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5 Effective Ways to Create a Learning Culture in your Team

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“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” - John F Kennedy   In the age where everything changes at the drop of a hat, knowledge is your only currency. That’s why it’s critical for leaders to train and up skill their employees by creating a learning culture. Before we learn effective ways to do so, let’s define the term.   What does Learning Culture Mean?   A company has a robust learning culture when the employees (and their leaders) have a strong intuition to learn and grow. Such a culture not only encourages self-learning but also promotes group learning and productive knowledge transfer.  Here’s how learning culture in an organization looks like:  The company leadership has a strategic growth plan for the organization and its employees. Further, they clearly communicate this plan and align organizational growth goals to employee’s personal career goals as much as possible.   Leaders discu...

How to Overcome Fear of Speaking English

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Do professional opportunities to speak in English leave you sweaty and flustered? Do you have great ideas for your office but don’t know how to express them well? Look, I get it! As a communications coach, I receive numerous queries from skilled professionals (like you) on this common concern. If you’re struggling to get words out of your mouth, this article is for you. 4 Common Business English Communication Issues SOLVED   “I’m afraid of being judged for my poor communication skills.”   While coaching hundreds of professionals, I’ve come across all kinds of problems! Here’s what they claim to struggle with, the most:   Most professionals feel the pressure to maintain a competent image at their workplace. They believe that you can’t make mistakes or fail at work. So, they end up avoiding uncomfortable situations simply because they fear making mistakes. Taking on leadership roles, talking to stakeholders, and showcasing business English communication skills ...