大器物派小用场，表示使用不当。比喻才能很高的人屈就于低职位，不能充分发挥其才智。亦指人事安排不恰当而屈才。材，也作“才”。

成语故事 Idiom story

大材小用

Elena, a data analyst on my business communication coaching roster, booked a session with a clear goal: secure a promotion to Senior Analyst. She possessed the technical skills, but her communication style lacked the persuasion needed to advocate for herself.

We started with the fundamentals.  
Step 1: 
Understanding the Audience. We analyzed the promotion criteria and researched the decision-makers. We discovered a focus on cost reduction and project efficiency.

Step 2: Framing the Value Proposition.  
Elena's technical skills were a given, but we needed to translate them into business impact.  We crafted a narrative highlighting how her data analysis led to a 15% reduction in marketing campaign overspend.

Step 3: Building Credibility.  
Facts and figures are powerful, but data presented in a vacuum loses impact.  We focused on data visualization, creating clear charts that showcased trends and connections.

Step 4: Delivery with Confidence.  
Technical expertise needs confident communication. We practiced her presentation, emphasizing vocal variety, strong eye contact, and body language that conveyed authority.

Step 5: The Anticipation Factor. 
We anticipated potential objections. What if they questioned her ability to manage a team?  We prepared responses that showcased her leadership potential through examples of mentoring junior colleagues.

The final coaching session was a mock interview. Elena, armed with her persuasive narrative and confident delivery, impressed. A week later, she excitedly reported landing the promotion.  Elena's success story is a testament to the power of combining technical expertise with effective communication.

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Sin duda este es un momento estelar para redefinir numerosos aspectos de nuestra vida, y uno de ellos es la aplicación de métodos educativos y estrategias de aprendizaje ligadas a las tecnologías. ¿Quién no ha hecho uso de esta para aprender? Para muestra nosotros en esta via... Continua escuchándote y entérate de más...

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¿QUÉ ES LA EDUCACIÓN VIRTUAL O EN LÍNEA? ¡CONOCE SUS VENTAJAS!

Para nosotros los peruanos y latinos en general, es normal viajar en transporte público para poder llegar a nuestros destinos. 
Escucha este episodio y descubre una cultura diferente a través del transporte común, denominado combi.

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Just talking about life in general and what it's like to have a lesson with me. See what it's like talking with Uncle Billy? That's right. My new little format. Making everybody comfortable. 

Can I Say - Can I Do

Uncle Billy.

In this American English language podcast I talk about how I almost had a heat stroke in Las Vegas. https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my podcasts (Streetwisenglishdotcom)

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There is plenty of information on the internet as to how to get high score in IELTS speaking, right? I don't want to go over it because you did it yourself. In this episode and in the future episodes I'll be talking about Psychology and HOW it is influencing us WHILE we are taking the test.

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

If you don't have that in your 'preparation plan' - it will reflect in your performance!

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La semana pasada, di una clase a una estudiante, y doctora, que radica en Estados Unidos, ella tiene muchos pacientes hispanos, en su mayoría mexicanos. Abordamos el tema de la endocrinología pediátrica. Si eres doctor/a, este cortito espisodio, te podría interesar. 

Mucho que decir

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IELTS Speaking Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1. Birthdays Celebration.

Q. What is your date of birth?
Q. When was the last time you celebrated your birthday?
Q. Describe a birthday party you have attended?
Q. Do you celebrate your family members' birthday?

Let me know how you'd answer these questions ( don't hesitate to send me a message, I am approachable :) 