Interview with Communications Expert Jeff O'Dea

In this insightful and inspiring episode, Dave and Birgit sit down with Jeff O'Dea, an Australian English trainer based in Japan. Jeff shares his unique journey from teaching in Australia to helping Japanese professionals build confidence in English communication. They explore cultural differences, practical skills for improving English in global meetings, and the importance of participation over perfection.00:00 – 01:26 Welcome & guest introduction01:27 – 03:47 Jeff’s background & artistic style03:48 – 05:47 Drawing as a learning tool05:48 – 10:43 Communication goals & “The Super Six”10:44 – 13:17 Silence as a cultural barrier13:18 – 14:36 Paraphrasing & evidence in English14:37 – 16:43 Linking communication to core values16:44 – 20:21 From workshops to weekly growth20:22 – 25:29 Perfectionism vs progress25:30 – 30:02 low-context vs high-context cultures30:03 – 32:40 Visual language & international resonance32:41 – 36:11 Hidden gems in Japan & snowboarding after 5036:12 – 43:26 Language learning struggles & realities43:27 – 45:31 Final thoughts & Upcoming live workshopCheck out Jeff at  http://inspiringbiz.com/Want to work with us. Rebecca: https://rebeccadeacon.comBirgit: https://birgitkasimirski.deDave: https://businessenglishacademy.de In dieser aufschlussreichen und inspirierenden Folge setzen sich Dave und Birgit mit Jeff O'Dea zusammen, einem australischen Englischtrainer, der in Japan lebt. Jeff erzählt von seinem einzigartigen Weg vom Unterrichten in Australien bis hin zur Unterstützung japanischer Fachleute beim Aufbau von Selbstvertrauen in der englischen Kommunikation. Sie erforschen kulturelle Unterschiede, praktische Fertigkeiten zur Verbesserung der englischen Sprache in globalen Meetings und die Bedeutung von Teilnahme statt Perfektion.00:00 - 01:26 Willkommen & Gastvorstellung01:27 - 03:47 Jeffs Hintergrund & künstlerischer Stil03:48 - 05:47 Zeichnen als Lernwerkzeug05:48 - 10:43 Kommunikationsziele & „Die Super Sechs“10:44 - 13:17 Schweigen als kulturelles Hindernis13:18 - 14:36 Paraphrasieren & Beweise auf Englisch14:37 - 16:43 Kommunikation mit Grundwerten verknüpfen16:44 - 20: 21 Von Workshops zu wöchentlichem Wachstum20:22 - 25:29 Perfektionismus vs. Fortschritt25:30 - 30:02 Low-Context vs. High-Context Kulturen30:03 - 32:40 Visuelle Sprache & Internationale Resonanz32:41 - 36:11 Verborgene Juwelen in Japan & Snowboarden nach 5036:12 - 43:26 Sprachlernkämpfe & Realitäten43:27 - 45:31 Abschließende Gedanken & Bevorstehender Live Workshop 

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Ready to take your English to the next level? Meet the Three English Experts – Birgit Kasimirski, Rebecca Deacon and David Preston – with over 60 years of combined experience in teaching business English. Whether you’ve struggled or succeeded in your language learning journey, we’re here to inspire, motivate, and guide you with practical tips that work. Native British coaches Rebecca and Dave, alongside Birgit, a native German business English coach, bring you authentic advice on how to tackle real-world language challenges.  And why are we so good at helping English language learners? Because we’re not just teachers, we’re language learners too! Rebecca has learnt German, Spanish, Japanese, and Swahili, Birgit speaks English, Spanish, and Dutch, and Dave speaks German and is starting his Spanish journey. We know how it feels to learn a language firsthand! Want to switch between languages effortlessly or handle conversations in any setting? We’ve got you covered. We teach languages daily and know what works. Discover where to focus your energy, what to avoid, and how to fast-track your progress. Our unique combination – two Brits + a German – will help you unlock tricky English challenges with ease. Looking for a fresh approach? Tune in for proven, practical strategies to finally make your English learning stick! Practical, proven, authentic and fun. Your Three English Experts Birgit, Rebecca and Dave. Want to meet us live? Join us for our 2-day workshop in Cologne in September! 2 full days of English training to boost mindset & motivation, grammar accuracy and communication skills: https://www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com/