Clarity
The first-time comprehension premium
In rooms where decisions are made quickly and on the record, being understood on the first pass is not a courtesy. It is a variable in the outcome.
Insights
Notes on being heard at the highest level.
Practical, evidence-informed writing on how senior leaders are understood — in the boardroom, the investor room and the negotiation.
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Boardroom
Presenting to an American board in your second language
American boards reward a particular kind of clarity. For leaders who present in their second language, a few deliberate choices decide whether the meeting becomes a discussion or a debrief.
Research
Accent and credibility: what the research says, and what you can change
Decades of research show that accent shapes how credible a speaker seems. The more useful finding for executives is how much of that effect is within their control.
Private consultation
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