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Ep 62 Confidence, Self-Trust and Finding Your Inner...

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2026/09/24

What happens when you realise you don't actually know what you want?In this episode, I talk to Tanja Fauti about self-awareness, confidence, self-trust and finding your inner compass.We explore what happens when we become disconnected from our values, our bodies and our sense of what feels right, and why confidence is much more than something we can learn to perform.We talk about the physical experience of confidence and anxiety, the old inner voices and patterns that can still influence us years

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50:32

Ep 60: Don't Be the World's Best-Kept Secret with...

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2026/07/29

How many talented people stay invisible simply because they've been taught not to "show off"?In this inspiring conversation, Louise and communication specialist Susan Heaton-Wright explore why so many capable professionals hold themselves back, especially women, introverts and multilingual leaders.Susan shares her remarkable journey from being told as a child to stay in the background to becoming an award-winning opera singer, TEDx speaker and international communication expert. Together, Louise and

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47:37

Ep 49 What's Really Holding You Back? with Madeleine...

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2026/07/16

In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and former medical doctor Madeleine de Hauke for an honest conversation about fear, confidence and what really stops talented people from reaching their potential.Madeleine shares the deeply personal story behind leaving medicine after qualifying as a doctor, revealing how fear and self-doubt shaped one of the biggest decisions of her career. Together, we explore how fear often disguises itself as perfectionism, overthinking, procrastination or

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EP 58 The Hidden Cost of Overthinking at Work with...

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2026/06/27

Why do so many capable professionals replay conversations long after they've ended?In this episode, I'm joined once again by coach Linda Terry to explore the overthinking, rumination and self-doubt that many scientists, leaders and high achievers experience, especially when working in a second language.Together we discuss why perfectionism can be both a strength and a burden, how cultural and language differences add another layer of complexity to workplace communication, and why anxiety is often

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38:21

Ep. 56: Stop Hinting. Start Asking. with Elizabeth...

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2026/05/07

Ep. 56: Stop Hinting. Start Asking. with Elizabeth BachmannYou’re doing great work.But are you actually being heard?In this episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Bachmann, former opera director turned executive communication coach, to unpack a pattern that keeps many talented professionals invisible at work.We explore why hinting doesn’t work, why being “obvious” to you isn’t obvious to others, and how unclear communication quietly blocks opportunities.You’ll learn:• Why people don’t respond to hints,

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46:24

Ep.55 Why You’re Not Speaking Up and What It’s...

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2026/04/23

In this episode, I’m joined by Dagmar Albers, who spent over 20 years in pharma and successfully reduced a company’s gender pay gap from 15.9% to 6.6%.But this conversation isn’t really about pay.It’s about what actually holds capable professionals back from stepping into more senior roles, especially when working in a second language.We explore the patterns that quietly limit visibility and progression, even when the expertise is there.In this episode, we discuss:• Why the gender pay gap is more

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Ep54 Hard Power vs Soft Power Leadership with Beverly...

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2026/04/06

This episode communications coach Beverly McCluskey and I challenge common assumptions about leadership, communication, and confidence at work.We discuss the difference between “hard power” and “soft power” leadership, why resilience is often misunderstood, and how introverts and non-native English speakers can lead effectively without forcing themselves into a more extroverted style.If you’ve ever felt pressure to speak perfectly or act differently to be taken seriously, this episode will show you

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Ep 53 The Quiet Advantage: Elevating Introvert...

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2026/03/21

What if everything you were told about needing to speak up, be more visible, and "put yourself out there" was actually the wrong advice?In this episode I speak with David Burroughs, retired corporate leader and author of The Extrovert's Guide to Elevating Introvert Leaders in the Workplace, about the hidden personality bias that quietly holds introverted talent back, not because introverts lack ability, but because the system was never designed with them in mind.We explore:Why changing yourself to

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Ep.49 When Stage Fright Hits the C-Suite with Peter...

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2025/10/24

Even senior leaders and seasoned experts can feel their confidence vanish the moment they speak in English under pressure. In this episode, Louise Jefferies and executive speaking coach Peter Novak explore why stage fright is so common, especially for non-native speakers and what actually helps.They discuss why “calm down” is the wrong advice, how to reframe anxiety as excitement, and why authenticity always beats performance. A grounded, honest conversation about turning fear into focus and finding

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Ep 48 The Strengths of a well socialised Introvert...

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2025/10/04

What does it take for an introvert to thrive in leadership? In this episode, Charlotte Boujassy, Director of Talent Development, shares how she learned to navigate networking, public speaking, and career growth as a “well socialised introvert.”We discuss the limits of “fake it until you make it,” why genuine connections matter more than technical skills, and how introverts can turn their natural strengths into a powerful leadership advantage.🎧 Listen now to discover how introversion can fuel

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Ep 47 Speaking with Empathy with Dr Amira Koraiem

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2025/08/29

In this episode of English Talk, I’m joined by Amira Koraiem to explore how empathy shapes the way we connect and communicate at work. We talk about the hidden barriers behind language perfectionism, inner mental chatter and fear of judgement... and why empathy, both for ourselves and others, is the real key to speaking with confidence.

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Ep44 What If Selling Was Just Being Honest? with Max...

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2025/07/05

It’s not that selling is bad. It’s the way we approach it that causes the anxiety. The overthinking. The self doubt. But what if selling didn’t mean pushing yourself? What if it meant creating a space for truth with no agenda? That’s something introverts are wired for... They just need to see it differently.

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Ep 41 Introversion acquired or inherited? with Kacie...

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2025/05/24

Kacie and I talk about the difficulty of measuring language level and progress, as well as how these skills often don't transfer from the classroom to the boardroom or team meeting, when you work in a second or third language in industries such as IT, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech where the working language is English.

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Ep 40 Relatable, with Louise

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2025/05/17

Have you ever walked out of a meeting with your heart racing… not because you said too much, but because you didn’t fax anything at all? If so this episode is for you

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Ep 39 Introverts vs Extroverts with Jen Mohindra

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2025/05/10

What introverts process internally extroverts process more externally, how is that event possible? Of course this is a simplification of what's going on but it does give some insight as to how extroverts get more recognition. Introverts have a greater tendency to worry bout the impression the are giving to others. We worry that we're giving the impression that we're not interested or that we don't understand. That can result in a lot of mind chatter and stress.Join Jen and I as we discuss the and

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Ep 38 The root of the problem with Louise Jefferies

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2025/05/03

I the main complaint I hear from clients whether they’re coaching clients or language students is not having enough vocab. Listen in as I talk about the 3 different causes for lack, one way to build you vocab and an alternative way to get better access to the vocab you already know without spending hours making vocab cards. You can download here: https://bit.ly/3NJ1iOi And apply to take Find out more about my Core Transformation anxiety study here: https://bit.ly/4lnLgcf

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Ep 37 The pressure to be more extrovert and loud with...

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2025/04/26

There are a lot of people who feel they have to be more extroverted, be more loud and that can have a negative impact on how genuinely they come across. Listen in as we talk about authenticity and it importance in gaining trust in all areas of life.

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Ep 34 Why introverts are surviving while extroverts...

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2025/04/05

Why do I care about introverted non-native speakers, especially introverted scientists? That's the topic of this week's episode as I present to you my motivation to working in this field.

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Ep32 Frameworks, principles & techniques for...

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2025/03/29

Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communications coach with over 20 years of experience helping technical, analytical and introverted leaders amplify their influence and impact. Join us as we talking how to network and present with confidence as an introvert.

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Ep 33 Fight, flight, freeze or fawn and the 4...

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2025/03/22

As an introvert which coping mechanism do you use when faced with a stressful situation? Could it be that the method you use relates to the type of introvert you are? Listen in as I explain.

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