About Elevate Your English and Accelerate Your Career
Welcome to my Podcast ”Elevate Your English and Accelerate Your Career” the ultimate resource for executives and managers in the tech industry looking to improve their spoken and written English communication skills. Why is this worthwhile? So, you get that promotion or high visibility project that you’ve worked so hard for!
Each episode we will delve into important, strategic skills and actionable tips about the workplace and U.S. culture that you can apply today. Don’t miss out—subscribe now and join us every every two weeks for new and enlightening discussions.
Reach out to me at [janine@eslproonline/https://www.linkedin.com/in/janineoshea for more resources and updates!
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Episode 20: From Scientist to Entrepreneur: Lessons in Adaptability and Success
In this episode of Elevate Your English and Accelerate Your Career, host Janine O'Shea welcomes James Liu as the second guest in the new series, How I Got Here: Career Stories from Non-Native Professionals.
James shares his fascinating career journey—from beginning in the sciences, transitioning into business consulting and coaching, and ultimately pursuing entrepreneurship. Along the way, he discusses what brought him to the United States, the challenges of changing careers, and the cultural and professional obstacles he had to overcome as a non-native professional.
This inspiring conversation explores the decisions, experiences, and mindset that contributed to James' success. Listeners will gain valuable insights on career reinvention, adaptability, navigating cultural differences, and building confidence while working in a second language.
Whether you're considering a career change, adjusting to life and work in the United States, or looking for inspiration to take the next step in your own professional journey, James' story offers practical advice and encouragement.
Connect with Janine O'Shea on LinkedIn for more tips on improving your English communication skills and accelerating your career.
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15 Jul 2026
Episode 19: How Storytelling Can Accelerate Your Career: Applying the 5 C's to Real World Situations (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this two-part series, Janine O'Shea continues her conversation with storytelling expert Dave Ward, founder of WellCrafted Story.
Last week, listeners learned about Dave's powerful 5 C's framework for storytelling and why storytelling is such an essential skill for leaders, managers, and executives. In this episode, Dave takes the conversation one step further by applying the framework to a realistic business scenario, demonstrating how stories can make presentations more engaging, persuasive, and memorable.
For non-native professionals working in U.S. organizations, technical expertise alone is often not enough. The ability to communicate ideas in a way that influences stakeholders, secures project support, and inspires action can significantly impact career growth. Through practical examples—including how to transform data-heavy presentations into compelling narratives—this episode provides listeners with actionable strategies they can immediately apply in meetings, presentations, interviews, and leadership situations.
Whether you're trying to gain buy-in for a project, communicate more effectively with senior leadership, or simply become a more confident communicator, this episode will show you how the power of storytelling can help you stand out and accelerate your career.
1 Jul 2026
Episode 18: How Storytelling Can Accelerate Your Career: The 5 C's (Part 1)
Can storytelling help you become a more influential leader? Absolutely.
In this episode of Elevate Your English and Accelerate Your Career, host Janine O'Shea sits down with Dave Ward, founder of WellCrafted Story, to explore why storytelling is one of the most valuable communication skills in today's business world.
The idea for this episode came from one of Janine's executive coaching clients, who noticed that many of his American colleagues used storytelling to make their presentations more engaging and persuasive. It raised an interesting question: Is storytelling a skill that can be learned? The answer is yes.
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dave introduces his practical 5 C's of Storytelling framework and explains how business professionals can use stories to capture attention, build trust, influence decisions, and inspire action. Whether you're presenting a project, interviewing for a new role, leading a team, or speaking with executives, you'll discover techniques that make your message more memorable and impactful.
In Part 2, releasing next week, Dave applies the 5 C's to a real-world business scenario, showing you exactly how to build a compelling story you can use in your own presentations and conversations.
If you're a non-native manager or executive looking to strengthen your business English, presentation skills, leadership communication, and executive presence, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using immediately.
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