.…

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Books and Brews Podcast Episode # 50: Bjorn Erickson, Brewer 1:03:42

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This month at Books & Brews, with Michael on sabbatical, Laura and Dr. Chris Powell visit Hoops Brewery in Duluth, MN. We talked with Bjorn Erickson, one of the brewers about brewing...and books. Bjorn had a great story about how he got from earning a degree in German to brewing beer. We talked about the blending of science and artistry, the hard p…

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98. Craft Compelling Email Subject Lines 5:27

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Send us a text Boost your email open rates with effective subject lines. ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for free.By Talaera Business English Communications Training

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97. Writing for Impact: Tips for Concise Writing 13:20

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Send us a text What if I told you that you can communicate your business ideas more effectively with fewer words? In this episode, you will learn how to write concisely without losing any meaning. Read all the tips on our blog: https://blog.talaera.com/concise-writing ✨ Business English training for career success. Sign up and start learning for fr…

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96. Decoding Legal Jargon: Commonly Used Legal English Terms Explained 10:00

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Send us a text Confused by legal English terms in business? Listen to this episode as we decode commonly used legal English terms and provide real-world context that helps you understand and use these terms with confidence in your daily business interactions. Whether you're navigating a contract, reviewing a partnership agreement, or simply want to…

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95. Understanding the Business World in Denmark - With Kate Dahl 52:08

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Send us a text 🎙️ We recently had the pleasure to talk to Kate Dahl about how to better understand the professional world in Denmark. (Cool fact: our co-host Simon Kennell is half Danish 🙂🇩🇰). In this episode, you'll learn learned: - How to navigate workplace dynamics and cultural nuances in Denmark. - The importance of honing your intercultural co…

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Books and Brews Podcast Episode #49: Margaret J. Anderson 1:00:59

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I grew up in Scotland, graduating from Edinburgh University with a degree in genetics. Back then, genetics was all about statistics and probability. So, I became a statistician until I took up the more chancy career of writing children’s books. Exploring the Insect World was published nearly 50 years ago. I then switched to time-slip fantasies and …

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94. Get Ahead in the Workplace with these 6 Work-Related Idioms 9:05

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Send us a text While the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day in September, many countries around the world celebrate International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, on May 1st. So what better way to kick off the month than with these 6 work-related idioms? Learn their meanings with a little story and examples and check the meanings and examples…

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93. How to Ask "How are you?" During a Crisis - With Alex Bair 47:21

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Send us a text Small talk can be a powerful tool for building connections, promoting resilience, and demonstrating empathy. But how can you do it effectively during difficult situations such as a crisis, a war, or a natural disaster? Is it still OK to ask ‘How are you’ when we know they are not OK? In this episode, we invite Alex Bair, who has a we…

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92. How to Use Tone of Voice to Improve Your Leadership Skills 15:13

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Send us a text What do Oprah Winfrey, Simon Sinek, and Jacinda Ardern have something in common? They are considered some of the most respected leaders of our time. They are inspiring, passionate, and empathetic, and they have each made a significant impact in their respective fields. But how do they convey those qualities? In this Talaera Talks epi…

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Books and Brews Podcast Episode #48: Sharlene MacLaren 1:01:49

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Born and raised in west Michigan, Sharlene MacLaren attended Spring Arbor University. Upon graduating with an education degree, she taught second grade for two years then accepted an invitation to travel internationally for a year with a singing ensemble. In1975, she returned to teaching and married her childhood sweetheart. They’ve raised two love…

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