by Olivia Augustin | Aug 2, 2024 | Guest Interview
If you’re an engineer thinking about a move to Denmark, or you’re already there and confused about why interviews keep going sideways, this one’s for you. Olivia talks with Kate Dahl, founder of Career Denmark and career consultant for internationals...
by Olivia Augustin | Oct 18, 2023 | Solo Session
Before Arnold Schwarzenegger was the Terminator, he was an Austrian immigrant. People mocked his accent, his body, and his ambition. In this quick chalk talk, Olivia breaks down three lessons from his story. Each one applies directly to learning English as an...
by Olivia Augustin | Aug 27, 2023 | Confidence & Fluency
Ever felt like you should know every rule of English grammar, every verb tense, every exception, on top of actually doing your job as an engineer? You don’t need to. That pressure to know it all is usually what gets in the way, not what helps. Learning to Say No...
by Olivia Augustin | Jul 13, 2023 | Guest Interview
Clients ask Olivia to translate their documents all the time — a tender spec, a contract, a manual. She always says no. Not because she won’t help, but because teaching English and translating are two different jobs, with two different kinds of training. So she...
by Olivia Augustin | May 23, 2023 | Guest Interview
Thinking about moving to Australia as an engineer? The timing might be better than you think. Australia is short on engineers right now, especially in regional areas, and employers are actively looking. But getting the job is about more than your technical skills....
