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Communication Patterns That Slow Teams

What Looks Like Resistance Might Be Something Else
Most leaders have said it at some point: "She's resistant.""He pushes back on everything.""They don't seem bought in." On the surface, those conclusions can feel obvious because someone questioning decisions makes the behavior the focus. What often ...
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The Employee Everyone Depends On Is a Bigger Risk Than You Think
Most organizations have them: The person everyone trusts.The one who always figures it out.The employee who catches mistakes before they become bigger problems.The person who knows whom to call, where to look, and how to keep work moving when things...
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The Most Expensive Problems Often Get Quieter
Not every operational problem stays visible. Some slowly disappear. It's not because they were solved; it's because people adapt. At first, teams speak up:"This process is confusing.""We keep running into delays.""Weโ€™re having trouble getting clear ...
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They Want the Data, But Don't Want to Be the First
Most leaders don't say this out loud, but you can hear it in how decisions stall:"We need more data.""Let's revisit this next quarter.""Has another system tried this yet?" On the surface, it sounds responsible and measured. But underneath it, there'...
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Where Communication Debt Quietly Builds: The Handoff Moment
Most communication breakdowns don't begin with conflict; they begin with transition: One person finishingAnother person is taking overResponsibility shifting from one set of hands to another That moment seems routine, but it's one of the most fragil...
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When Work Starts Slowing Down...But Nothing Looks Broken
At first, nothing seemed wrong because on paper, everything looked stable. But something feltโ€ฆ slower. Not dramatically slower, just enough to notice. It started with small things:A nurse double-checks instructions that normally didn't need confirma...
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When Instructions Sound Clear...But Results Come Back Wrong
The meeting ended the way most do:Heads noddedNotes were takenResponsibilities were assignedSomeone repeated the timelineAnother person summarized the next steps It sounded clear and efficient. There was no tension, no confusion, and no visible resi...
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What Strong Teams Confirm Before Moving Forward
Most communication problems don't begin in meetings. They begin in the workflow. I remember watching a team prepare to move a case forward; it was a normal day for them. Someone reviewed the workflow checklist before the next step, which is not unus...
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The First Sign Communication Is Becoming a Risk
There's a moment most teams miss. I remember watching a team review a situation that had already happened twice. Someone flipped back through their notes and said, "Waitโ€ฆ I thought we already clarified that." Another person glanced at the whiteboard...
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Why the Fastest Voice Often Shapes the Meeting
A physician once told me about a meeting that stayed with her. The room was full. Several departments were represented, and the conversation moved quickly as people worked through a list of decisions. At one point, she raised her hand to share a con...
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Most Team Problems Donโ€™t Start Where People Think
A team I once spoke with described a situation that surprised them. A problem surfaced suddenly, and the issue had grown large enough that several departments had to stop what they were doing and figure out what went wrong. From the outside, it look...
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Why Communication Problems Often Seem to Appear Out of Nowhere
A team meeting ends. Everyone nods, the plan sounds clear, and the room moves on. A few weeks later, something goes wrong: A deadline slips. Two departments realized they were working from different assumptions. Someone says, โ€œWaitโ€ฆ I thought we agr...
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Before the Crisis: What Weak Communication Infrastructure Looks Like
Iโ€™ve been paying attention to something small. It's not big or dramatic, but it's just small enough that most people miss it. In meetings, especially in healthcare settings, thereโ€™s often a moment where someone says something solid. And the room jus...
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Communication Debt Always Gets Paid โ€” With Interest
Communication debt rarely explodes. It settles....often very quietly:A clarification delayed becomes an assumption.An assumption becomes rework.Rework becomes friction. By the time anyone notices, it no longer looks like a communication issue. It lo...
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The Quiet Cost of Communication Debt
It never feels like a big deal at the time. A treatment plan was discussed. Everyone nodded. The room moved on. One person hesitated. Not long enough to interrupt the flow, just long enough to notice something felt slightly unclear. She almost asked...
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Most Communication Failures Don't Look Like Failures
When people hear communication breakdown, they usually picture confusion, someone misunderstood the message, or the instructions weren't clear. That does happen. It's just not how breakdown shows up most of the time. Most communication failures don'...
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Before Anyone Speaks, the Room Has Already Decided Who It Trusts
I've noticed something before most conversations even start. In leadership meetings, credibility is often assigned early. Quietly. Almost automatically. You can see it in where the attention goes, like who gets the first follow-up question and who l...
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The Most Dangerous Moment in a Meeting Is When It Feels Like It Went Well
Iโ€™ve watched leaders walk out of meetings feeling relieved. โ€œThat went well,โ€ they say. No pushback. No debate. No tension. What they donโ€™t notice is the moment right before the meeting ended. Someone opened their mouth. Then closed it. Thatโ€™s not a...
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The Sound of Safety: How Calm Communication Builds Trust When Stakes Are High
Every team has that one person who speaks and the whole room exhales. Their words might be simple, but their tone carries something steadierโ€”an unspoken we've got this. In moments of pressure, that's what people listen for. Not perfect words, but sa...
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Finding Your Frequency: How Fluent Professionals Relearn the Sound of Their Own Voice
After a presentation at a global health summit, a researcher spoke with me about it. "I think I did well," she said, "but I didn't sound like myself at all." When I watched the recording, she had spoken with precisionโ€”every slide perfect, every stat...
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The Confidence Echo: How Others Hear You Affects How You Hear Yourself
A few months ago, a pediatrician told me she'd stopped presenting during team huddles. "Every time I spoke," she said, "someone would repeat what I just saidโ€”but louder. Everyone would nod at their version." She laughed when she said it, but her voi...
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Lost in the Middle: When You're Too Fluent for Language Classes but Still Not Fully Heard
I've spoken with so many professionals who tell me the same thing in different words: "I know my English is good. But people still don't really hear me." They're fluent. They work, lead, and present in English every day. But something always feels s...
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The Professional Mask: How Fluent Speakers Lose Authenticity Trying to Sound "Right"
I once watched a brilliant cardiologist pause halfway through a sentence. Her point was solid, her English flawless. But she stopped mid-thought, adjusted her tone, and started againโ€”slower this time, softer. When she finished, she exhaled and said...
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The Silent Bias of Fluency: The Unspoken Rule Behind Who Sounds Credible
I've met doctors who run entire departmentsโ€”brilliant, respected, multilingualโ€”and still whisper to me, "My English isn't good enough." It always stops me because they're not talking about grammar. They're talking about credibility. They can treat p...
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The Moment You Stop Proving Yourselfโ€ฆ Everything Shifts
Thereโ€™s a momentโ€”quiet but powerfulโ€”when something inside you clicks. You stop pushing. You stop explaining. You stop trying to convince anyone of your worth. And everything begins to shift. For most of us, especially those who are brilliant, multil...
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Real-World Communication Scenarios

The Real Reason You Freeze When Put on the Spot
Ever wonder why your "mind goes blank" during crucial moments, even when you know the answer? This video explores how "anxiety" and the pressure of "perfection" can lead to this phenomenon, often mistaken for incompetence. It's a common experience, ...
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People Trust You Faster When You Do This
Ever wonder why some people are immediately trusted while others aren't? This video explores the nuances of human "perception" and how trust signals are evaluated long before ideas are even considered. It's a crucial "life lesson" for anyone lookin...
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Your Speech Doesn't Need to Be Perfect (Here's What It Needs)
Ever find yourself striving for "perfect" speech, only to lose your moment? This video explores how an overemphasis on flawlessness can actually decrease your "how to be credible". Focusing on conviction and authenticity, even with minor mistakes, ...
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Talking Too Much
Are you over-explaining yourself? This video explores how using too many words can unintentionally diminish your perceived competence, even if you're incredibly intelligent. We dive into practical communication skills that help you speak with impa...
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Speaking Too Fast Is Ruining Your Credibility
Ever find yourself losing the room, even when your message is solid? This video highlights the importance of pacing in communication skills, explaining how speaking too fast can diminish listener comprehension and respect. Learn how to improve you...
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The Reliability Factor: 4 Actions That Build Credibility Fast
I explore how small, consistent communication behaviors build trust in professional environments, especially in healthcare. highlights four key signalsโ€”making reasoning visible, handling pressure calmly, replacing vagueness with clarity, and mainta...
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Cross-Cultural Communication Skills Every Healthcare Professional Needs
Struggling to connect with patients or colleagues from different cultures in your healthcare workplace? Discover the essential cross-cultural communication skills every non-native English-speaking healthcare professional needs to succeed in todayโ€™s...
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The Best Leaders Don't Charm โ€” They Clarify
This video explores how effective leadership in healthcare relies on clarity and communication, especially under pressure. It emphasizes that trust is built through removing confusion, not charisma, and provides practical patterns for leaders to co...
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Character, Confidence, Commitment | Ditch the 'Presence' Talk
Ever wondered why some feedback, like 'lacks presence,' can be so frustratingly vague, especially for women in the workplace? This video explores how such performance feedback often impacts career advancement, particularly for those with non-native...
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Your Confidence Looks Like Aggression To Them
This video discusses how people sometimes receive feedback that they are "too intense" or have a "harsh tone," even when they feel they have communicated effectively and data-backed points. It explores the subtle biases that can impact professional...
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This Is Why They Don't Take You Seriously
This video explores how body language and silent signals influence perception and authority, especially for non-native English speakers in professional settings. Learn practical tips to align your body language with your words to command respect an...
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Dealing With Accent Bias? Here's What Actually Works
We recently worked with "Anna", a brilliant leader in healthcare technology, who struggled with her "public speaking" in leadership meetings due to concerns about her accent. This video explores enhancing communication skills and owning your expert...
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Boundary Setting at Work: What's Too Much Information?
Ever wondered what's appropriate to discuss with colleagues? This video explores the nuances of personal sharing at work, highlighting how to maintain professional communication without oversharing. Learn to establish healthy boundaries for effect...
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Confidence is a Skill, Not a Trait: Here's the Proof
Freezing under pressure doesnโ€™t mean youโ€™re unqualified. It means your nervous system took over. In this video, I break down how healthcare professionalsโ€”especially non-native English speakersโ€”can stay calm, clear, and composed during high-stakes co...
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5 Daily Hacks to Never Freeze Under Pressure
Ever found your mind went blank during crucial moments, leaving you frustrated and professionally stuck? This video offers a practical method to overcome that challenge, especially when needing to be creative under pressure. Discover how a simple,...
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Say This When Someone Gives You a Backhanded Compliment
Ever received a "compliment" that felt more like a dig? In this video, we tackle the tricky world of the backhanded compliment and how to respond to insults with grace and professionalism. Learn strategies for navigating passive-aggressive communic...
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Speak Like a Pro: 5 English Tips Every Healthcare Professional Should Know
Are you fluent in English but still feel unsure when speaking to patients, colleagues, or staff? You're not alone. In this video, Iโ€™ll share five practical tips to help non-native English-speaking healthcare professionals speak clearly, confidentl...
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The Secret Trick Doctors Use To Stay Calm
Difficult conversations are part of healthcareโ€”but losing your cool doesnโ€™t have to be. In this video, I share how healthcare professionals, especially non-native English speakers, can handle emotionally charged interactions with calm and confidence...
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Why Your Voice Shakes When Talking to Patients (And How to Fix It)
If your voice shakes when you talk to patients, itโ€™s not a language problemโ€”itโ€™s your bodyโ€™s alarm system doing its job. In this video, I explain why your voice trembles under stress, especially for non-native English-speaking healthcare professiona...
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The Emotional Impact of Your Words Explained
Your words carry more weight than you thinkโ€”especially in high-stakes environments like healthcare. In this video, we break down the emotional impact of English communication, particularly for non-native speakers working in professional or clinical ...
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Speak Like a Pro: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes in Healthcare Communication
Are you a non-native English-speaking healthcare professional who worries about sounding unprofessionalโ€”even though your English is fluent? I break down the top 3 speaking mistakes that can hold you back: sounding unsure, cramming too many ideas in...
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The Real Reason Youโ€™re Not Getting Promoted!
Feeling overlooked for promotions despite your skills and dedication? If you're a non-native English-speaking healthcare professional, you might be facing invisible barriers that have nothing to do with your clinical expertise. In this video, disc...
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5 Body Language Mistakes That Destroy Your Professional Credibility
Are you unknowingly destroying your professional credibility through body language mistakes? In this video, discover the 5 most common nonverbal communication errors that healthcare professionals makeโ€”and how they silently undermine patient trust an...
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Why Your Patients Stop Listening (And How to Fix It)
Are your patients tuning out during appointments? For non-native English-speaking healthcare professionals, effective communication can be a real challengeโ€”especially when it comes to keeping patients engaged and building trust. In this video, youโ€™...
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Cross-Cultural Communication Skills Every Healthcare Professional Needs
Struggling to connect with patients or colleagues from different cultures in your healthcare workplace? Discover the essential cross-cultural communication skills every non-native English-speaking healthcare professional needs to succeed in todayโ€™s...
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Leadership Conversations and Insights

The Detail That Separates Good Leaders From Great
In this insightful interview, David Jarvis, a Scrum Master and Keynote Speaker, shares practical leadership resilience strategies, emphasizing the importance of small, deliberate steps during challenging times. Discover how to maintain resilience re...
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How Leaders Build Strong Relationships Through Clear Communication
In this episode, I sit down with Sean M. Carroll, CEO of A.I.O Leadership, to explore how leadership sets the tone for every relationshipโ€”professional and personal. They discuss the power of establishing guidelines early on to promote effective comm...
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How a Fixed Mindset is Sabotaging Your Career
How much does your mindset impact the way you communicate? For non-native English speakers in healthcareโ€”the answer is everything. In this episode, I sit down with Saley Traore-Uwalaka, PharmD, BCPSโ€”a pharmacist and Director of Clinical Programsโ€”to ...
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Why Setting Boundaries At Work Is So Important
Feeling overwhelmed or burned out at work? In this eye-opening conversation with Sheryl Greenโ€”best-selling author and keynote speakerโ€”youโ€™ll discover why setting boundaries is absolutely essential for healthcare professionals who want to protect the...
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How to Trust Yourself in Leadership
I sit down with Camila Ferreira, Founder and CEO of Rise UP discusses how surroundings influence personal growth and the importance of shaping your environment to reflect your true self. She emphasizes the power of intentionality in creating meaning...
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Never Get Stuck Again: What to Do When Your Mind Goes Blank
Ever freeze up and lose your words during a patient interaction, meeting, or presentation? Youโ€™re not alone. In this podcast episode, I sit down with Daniele Ponzo, an English coach for IT professionals, to uncover exactly what to do when your mind ...
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Communication Gaps Don't Matter When You Have This
I sat down with Dr. Kerri-Ann Coombs, Chief Optometrist and Founder of De'Cordova Eyewear, to examine how, even with existing communication barriers and language differences, a strong human connection can still foster understanding and care. We exp...
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Introverts Hold the Secret to Engaging Presentations
Many think being extroverted is key to engaging presentations, but that's not always true. In this episode, I sit down with Amy Dabalosโ€”a seasoned presentation and performance coachโ€”who challenges the common belief that only loud, outgoing personal...
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Ego and Avoidance | The Real Reason You Procrastinate
Ever wondered how to overcome procrastination and boost your personal growth? I sat down with Jesse Holmes, Founder of Effortless Growth, to offer practical advice on how to make daunting tasks enjoyable and easy, ensuring you stick to them daily w...
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Doubt vs Action | Which One Are You Choosing?
Ever find yourself caught in the grip of nerves, worry, and self-doubt? I sat down with Shawnee Harle, a mindset coach and two-time Olympian, highlighting the importance of personal growth and self-awareness in facing challenges. It emphasizes tha...
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The Power of Nonverbal Cues: What You Say Without Words
In this episode, motivational speaker and author Terry Tucker joins us to explore something powerful thatโ€™s often overlookedโ€”nonverbal communication. Whether you're speaking English as a second language or navigating high-stress environments like he...
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Quiet Power: How Introverts Can Speak Up Without Changing Who They Are
In this episode of the Frustrated to Fluent podcast, I interviews Nicole Chamblin, a leadership coach who helps introverts find and use their voice. Together, we explore the unique strengths introverts bring to the tableโ€”like deep listening, though...
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The Shocking Way Language Barriers Are Leading You To Burnout
Are you struggling with burnout in healthcare? Whether you're a non-native English speaker navigating communication challenges or a medical professional facing exhaustion, this conversation with Dr. Tamara Beckfordโ€”a board-certified emergency medici...
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The Surprising Link Between Speaking English and your Nervous System
In this episode, I sit down with Brian Paranaโ€”health coach, athlete, and nervous system regulation specialistโ€”to uncover why communication challenges for non-native English speakers arenโ€™t always about language skills. We explore: How your nervous s...
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The Power of Nonverbal Cues: What You Say Without Words
In this episode, motivational speaker and author Terry Tucker joins us to explore something powerful thatโ€™s often overlookedโ€”nonverbal communication. Whether you're speaking English as a second language or navigating high-stress environments like he...
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Why You Should Never Pretend To Be Someone Else
In this episode, I sit down with Blessing Santoro, a messaging strategist and owner of Blissworks Brands, to talk about what it really means to show up authentically in healthcare. We unpack how personal branding isnโ€™t about fitting inโ€”itโ€™s about st...
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Overcoming Speaking Anxiety in Healthcare
In this conversation, Devon Bruce and Adriana McNeil discuss the challenges non-native English speakers face, particularly in the medical field. Adriana shares her personal experiences and insights as an English communication coach, emphasizing the ...
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Why Your Doctor Calls You 'Fat'
In this conversation, Dr. Christopher Behringer, an American Board Certified Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician, discusses the significance of person-first language in healthcare for non-native English speakers, emphasizing its role in...
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The Secret Power of Admitting Mistakes
In this episode, Dr. Tajiri Brackens, Leadership Development Specialist and Author, breaks down why real leaders donโ€™t avoid mistakesโ€”they own them. We explore how apology, accountability, and responsibility work together to build trust and emotiona...
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AI Helps Non-Native English Speakers Practice English Faster
In this podcast episode of Frustrated to Fluent, I sit down with Adi Bora, Co-Founder of Versa and Stanford University student, to talk about how AI is reshaping human connectionโ€”especially in the world of healthcare and English communication. We ex...
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Master High-Stakes Presentations: Advice for Non-Native English Speakers
In this conversation, Chris Roe, an award-winning actor and global communication coach, discusses the challenges non-native English speakers face in public speaking and presentations. He shares insights on overcoming fear and anxiety, strategies fo...
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How to Land your Dream Job as a Non-Native English Speaker
Emily Warden, a certified professional career coach and ECA team member, discusses the unique challenges non-native English speakers face in the job market, particularly in healthcare. She also discusses the importance of personal branding, overcomi...
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Never Get Stuck Again: What to Do When Your Mind Goes Blank
Ever freeze up and lose your words during a patient interaction, meeting, or presentation? Youโ€™re not alone. In this podcast episode, I sit down with Daniele Ponzo, an English coach for IT professionals, to uncover exactly what to do when your mind ...
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Why Setting Boundaries At Work Is So Important
Feeling overwhelmed or burned out at work? In this eye-opening conversation with Sheryl Greenโ€”best-selling author and keynote speakerโ€”youโ€™ll discover why setting boundaries is absolutely essential for healthcare professionals who want to protect the...
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How to Overcome Communication Breakdowns Quickly
In this insightful episode, Joe Delmont-Ferrara, President /Owner of JDF Executive Communication, breaks down the complexities of miscommunication for non-native English-speaking healthcare professionals. He dives deep into the psychological barrie...
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Tools to Reduce Communication Debt

๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ.
Another clarification. Another follow-up. Another conversation to re-align expectations. Nothing dramatic, but repeated communication efforts have a cost. That cost often appears as a hidden operational drag long before anyone calls it a communicati...
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๐—™๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜.
Not because people are slow, but because speed compresses clarification: โ€ข Questions get skipped โ€ข Assumptions move faster โ€ข Small gaps become repeated follow-ups    Thatโ€™s how Communication Debt builds: Inside normal workflow speed that ...
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๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜.
A follow-up question. Another status check. One more explanation. Individually, these moments seem small. Repeated over time, they create invisible operational drag. Thatโ€™s how Communication Debt builds: not through major failures, but through small...
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๐— ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜†. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€.
Teams can move quickly and still lose alignment. This happens because different teams are operating from different assumptions about what matters most. Everyone stays busy. But clarity slowly drifts. Thatโ€™s how Communication Debt builds: โ€ข Repeated ...
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๐— ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ.
๐— ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ. โ€ข โ€œWeโ€™re on track.โ€ โ€ข โ€œEverything looks good.โ€ โ€ข โ€œNo issues right now.โ€ Those sound reassuring. But they rarely answer the real questions: โ€ข What changed? โ€ข Whatโ€™s at risk? โ€ข What still ne...
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๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป.
Many breakdowns happen after the message is sent, not before. โ€ข Instructions are delivered. โ€ข Updates are shared. โ€ข Decisions are communicated.    But nothing confirms: โ€ข Was it received? โ€ข Was it understood? โ€ข Was it completed? That gap c...
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๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜† ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ด ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€
It starts with small assumptions: โ€ข Assuming someone understood. โ€ข Assuming someone followed through. โ€ข Assuming someone remembered. No confirmation. No correction. No visibility. At first, nothing breaks. But over time, small assumptions stack. Tha...
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๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ: ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ.
When responsibility isnโ€™t named clearly, things drift. Not because people are careless. Because assumptions take over. It sounds like: โ€ข โ€œSomeone should follow up.โ€ โ€ข โ€œLetโ€™s make sure this gets handled.โ€ โ€ข โ€œCan you look into that?โ€ But no one actual...
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๐— ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—น๐˜†. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—บ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ.
โ€ข A missed detail. โ€ข An unclear handoff. โ€ข A message that was never confirmed. Individually, they seem small. Together, they create ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜. And when that debt builds, teams feel it: โ€ข Delays increase โ€ข Decisions slow down โ€ข Confidence dr...
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๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป โ€œ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐˜€โ€ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐˜€
In many professional conversations, people say โ€œyesโ€ even when they mean something else. โ€œYesโ€ might mean: โ€ข I understand โ€ข I hear you โ€ข I will consider it But not necessarily: โ€ข I agree โ€ข I will do it โ€ข I support the decision Clear communicators of...
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๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ข๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€
Being knowledgeable does not always mean being heard. In many meetings, ideas are overlooked for a simple reason. The point arrives too late. Many professionals do this: โ€ข start with background โ€ข explain the situation โ€ข build up to the idea But fast...
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๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—œ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€
Good ideas are ignored every day in meetings. Not because they are wrong, but because they are hard to follow. Many professionals do this: โ€ข Start with background โ€ข Add context โ€ข Then arrive at the point But in fast conversations, people track the ๐—ณ...
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๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
Before your next conversation, ask: ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜? Not: What will I say? Focus on the point first. Clear thinking creates clear speech.
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๐—” ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ
Before your next meeting, pause for a second. ๐—”๐˜€๐—ธ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ: Is what Iโ€™m about to say clear? Or just fluent? Fluency helps you speak. Clarity helps you land. That small pause changes tone, confidence, and impact. This is the kind of shift we focus on...
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๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜. ๐—ฆ๐—ผ, ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐——๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—œ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ข๐—ณ๐—ณ?
You speak English well. Your grammar is strong. Your vocabulary is advanced. So why do some meetings still feelโ€ฆ off? Why do you sometimes leave a conversation thinking, โ€œI said the right words, but it didnโ€™t land the way I expectedโ€? ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ฟ...
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๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ: โ€œ๐˜ˆ๐˜ด ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ.โ€
This phrase sounds clear. But it often creates confusion. To one person, it means ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ. To another, it means ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ. When expectations arenโ€™t shared, delays and frustration follow. Instead, try being specific: โ€ข โ€œBy the end of day todayโ€ ...
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๐—™๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—œ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—บ
Fluency isnโ€™t what breaks communication. Systems do. When teams rely on individuals to โ€œfigure it out,โ€ clarity becomes uneven. Messages get missed. Trust erodes. Clear communication doesnโ€™t happen by chance. Itโ€™s built on shared language, shared n...
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Do your emails sound overly formal?
You might be using too much passive voice. โŒ โ€œThe report will be reviewed tomorrow.โ€ โœ… โ€œWeโ€™ll review the report tomorrow.โ€ Both are grammatically correctโ€” But only one sounds clear, direct, and confident.
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How to Sound Fluent Right Now
Want to sound more fluent ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ? Stop translating. Start visualizing. When you speak, your brain often does this: Native language โ†’ English โ†’ speech. That extra step slows you down. So instead of thinking of the word in your language first, th...
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Don't Focus on Perfect English
You can speak perfect English and still feel misunderstood. Thatโ€™s because communication isnโ€™t only about words. Itโ€™s about ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ you show up. ๐Ÿ’ก Here are 5 body language cues that help you connect beyond language: ๐—˜๐˜†๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ โ€“ Look at the person, not...
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๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป
You donโ€™t have to be loud to stand out. If youโ€™re an introvert learning or using English, your quiet strengths can take you further than you think. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜†. That means you catch tone, rhythm, and meaning others miss. Listening builds fl...
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๐—–๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ
Ever start a presentation and realize youโ€™re talking way too fast? Itโ€™s not your English. Itโ€™s your nerves. When we rush, we trade clarity for speed. And in healthcare, that can blur even the best information. Try this instead: โœจ Take short pauses...
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๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—น๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—™๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜. ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—•๐—ฒ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ.
Most non-native professionals donโ€™t struggle with English. They struggle with being ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ. And thatโ€™s not about grammarโ€”itโ€™s about presence, clarity, and connection. Hereโ€™s what helps: โœ… ๐—ฆ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป, ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป. Pausing gives your words po...
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Why it gets Tricky
When healthcare teams speak many languages, communication gets tricky. Itโ€™s not the English that causes trouble. Itโ€™s the system. โŒ Missed cues. โŒ Mixed expectations. โŒ Cultural gaps no one prepared them for. Each misunderstanding costs time and tr...
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Fluency Alone isnโ€™t Enough
The difference between ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜Œ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฉ and ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜Œ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฉ often comes down to one thing: ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ .When you believe in your voice, people notice. โžก๏ธ Patients feel safer. โžก๏ธ Colleagues listen more closely. โžก๏ธ Leaders trust your ideas. Thatโ€™...
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