Auteur: Buffi

How will you grow…if you don’t know what to say?

My free download will help!  Is your networking….. not working? Do you hesitate before meeting new people? Want to expand your network and grow your business, but you don’t know what to say to strangers? My client Mona had the same situation. She was off to Brussels for an event.  She was nervous, because she […]

It’s time to level up…

Welcome to Business Blunders! So many people use English on a regular basis. And so many people think the same thing: ‘Nobody is correcting me, so my English must be perfect!’ Not the case. No feedback does NOT mean no mistakes. You might be shocked to discover how many ‘bad habits’ have crept into your […]

The worst thing about your English…

is not your English. Let me cut to the chase. The worst thing about your English isn’t your English. It’s not the words you use. It’s not the grammar you know. It’s not your pronunciation. The worst thing about your English is that inner voice that tells you it’s not right. That shame. That doubt. […]

Jealous of someone? Do this.

Have you ever been jealous of someone? Thinking they’re all that…and you’re nothing? I get it. But guess what? If someone has a quality or skill that you love and wish you had, I’m going to show you how to use that as a tool for personal growth instead of getting stuck in the shame […]

Back by popular demand…

here are 10 more confusing words! So many of you reached out and said my last newsletter helped so much when it came to mixing up words.  ‘Thanks! Now I finally understand the difference! Do you have any more? I think I need all the help I can get!’ – Rob Of COURSE I do, […]

5 ways to nail your next pitch

BATTER UP! 5 ways to nail your next pitch A client told me recently that speaking in public is not a huge problem for her, but when she is in a competition for a prize or an award and has to pitch her ideas, she gets terribly nervous because she’s afraid she will fail. I […]

NEW BOOK ALERT! 

On 16/4 (at exactly 4.16, and yes I did time it that way!) something very special happened. I signed my new book contract with Thomas Rap, an independent division of the Bezige Bij. I’m in excellent company, and I could not be more honored to share a publisher with amazingly talented writers like *standing up […]

3 questions….

I have 3 simple questions for you. Millions of people around the world cannot say YES to even 1 of these questions.  You probably said ‘YES’ to all 3. Count your blessings. You have more than you think. What are you grateful for today?

This is my favorite word lately….

I love this word. It’s short, it’s simple, and it’s clear. My favorite word lately has been…. NO. That’s right. I love saying ‘no’. I have boundaries for breakfast. I make my NOs absolutely clear. You know why? Because my YES is always a HUGE yes. When I commit to something, I am always 1000% […]

3 ways to level up your English emails

Shocking news – English people usually don’t speak Dutch. We read text through English eyes. This is often where it goes dramatically wrong – when writing emails from a Dutch perspective, then translating it into English. Here are 3 tips to help you write like a boss. Because your business deserves the best.  ‘Thank you […]