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The Fluent Edge Podcast

Sean Watson and Dr Howie Jacobson

🎙️ THE FLUENT EDGE Level up your English. Amplify your impact. The Fluent Edge is your weekly power-up for professional English, clear communication, and executive presence. Hosted by Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson, we help globally-minded professionals master the language and mindset to lead with confidence. Real business English, leadership tools, and personal growth—all in 15-minute episodes.

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29:44

The Power of the Polite No | The Fluent Edge Ep 12

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/12/07

The Power of a Polite No | Fluent Edge Podcast Ep 12Learn how to say no politely, confidently, and professionally. This episode teaches you clear language, cultural strategies, and tone techniques for advanced English communication. Ideal for global professionals who want stronger boundaries, clearer decisions, and more confident workplace English. 🗣️✨====================================================🧠 What You’ll Learn• Why saying no feels difficult• How different cultures shape refusal styles•

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16:53

Time Is Not What You Think

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/09/23

🎙️ The Fluent EdgeWhat if time wasn’t your enemy but your ally?In this episode of The Fluent Edge, Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson explore how cultures, language, and leadership shape the way we think about time—and how to manage it more effectively.🎯 Perfect for advanced English learners, global professionals, and leaders who want to use time with purpose.👇 Chapters, coaching links, tools, and timestamps below!👉 ⏰📄 Download the Free Expressions & Phrasal Verbs About Time PackWeb link

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11:29

Calm the Mind, Conquer the Fear - Part 2 | The Fluent...

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/08/20

👉 What if your breath could help you speak English more clearly?In this episode of The Fluent Edge, Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson dive into the science of breathwork, mindfulness, and imposter syndrome—and how these tools help you stay calm, focused, and fluent under pressure.🎯 Ideal for advanced English learners, professionals, and presenters.👇 Chapters, coaching links, tools, timestamps, and more below!⬇️ Free DownloadMindful Speaking Routine: A 5-Minute Pre-Speaking Ritual -

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14:28

Calm the Mind, Conquer the Fear - Part 1 | The Fluent...

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/07/28

🎧 Episode 009 - Part 1 – Calm the Mind, Conquer the FearPodcast: The Fluent EdgeHosts: Sean Watson & Dr. Howie JacobsonEver felt your heart race before a meeting—or gone blank on a word you definitely knew?You’re not alone. Over 60% of advanced English learners experience language anxiety. The good news? A simple, science-backed technique can help: mindfulness.In this episode, Sean and Howie dive into how mindfulness and breathwork can dramatically improve your English fluency, focus, and

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17:59

Break the Ice in 90 Seconds: Making Meetings Feel...

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/07/07

📝 Episode Description:Most people treat small talk as fluff—but what if those first 90 seconds are the moment you win (or lose) trust?In this episode of The Fluent Edge, Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson show advanced English learners and global professionals how micro-banter can cut tension, spark connection, and let you step into quiet leadership—even when you’re not the one running the meeting.From three universal icebreakers to tips for cross-cultural rapport, this is your field guide to

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16:39

What Smart Leaders Do With AI

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/06/21

🎧 Episode 007 – What Smart Leaders Do With AIMost leaders treat AI like a tool—like Excel on steroids.But what if the real power of AI isn’t just faster output... but better thinking?In this episode of The Fluent Edge, Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson explore how advanced English learners and forward-thinking professionals can treat AI not just as an assistant—but as a strategy partner, creative challenger, and emotional intelligence booster.From designing prompts that push your thinking, to

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23:19

Why English Spelling Makes No Sense | The Fluent Edge...

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/06/05

❓ Episode Title: Why English Makes No SenseEpisode Description:From cough to though to hiccough, English pronunciation often feels like a cruel joke—and it’s not your fault.In this episode of The Fluent Edge, Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson uncover the historical, cultural, and accidental chaos that makes English sound so illogical. From Vikings and French invaders to Dutch printers who didn’t speak English, you'll learn why spelling and pronunciation rarely line up—and how understanding this

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22:05

What Might You Try? The Anti-Advice Secret to Better...

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Giving advice to soon feels helpful—but often backfires.In this episode, Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson unpack why telling people what to do makes you the bottleneck… and how a simple reframe—“What might you try?”—can turn you into a better leader, teammate, teacher, or coach.Whether you're managing a global team, supporting a friend, or just trying to avoid sounding like a know-it-all, this episode is your fluency and leadership reset.🔹 If you’re fluent in English but still feel unsure how to

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17:28

Voicenotes: The Fluency Hack You're Not Using Yet |...

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/05/14

What do prompt fatigue, robotic English, and voice memos have in common?They’re all symptoms of the AI age—and clues for how to speak and write more clearly in high-performance environments.In this episode, Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson unpack the hidden danger of sounding just like everyone else in a world full of ChatGPT clones. From “output convergence” to “idea flattening,” they reveal how even advanced English users risk losing their voice—and how tools like VoiceNotes can bring it back.🔹

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16:18

The Calmest Person Wins: How Emotional Control Boosts...

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Feel like your English is strong, but your confidence disappears when the pressure’s on?This episode explores how staying calm — not clever — wins the room.Why do some professionals instantly command respect while others get talked over? It’s not just about fluency. It’s about emotional control, tone, and timing.Join Sean Watson, business English coach and former opera singer, and Dr. Howie Jacobson, executive performance coach, for a bold, practical, and engaging conversation on:🧠 Staying calm in

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12:53

From Opera to English Coach – How Sean Helps Pros...

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/05/07

What do opera, AI, and awkward meetings have in common?They all shaped how Sean Watson became one of today’s go-to coaches for professional English fluency and workplace communication.In this first-ever interview-style episode, Dr. Howie Jacobson flips the script and interviews co-host Sean Watson about his journey from stage to screen — and how he helps professionals not just learn English, but speak it powerfully in high-stakes settings.🔹 Whether you're advanced but still second-guessing your

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27:27

How to Sound Powerful in English (Even If You’re...

The Fluent Edge Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Struggling to speak confidently in meetings or presentations — even though your English is advanced?This episode unpacks the real reasons professionals freeze in English…and what to do instead.Join Sean Watson, business English coach and former opera singer, and Dr. Howie Jacobson, executive performance coach, for a bold, honest, and practical conversation on:🧠 Speaking under pressure🎯 Executive presence for non-native speakers🧩 Phrasal verbs and collocations (finally explained clearly)🤖 How AI

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