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Dare to Be Different in English: 5 Powerful Steps You Need to Take.
From the day we’re born, our life’s path is driven by expectations — our parents’, extended family’s, school’s, peers’, culture’s, society’s.
It’s expected we lead a certain life, make certain choices, go down a certain road. Veering off that path is not negotiable despite our soul screaming to be released.
We then arrive at the 2nd half of our life and look back in disbelief at our lack of courage. Why was I not brave enough to follow my heart? My soul?
Take your approach to English.
For years, you were told by your English teachers the ONLY way to be fluent was to master grammar, complete vocabulary sheets, take exams until you were mistake-free.
It was mind-numbingly boring, but you were expected to follow the rules. No questions asked.
You finally finished school or university and ditched English. What a relief!
Now, years later, your career experiences a change. English is now the lingua franca in your company.
As a senior professional,
> You’re expected to communicate seamlessly in English.
> You’re expected to give an articulate presentation in English.
