Episode 15: Don’t Bury the Lead – How Concise Communication Accelerates Your Career (Part 2)

Speaking concisely isn’t just an English skill—it’s a leadership skill. In this episode of Elevate Your English and Accelerate Your Career, host Janine O’Shea continues the conversation on why clear, focused communication is essential for success in U.S. tech and business.

This is Part 2 of our deep dive into concise communication. Janine is joined by returning guest Carlos Ardila, a Data Science Manager at Amazon, who shares practical insights on how to “say more with less.” Together, they explore how identifying the key message, tailoring communication to your audience, and thinking about your objective before you speak can dramatically improve workplace effectiveness—and trust.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Designed for non-native English-speaking professionals, this episode offers actionable insights to help you communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact.

For more tips on elevating your English and accelerating your career, connect with Janine O’Shea on LinkedIn or email [email protected]. Let’s build a community that supports professional growth across languages and cultures.

In today’s fast-paced U.S. workplace, saying more with less isn’t just a communication skill—it’s a career accelerator.

In this episode of Elevate Your English and Accelerate Your Career, host Janine O’Shea is joined by ESL educator Debbie Garza to explore how non-native managers and professionals can speak and write more precisely and confidently at work.

Together, they focus on two essential skills:

Adapting to your audience – including how introverts and extroverts process information differently

Summarizing effectively – communicating clearly with executives and stakeholders by identifying key points and avoiding unnecessary details

You’ll also hear insights from real workplace scenarios, including research on ideal talk-to-listen ratios in business conversations, and practical strategies Janine uses with her executive coaching clients.

Whether you’re leading meetings, presenting ideas, or communicating with senior leadership, this episode will help you sound more confident, organized, and impactful—without overexplaining.

🎧 Perfect for non-native professionals, managers, and executives who want to elevate their English and accelerate their careers.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how companies hire — from resume screening to live interviews. But what does this mean for “you”, especially if English isn’t your first language?

In this episode of *Elevate Your English and Accelerate Your Career*, host Janine O’Shea talks with executive recruiter Boyd Schorzman about how AI is reshaping the interview process and what global professionals can do to stay competitive.

Together, they unpack:

✅ How AI is being used in video interviews and candidate assessments

✅ What recruiters really look for — and where human judgment still matters

✅ Common mistakes non-native speakers make that AI tools may flag

✅ Practical tips to prepare, perform, and stand out in AI-analyzed interviews

Whether you’re a tech professional applying for your next big role or just curious about the future of hiring, this episode will give you the insights and confidence to navigate the AI-driven job market.

🎧 *Tune in and learn how to turn AI from a challenge into your career advantage!*

Looking to land a tech job in the U.S. as a non-native English speaker? You’re not alone — and the job search has changed fast thanks to AI.

In this episode, we talk with an executive recruiter Boyd Schorzman, who shares expert advice on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the U.S. hiring process, especially for tech roles.

We cover:

Perfect for software engineers, data scientists, and tech professionals aiming to break into the U.S. job market. Real tips, no fluff — just practical guidance to help you compete and win in an AI-driven world.

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Managing conflict isn’t easy—especially when you're leading a multicultural or international team. In this episode, Janine is joined again by leadership expert Mary Huycke to explore practical, culturally aware tools for resolving workplace conflict.

Learn how culture impacts communication, why conflict styles vary, and how to navigate disagreement professionally—even if English isn’t your first language. Mary shares clear ground rules for handling conflict, plus online tools to better understand your own conflict style.

Whether you're a non-native English-speaking manager or executive, this episode will help you grow your leadership confidence, improve team communication, and handle tough conversations more effectively

💡 Missed Part 1? Listen to last week’s episode on "Managing Change in Global Teams".

📩 Connect with Janine: [email protected]  

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Leadership Skills – Part 1

Why do teams resist change?

In this episode, Janine speaks with leadership expert Mary Huycke to explore four common reasons people resist change—and how leaders can respond effectively.

Whether you're a non-native English speaker, international manager, or working in a cross-cultural team, you'll learn practical change management strategies, communication tips, and insights on how effectively managing change is a key to leadership

👉 Don’t miss Part 2 on managing conflict—coming next week!

📩 Connect: LinkedIn: Janine O’Shea | mailto:[email protected]

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Color Vowel® pronunciation methodology, we explore the second key component: stress — how it shapes the rhythm of spoken English and why it's essential for clear, confident communication.

We also take a closer look at Blue Canoe, the groundbreaking app that uses AI technology to analyze your speech and give real-time, personalized feedback based on the Color Vowel® system. Learn how this app is transforming pronunciation practice by turning it into a brain-friendly, game-like experience.

Whether you're a language learner, teacher, or just curious about the intersection of language, learning, and technology, this episode will give you practical insights into mastering spoken English in a whole new way.

🎧 Tune in now and discover how stress and AI are reshaping pronunciation learning.

Welcome to Colorful Voices, the podcast that celebrates the rich tapestry of accents —because your accent is not a problem, it’s part of your story. Hosted by experts in language and pronunciation, this show explores how we can embrace our unique voices while unlocking clearer, more confident communication through the Color Vowel® Approach.

You'll learn how the innovative Color Vowel® methodology helps speakers of all backgrounds focus on the 16 vowel sounds, rhythm and stress—not perfection—making English more accessible, musical, and enjoyable to speak.

Colorful Voices invites you to hear English in a whole new way—one vowel, one color at a time.

Discover how your accent is a cultural fingerprint—an expression of where you come from and who you are. Your accent makes you memorable. We'll talk about the value of accents, but also share some key areas to focus on that can irritate native speakers. We'll also offer a step-by-step exercise that you can do on your own that will help you refine your accent, if you choose to do so. The focus should be "Can my work colleagues and friends understand me", not eliminating your accent.

If you’d like to receive more tips to advance your career, feel free to connect with Janine O’Shea on LinkedIn. 

Reach out to me at [janine@eslproonline/https://www.linkedin.com/in/janineoshea for more resources and updates!

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In this follow-up episode of Speak Up & Blend In, we dive deeper into the subtle skills that make or break your success in U.S. business meetings—especially in fast-paced tech environments. If you’ve ever wondered how to express your opinion clearly without sounding pushy, or how to challenge an idea without creating tension, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

Whether you're an engineer, PM, or team lead, mastering these communication strategies will help you build credibility, foster collaboration, and navigate U.S. workplace dynamics with ease.

Tune in, level up your meeting game, and speak like you belong—because you do.

If you’d like to receive more tips to advance your career feel free to connect with Janine O’Shea on Linked In. 

Reach out to me at [janine@eslproonline/https://www.linkedin.com/in/janineoshea for more resources and updates!

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