Experts! Speak English! - How to talk your way into an international career without the bullxxit
Corinne Wilhelm
Podcast
This upbeat, relateable podcast host, Corinne Wilhelm, shows international team players and leaders how to show up as the expert, especially if English is not their first language. Do you ever feel like corporate communication is one of those mysterious superpowers everyone expects you to have— except no one actually teaches you how? Your communication can make or break your success, so why leave it to chance? Here at Experts! Speak English, we discuss then try out intentional communication techniques. To show up with more clarity, confidence and credibility, you‘ll need to know about and practice dynamically effective communication strategies. Notice how you start to stand out. Complex male dominated industries biotech, tech and engineering, demand precise communication, so if you are keen to master professional conversations, lead agile teams with strategic communication, and build your leadership presence— all while staying authentic and impactful, you‘re in the right place. Let's get you speaking up and making a difference, transforming your job into an inspiring career. No matter where you are in your career, this is your go-to resource for becoming a more deliberate, compelling communicator—because when it comes to your professional reputation, every conversation counts. Practice - Progress - Performance Every episode includes Coco’s Communication Challenge making it easier to apply what you’ve learned and unlock new career opportunities by focusing on your communication skills. Your host, Corinne Wilhelm uses engaging corporate communication storytelling from working in London, Munich, Salzburg, Helsinki and Berlin to provide examples and share her international business experience. Anecdotes from the stage as a speaker, from behind the stage as a TEDx speaker or speechwriter and of course from industry as a consultant and coach. They all make listening and learning more memorable and enjoyable. Corinne also co-hosts the Female Leadership Programme #EmpowerHER, which is a hybrid powerhouse of support, changing the gender landscape of business in Europe.
192 (HR) Employer Branding Communication Excellence with Anna Leon
09.03.2026•27:09
If you are struggling to hire or keep your new recruits, the problem could be more strategic than you realise, especially if you are growing fast as a fintech. If you are inadvertently diluting your brand in the interview process this erodes trust and sets new recruits up for failure.
191 (HR MiniSeries) Intentional Communication in HR
10.02.2026•16:45
In the first of 9 HR episodes about the communication driving or de-railing HR, Corinne Wilhelm talks to Edith Esong Enowbi, a HR specialist working in Berlin & London about the importance of honesty and openness, professional conflict management, hiring and firing and about how you make people feel in a world that is increasingly automated.
How to Write a Humourous Christmas Speech - Follow This FORMULA #188
24.11.2025•24:31
If you need to stand up and 'say a few words' at the Christmas party, you might appreciate a foolproof formula that you can use - especially if you have left this to the last minute. Do not despair, Matthias Müller-Krey is here to help.
Nurturing Neurodiversity with AI (Websummit2025 Interview) #187
20.11.2025•20:23
#Websummit 2025 in Lisbon was a blast! We battled through the rain to get to the media villiage where I interviewed the amazing Polish co-founder Anna Connor Lakomy, she explains how Brain Architects are measuring then supporting neurodiversity using AI.Their tool takes care of the neuroscience and psychology so that you can support your brilliant neurodiverse team members in a way that boosts productivity and innovation in a way that makes them feel accepted and supported. This way you can avoid burnout and let them shine and perform in a that feels natural and rewarding. That's inclusion, right there!#Websummit is a great opportunity for tech professionals to learn, connect and chill. Currently they have a two for one offer for 2026, if you haven't already been to Websummit, then I can hands on heart recommend it. Even now, days after the event has finished there is much networking and collaboration happening, very unusual for a huge event like this.Video Version via You Tube
7 Cs of Communication - Clarity in Engineering. #186
12.05.2025•25:23
EXPERTS SPEAK ENGLISH Clarity is the first of the 7 Cs of Communication and is crucial for engineering teams to avoid misunderstandings, wasted time, and missed deadlines.This solo episode with Corinne Wilhelm explores how to make your message simple, direct, and accessible-using clear language, logical structure, and the right communication channels.You’ll hear practical tips for stripping away ambiguity and real-world examples from engineering projects.Mastering clarity boosts trust, team morale, and your reputation-setting the stage for the rest of the 7 Cs series.