Here are some phrases that I don’t want you to use at work, because they can shrink your message, weaken your authority, and might have you come across as less secure or professional. I hear them being used way too often and they have become so many people’s ‘go to’ phrases, which undermines their credibility. […]
There’s this woman I hate.And if you know me, you know that ‘hate’ is not a word I use often. But I really hate this person.She shows up at the worst times.She’s never invited.She never wants to leave. Who is this horrible stranger?Well….she’s not a stranger at all. She’s me.Buffi.But…she’s Judge Buffi. The minute I […]
Hi, It’s not your fault.Not your fault that you might not have loved English at school. Maybe your teacher didn’t love their life.Maybe your teacher didn’t love their work.Maybe you were forced to learn in one way.With one approach.One method.Because that is how it was done at your school. Maybe you didn’t get grammar because […]
I know it’s a Friday but something very cool just happened, and I wanted you to know. I have a really concrete, mind-blowing tip to share with you. My client came into my office with the biggest smile on her face.For the first time in her life, she felt great about speaking in public. For […]
Dear, When I was sitting under a tree in Bali, sketching out ideas about how to connect the world via English communication confidence, I had no idea that 3 years later I’d be getting messages like these: Oscar’s kind message in the Communication Nation forum brought me to tears. This is exactly what I was […]
In Jan 2022 I got a text from Rico. I nearly dropped my phone. He was asking for help with A. BIG. PROJECT. An international production and Rico’s first feature role as a serious actor, not just a fighter. His English needed to be natural and authentic while maintaining the intensity of the role. We worked […]
I was so honored to be the English coach for the leads, including the one and only Daan Schuurmans, in the new Forever Young show! It’s such an innovative approach to theater and it’s going to travel around the world. You can find out more and grab your tickets here!
Hi, Look at this picture. It might look like two people talking, but it’s not.There are actually 6 conversations going on here. It’s me talking to Ed (in NY, how I love working there!)It’s Ed talking to me (I hope he feels the same.) It’s also ME talking to ME while I’m talking to Ed […]
Hey, When I find myself in a challenging situation, I ask myself a very simple question.But before I get to what that question is, let me give you an example of when I’ve found myself asking it. I don’t know how to read a map. I have absolutely zero sense of direction. I hate getting […]
Hey! There is always going to be someone richer than you.There is always going to be someone smarter than you.Thinner than you.Fitter than you.Younger and hotter than you.Living in a bigger house.Driving a better car.There is always going to be someone with more friends, orgasms, and flatscreens than you’ll ever have.Lots more.Always. But none of […]
