Dear Tanya,
Congratulations for this job which is taking you to the next level both in terms of professional knowledge and grooming. Try a 30 day project towards a flawless you. I am a huge fan of the
Try something new -30 day projects video. This wouldn't change everything radically, yet necessarily, begins a process.
You have clearly identified the areas you wish to groom. Define a time when you would learn and then practice it throughout the day.
Focus on identifying the flaws and replace them with the right presentation.
You may select audio and video modes to enhance your learning. Try watching the youtube video on Corporate grooming at the end of the day. Listen to the audio files on language proficiency while you travel. Now practice what you learnt for one full day and then learn something more.
Observe everyone around you. Please avoid copying their behavior. Observe to understand their sensibilities, the catch words they use including the nuances and the non-verbal cues. Your observations would train you to your new environment. Take your time to work on your flaws, the right behavior would be moderated to your environment. Remain patient towards yourself.
You may consider enrolling for a language grooming course offered by the professional Institute such as British Council. You can start with their basic-level courses, which are often, online. This will not just build your knowledge but offer you certifications.
Please consider the materials and inputs contributed by our members.
Last but the least, try and consider this as a lifelong journey and not a duration-based program. The results will surprise you as you invest yourself in it. Remain focused on being a better self and not a copy of someone, you are not.
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Language as a Window into Human Nature - video
Grooming for Girls- video - This may seem age old. Focus on how the words poise and grace are being used in this video to train. This is one of the classic videos, still referred by the grooming experts. Moderate the presentation to your environment. You remain the best one to judge that.