My favorite English expression – say this out loud when things get overwhelming!

Hello! This is one of my favorite expressions in English. I literally say it out loud every day. Sometimes while dancing in my kitchen. I’m expanding my team and my first question was ‘What brings you joy and how can we increase that when you join my team?’ Then I followed up with ‘What can […]
Want to speak with impact? Think of the ICEBERG.

Happy Monday! HOW THE ICEBERG MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE: ‘Buffi, that iceberg of yours – I’ll never forget it. You need to share that with everyone!’ Ok. My client’s wish is my command. When you need to present facts/data/statistics, etc. it can get pretty boring, pretty fast. Who has time for that? Not me, and […]
How to ruin a deal with just 1 word.

Happy Monday! First of all, I just wanted to thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart for your kind birthday wishes! I got hundreds of them and I have tried very hard to respond personally to every single person that wrote me. If I missed you, please forgive me! I didn’t mean to. […]
It’s my birthday today! Hello 52, I love you already! And this is what I know.

Woot woot! It’s my birthday today and I just had to send some Buffilove your way. Today I turn 52. I love it. I love getting older. A lot! I wanted to take a moment to share some things that I have learned. They might be helpful for you to know.One of them might be […]
This is my birthday week, and I’ve got a present for YOU!

Happy Monday! I’m so excited! It’s my birthday week! I turn 52 on Friday. But I feel the other way around – 25! I love getting older. Every day is a gift and I an so grateful I’ve made it this far. I share my views about ageing in this interview, where you can read […]
Do this ONE THING before your next talk. Tiny tweak, huge impact!

HAPPY MONDAY ‘I’m so tired of hearing my own story over and over again.’ ‘My weekly meetings are so boring!’ ‘My pitches are not landing with my audience.’ ‘I only have 6 minutes in my Zoom call – how can I make them count?’ These are all scenes from my inbox. So many people are […]
How NOT to end your next email. And why.

How are you, my dear, and how is your summer going? I’m having a wonderful time! I’ve been setting into my new home, spending quality time with friends and family, and adapting to my new haircut! Although I’ve taken some time off, I’m still in contact with (potential) clients. I love connecting to people and […]
Your words shape your world. Make them count.

How are you? I hope your summer is sizzling and sunny so far! This will be my last newsletter for a couple of weeks, as I’m taking time off to recharge and focus on my family and friends for a little while. Just wanted to send you a gentle reminder that your words shape your […]
This 85% rule…and why it’s a gamechanger!

Happy Monday! Can you believe we are already halfway through month 7 of this year? It’s just flying by! You may or may not know, but I devour podcasts. I listen to them all the time. If I’m out for a walk or a run, or just cleaning the house, I am doing it while […]
Some people celebrated freedom last weekend. This is how I celebrate it…..

Last weekend, on the 4th of July, America celebrated Independence Day. To find out more about this celebration and the history behind it, click here.I love freedom and wish it for everyone. As an English coach, my job is to free you of English mistakes. To liberate you from the stress or shame of communicating […]