Does your accent hold you back in those crucial English job interviews? đ€ I hear this ALL the time from ambitious executives! The worry: that your unique way of speaking somehow hurts your credibility. đ
But what if I told you your accent wasnât a bug, but a feature? âš
Brad Smith (former Intuit CEO, with that distinctive West Virginia drawl đ) famously said, âI realized my accent isnât a bug, itâs a feature.â
He was even asked to take accent reduction training â and he declined! đ
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Why? Because, as he wisely pointed out, âPeople prefer leaders who are different because it makes leadership seem more attainable.â đŻ
You have a choice, my friend! You donât have to conform to someone elseâs expectations. đ
ââïž Youâre not a cog in a machine, trying to fit into someone elseâs wheel. You bring something unique and valuable to the table. đ
Ready to challenge how you view your English language journey? đ€ Ask yourself:
Whatâs the benefit of holding onto the belief that my accent is a disadvantage? (Spoiler alert: probably none! đ) What are the real disadvantages? đ§
What opportunities am I missing out on by holding onto this perspective? đ
THIS IS HUGE! đŁ Could I benefit from guidance from someone who gets it? Someone whoâs FACED similar challenges & achieved success đ and is willing to mentor me â and, crucially, am I WILLING to be coached? đ€Ż (Read that again! đ€)
Start by questioning those assumptions. You might find that the âdisadvantageâ you felt was just a perspective you picked up from somewhere. đĄ No blame â just awareness. đ
You have what it takes to THRIVE! đȘ I believe in you! Letâs unlock your authentic voice and DOMINATE those interviews! đ€ Ready to connect? DM me! đ© hashtag#AccentAdvantage hashtag#ExecutiveCoaching hashtag#JobInterviewPrep hashtag#CommunicationSkills hashtag#AuthenticLeadership hashtag#NonNativeSpeakers