Product Description
by Isabelle Van Den Heuvel (Author)
You know your profession inside and out-but when it's time to speak up in English, you hesitate. Expressing your ideas feels harder than it should, and yet in today's international workplaces, effective communication in English isn't optional-it's expected.
You already have a good command of English. You can hold basic conversations, work in English, and follow meetings-but when the stakes are high, your voice doesn't always reflect your expertise. The good news? Help is here. Finding Your English Voice is a practical, reassuring guide for non-native professionals who want to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact in professional settings. Inside, you'll learn how to:Speak with ease under pressure by improving pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and pacing-without trying to hide your accent.
Use your accent with confidence and authority, while understanding accent bias and reducing listener fatigue.
Use storytelling to clarify ideas, build connection, and persuade at work.
Use body language and voice deliberately-including eye contact, gestures, and vocal variety-to strengthen your presence.
Manage nerves and speaking anxiety with practical strategies that help you stay focused and grounded.
Navigate real workplace situations with confidence, including small talk, pitching, Q&A sessions, and job interviews.
Rely on ready-to-use tools and templates for presentations, storytelling, pronunciation practice, and quick preparation.
With Isabelle van den Heuvel's expertise and practical insights, this book is a warm, inspiring, compact, and user-friendly guide for professionals seeking to thrive in international work environments. Whether you're presenting to colleagues, pitching to clients, or preparing for a job interview or promotion, Finding Your English Voice gives you the tools, techniques, and frameworks to speak as the professional you already are.
