Real English Conversations Podcast – Real English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies reveals a powerful secret that even many loyal listeners don't know: there's another Real English Conversations podcast, what we call A Sister Podcast, that's been quietly helping learners around the world for over 10 years: 👉 The English Phrasal Verb Podcast. If you've been studying English for years but still struggle to sound natural, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Curtis breaks down why most professionals can read and write English perfectly but freeze under pressure when speaking, and how mastering phrasal verbs unlocks your confidence, clarity, and fluency. You'll hear why expressions like "follow up," "wrap up," "look into," "come up with," and "pull together" are the secret to sounding clear, confident, and professional in real conversations. 🎧 In this episode, Curtis shares: ✅ Why textbook English doesn't prepare you for real communication ✅ The secret to sounding natural and professional in business English ✅ How to practice and internalize phrasal verbs quickly ✅ The story behind The English Phrasal Verb Podcast — and how it's changed lives for over a decade If you're ready to sound confident, fluent, and relaxed in English, this is your sign to start listening to the podcast that started it all. 🎙️Listen to The English Phrasal Verb Podcast HERE -> Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/5vUcD9kmWCvZud6PBC0Qn8?si=1990e03e773a48b9 Apple Podcasts -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/english-phrasal-verb-podcast-lessons-by-real-english/id1024006119 🌐 Learn more → realenglishconversations.com/phrasal-verb-podcast 📘 Take the Next Step Want to train your English like a professional athlete trains for peak performance? Join the English Phrasal Verb Course, a practical, structured system that helps you use phrasal verbs confidently in business conversations. 💼 realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/phrasal-verb-course 🎙️ Connect and Learn with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for business success? We currently have space for 5 professionals to join Teacher Curtis for 1-to-1 coaching. Book your trial session now and start speaking clearly, confidently, and effectively at work. 👉 Book your trial session here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ OR join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 🔗 Join the 90-Day English Challenge: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Website — realenglishconversations.com 🎧 Podcast — Apple Podcasts | Spotify Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/76ihNoEcjms6485Vt1ng5q?si=456b982c2dcd489a Apple Podcasts -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for/id977345837 Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/c/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast 📘 Facebook — Real English Conversations https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 📺 YouTube — Real English Conversations Channel https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram — @realenglishconversations https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 💼 LinkedIn — Curtis Davies https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-davies-07928646/

In this conversation, Nick Shelton, a bestselling author and TEDx speaker, shares his journey of personal reinvention after early retirement from the oil and gas industry. He emphasizes the importance of finding purpose, discussing how freedom without direction can lead to burnout. Nick reveals the six phases of his Reset Button framework, practical tips for introverts to connect authentically, and strategies for building new relationships abroad. This inspiring dialogue encourages anyone ready to reclaim their identity and purpose in life.

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Arias WebsterBerry, founder of WebsterBerry Marketing, Launch Ignition AI, and author, coach, and speaker who has helped entrepreneurs and teams generate over $112 million in revenue by mastering one skill: clear, human-centered communication. Arias teaches professionals and business leaders how to craft powerful stories, convey their message effectively, and utilize AI without compromising authenticity. His frameworks have helped international teams turn confusion into clarity and fear into confidence. But his story goes far beyond marketing success, Arias overcame early hardship, including periods of homelessness, and turned his journey into a message of resilience, leadership, and self-belief. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: 🔥 How to use simple storytelling to connect with your audience and colleagues 🧠 Why clarity always wins — even in complex global conversations 💬 How to use AI tools to support (not replace) your human voice 💪 The mindset shift from imposter syndrome to authentic confidence 🌍 Why communication is the #1 skill for leadership, persuasion, and impact This episode is packed with practical frameworks and inspiring insight — perfect for global professionals who want to communicate clearly, confidently, and authentically in English. 📌 Connect with Arias WebsterBerry 🌐 Website: www.AriasWebsterBerry.com 💼 WebsterBerry Marketing: www.WebsterBerryMarketing.com 🤖 Launch Ignition AI: www.LaunchIgnition.ai 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ariasweb 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/ariasweb 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for business success? We currently have space for 5 professionals to join Teacher Curtis for 1-to-1 coaching. Book your trial session now and start speaking clearly, confidently, and effectively at work. 👉 Book your trial session here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ OR join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 🔗 Join the 90-Day English Challenge: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Website — realenglishconversations.com 🎧 Podcast — Apple Podcasts | Spotify Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/76ihNoEcjms6485Vt1ng5q?si=456b982c2dcd489a Apple Podcasts -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for/id977345837 Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/c/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast 📘 Facebook — Real English Conversations https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 📺 YouTube — Real English Conversations Channel https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram — @realenglishconversations https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 💼 LinkedIn — Curtis Davies https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-davies-07928646/ 💖 Support us on Patreon — patreon.com/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Jason Johnson, Emotional Freedom & Transformation Coach and author of Detrimental Kindness: How Not to Lose Yourself While Helping Others. Jason helps people break free from over-giving, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment disguised as kindness. His work is about reclaiming boundaries, rediscovering your voice, and learning to live with confidence and emotional truth, not guilt or fear. Through his powerful message and lived experience, Jason shares how to stop betraying yourself in the name of being "nice" and start living a life rooted in authenticity, clarity, and freedom. ✨ In this episode, Jason shares: 💬 What "detrimental kindness" really means — and why it's so common for high achievers 🧠 How fear of judgment leads to self-silencing in relationships and workplaces 💪 Practical tools to build boundaries and emotional resilience 🌍 How to reconnect with your authentic self and communicate with confidence 💡 Why breaking free from over-helping leads to stronger, healthier connections Whether you're a professional who struggles to say "no," or someone who constantly puts others first, this episode will help you recognize your worth and start setting boundaries that protect your energy and peace. 🌐 Connect with Jason Johnson 📘 Get the Book — Detrimental Kindness: How Not To Lose Yourself While Helping Others 👉 Buy on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFZ2KFT2?psc=1&ref=cm_sw_r_apin_ct_EK81P86VFN698K0PVCRQ&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ct_EK81P86VFN698K0PVCRQ&social_share=cm_sw_r_apin_ct_EK81P86VFN698K0PVCRQ&language=en-US&csmig=1 📸 Instagram: @coachjasonjohnson https://www.instagram.com/coachjasonjohnson 📘 Facebook: Jason Johnson https://www.facebook.com/jason.johnson.7946 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for business success? We currently have space for 5 professionals to join Teacher Curtis for 1-to-1 coaching. Book your trial session now and start speaking clearly, confidently, and effectively at work. 👉 Book your trial session here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ OR join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 🔗 Join the 90-Day English Challenge: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Website — realenglishconversations.com 🎧 Podcast — Apple Podcasts | Spotify Spotify -> https://open.spotify.com/show/76ihNoEcjms6485Vt1ng5q?si=456b982c2dcd489a Apple Podcasts -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for/id977345837 Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/c/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast 📘 Facebook — Real English Conversations https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 📺 YouTube — Real English Conversations Channel https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram — @realenglishconversations https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 💼 LinkedIn — Curtis Davies https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-davies-07928646/ 💖 Support us on Patreon — patreon.com/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Jessica Rector, MBA, keynote speaker, author, and co-founder of The Say Yes Experience, to explore how self-awareness, boundaries, and authentic communication can transform your personal and professional life. Jessica has empowered thousands of leaders and teams to reconnect with their confidence, purpose, and communication power. Through her dynamic speaking and coaching, she helps people lead with intention, protect their energy, and create positive momentum at work and beyond. ✨ In this episode, Jessica shares: 💬 How learning to say "yes" to yourself helps you communicate with more clarity and confidence 🧠 Why emotional honesty and boundary-setting are essential for great leadership 🚀 Simple mindset shifts that create more meaningful connections at work 💡 How to realign your purpose and rediscover motivation when you've lost direction 🌍 The link between self-belief and authentic, effective communication across cultures Jessica's message is both powerful and practical, a reminder that the way we speak to ourselves is the foundation for how we lead, inspire, and connect with others. 🌐 Connect with Jessica Rector 💼 Website: JessicaRector.com 💬 The Say Yes Experience: SayYesExperience.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Jessica Rector on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarector/ 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for business success? We currently have space for 5 professionals to join Teacher Curtis for 1-to-1 coaching. Book your trial session now and start speaking clearly, confidently, and effectively at work. 👉 Book your trial session here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ OR join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 🔗 Join the 90-Day English Challenge: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Website — realenglishconversations.com 🎧 Podcast — Apple Podcasts | Spotify 📘 Facebook — Real English Conversations 📺 YouTube — Real English Conversations Channel 📸 Instagram — @realenglishconversations 💼 LinkedIn — Curtis Davies 💖 GET FREE LESSONS & LESSON PACKAGE DISCOUNTS -> Support us on Patreon — patreon.com/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast

In this special solo episode, host Curtis Davies, the founder of The Real English Conversations Podcast, opens up about the next chapter for the show and how you can be part of it. For years, this podcast has helped global professionals find their voice in English — not through grammar drills, but through real communication, mindset, and confidence. Now, Curtis is taking that mission one step further by launching the Real English Conversations Patreon community. If this podcast has ever helped you — inspired you to speak up, improved your fluency, or made you feel more confident in your professional English — this episode is your invitation to become part of something bigger. ✨ In this episode, Curtis shares: 💬 Why he created the Patreon community 🎧 What exclusive content and learning tools members receive 💪 How to join and start growing faster in your English journey 🌍 Why this community will change the way you learn, speak, and connect 💖 Join the Real English Conversations Community on Patreon 🎧 Become a Patron today: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast or view all membership options: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/realenglishconversationspodcast/membership Inside Patreon you'll find: ✅ Exclusive podcast episodes ✅ Full transcripts & study notes ✅ Fluency-building tools and mindset training ✅ Early access & behind-the-scenes content ✅ Discounts for the 90-Day English Challenge 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for business success? We currently have space for 5 professionals to join Teacher Curtis for 1-to-1 coaching. Book your trial session now and start speaking clearly, confidently, and effectively at work. 👉 Book your trial session here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ OR!!! Join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 🔗 Join the 90-Day English Challenge https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Website: — https://realenglishconversations.com NEW!!! Free English Lessons & Package discounts for PATREON Members -> https://www.patreon.com/c/realenglishconversationspodcast/membership 🎧 Podcast: Apple Podcasts — https://bit.ly/REC_Apple Spotify — https://bit.ly/REC_Spotify 📘 Facebook: Real English Conversations — https://bit.ly/REC_Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 📺 YouTube: Real English Conversations Channel — https://bit.ly/REC_YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 💼 LinkedIn: Curtis Davies — https://bit.ly/REC_LinkedIn

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Tom LeNoble, executive leader, international speaker, resilience coach, and philanthropist. Tom's career spans Fortune 500 giants, including MCI (VZ), Walmart.com (WMT), Palm (HP), and Facebook (META), as well as high-growth startups. Today, he serves as CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence and A Leadership Coach with the Miller Center at Santa Clara University, mentoring leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. A two-time survivor of life-threatening illnesses and the forthcoming author of My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns & High Heels, Tom shares his conviction — "I'm Still Here." His story is one of courage, reinvention, and the power to lead with purpose in the face of adversity. ✨ In this episode, Tom reveals: 💼 Leadership lessons from Fortune 500 boardrooms and startups 💪 How resilience redefines success after life-changing moments 🧠 Mindset shifts that help professionals stay strong under pressure 🌍 Why servant leadership and philanthropy matter now more than ever 💬 His mission is to inspire others through his book and coaching 📌 Connect with Tom LeNoble 🌐 Website — www.tomlenoble.com Podcast - https://www.tomlenoble.com/podcast LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/tomlenoble Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tomlenoble 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for business success? We currently have space for 5 professionals to join Teacher Curtis for 1-to-1 coaching. Book your trial session now and start speaking clearly, confidently, and effectively at work. 👉 Book your trial session here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ OR!!! Join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 🔗 Join the 90-Day English Challenge https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Website: — https://realenglishconversations.com NEW!!! Free English Lessons & Package discounts for PATREON Members -> https://www.patreon.com/c/realenglishconversationspodcast/membership 🎧 Podcast: Apple Podcasts — https://bit.ly/REC_Apple Spotify — https://bit.ly/REC_Spotify 📘 Facebook: Real English Conversations — https://bit.ly/REC_Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 📺 YouTube: Real English Conversations Channel — https://bit.ly/REC_YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 💼 LinkedIn: Curtis Davies — https://bit.ly/REC_LinkedIn

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Sam Malone, The lead spoken voice lecturer in Musical Theatre at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and teacher at RADA. Sam has trained performers who've gone on to lead roles in West End hits like Hadestown, Mean Girls, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, and more. But his expertise isn't limited to the stage. Sam also works with executives and global organizations such as Wagamama, Accenture, and Skadden, helping leaders communicate with clarity, impact, and presence. By combining spoken voice training, executive presence, and nervous system-informed practice, Sam equips professionals to speak with confidence and authenticity in even the toughest rooms. ✨ In this episode, Sam shares: 🎭 Lessons from his training that business leaders can apply immediately 🧠 The role of the nervous system in confident, under-pressure communication 💼 Common mistakes executives make when presenting to teams and clients 🌍 Advice for global professionals speaking English as a second language 🎙️ Why authenticity and authority can (and should) go hand in hand 📌 Connect with Sam Malone Get Sam's Book Why They Can't Hear You -> https://www.elevatevoice.co.uk/book 🌐 Website: Elevate Voice — https://www.elevatevoice.co.uk/actor 💼 LinkedIn: Sam Malone — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-malone-voice/ 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for business success? We currently have space for 5 professionals to join Teacher Curtis for 1-to-1 coaching. Book your trial session now and start speaking clearly, confidently, and effectively at work. 👉 Book your trial session here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ OR!!! Join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 🔗 Join the 90-Day English Challenge https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Website: — https://realenglishconversations.com NEW!!! Free English Lessons & Package discounts for PATREON Members -> https://www.patreon.com/c/realenglishconversationspodcast/membership 🎧 Podcast: Apple Podcasts — https://bit.ly/REC_Apple Spotify — https://bit.ly/REC_Spotify 📘 Facebook: Real English Conversations — https://bit.ly/REC_Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 📺 YouTube: Real English Conversations Channel — https://bit.ly/REC_YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 💼 LinkedIn: Curtis Davies — https://bit.ly/REC_LinkedIn

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Kam Knight, coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of more than a dozen books on mental, emotional, and physical performance. Kam is known for offering fresh, out-of-the-box perspectives that move beyond traditional ideas. His books have become the gold standard in their fields, helping over 500,000 people worldwide. Beyond writing and coaching, Kam is also a passionate traveler who has visited more than 100 countries, collecting insights that shape his unique approach to human potential. ✨ In this episode, Kam shares: 🧠 What first inspired his exploration of mental, emotional, and physical performance 📚 Why his books have become essential guides for readers worldwide 💡 The power of fresh perspectives to disrupt limiting beliefs 🌍 How traveling to 100+ countries shaped his coaching and worldview 🔥 Practical tools professionals can use today to manage confidence, stress, and self-doubt 🖊️ The discipline and motivation behind writing a dozen bestselling books 📌 Connect with Kam Knight 🌐 Website: kamknight.com — https://kamknight.com 📸 Instagram: @ikamknight — https://instagram.com/ikamknight 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/ikamknight — https://facebook.com/ikamknight 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@ikamknight — https://youtube.com/@ikamknight 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ikamknight — https://linkedin.com/in/ikamknight 🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@ikamknight — https://tiktok.com/@ikamknight 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for business success? We currently have space for 5 professionals to join Teacher Curtis for 1-to-1 coaching. Book your trial session now and start speaking clearly, confidently, and effectively at work. 👉 Book your trial session here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ OR!!! Join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 🔗 Join the 90-Day English Challenge https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Website: — https://realenglishconversations.com NEW!!! Free English Lessons & Package discounts for PATREON Members -> https://www.patreon.com/c/realenglishconversationspodcast/membership 🎧 Podcast: Apple Podcasts — https://bit.ly/REC_Apple Spotify — https://bit.ly/REC_Spotify 📘 Facebook: Real English Conversations — https://bit.ly/REC_Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 📺 YouTube: Real English Conversations Channel — https://bit.ly/REC_YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram: @realenglishconversations — https://bit.ly/REC_Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 💼 LinkedIn: Curtis Davies — https://bit.ly/REC_LinkedIn

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Linda "Love" Lemos, M.P.S., a dynamic professional with expertise spanning political management, legal studies, and business consulting. Linda is a Certified Speaker, Book Author, Senior Consultant, Producer, and Podcaster, passionate about empowering individuals and organizations with innovative solutions. With dual Master of Professional Studies degrees in Political Management and Paralegal Studies, she brings deep expertise in political strategy, legal analysis, and business leadership. Her career includes advising clients on complex political and legal landscapes, producing media to amplify important conversations, and speaking internationally to inspire audiences with her vision and knowledge. In this episode, Linda shares: 📊 The crossover between politics, business, and law, and why communication is key in all three 🎙️ How producing media and podcasts amplifies important conversations 💼 Lessons from working as a Senior Consultant and navigating high-stakes environments 📚 Why speaking and writing are powerful ways to inspire and influence 🌍 Her mission is to empower professionals and organizations with innovative, impactful solutions. 📌 Connect with Linda "Love" Lemos Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-lemos-eaoalegal/ Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/linda.lemos Email inquiries -> ResilienceSpeakerLindaLove7@gmail.com 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for business success? We currently have space for 5 professionals to join Teacher Curtis for 1-to-1 coaching. Book your trial session now and start speaking clearly, confidently, and effectively at work. 👉 Book your trial session here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ OR!!! Join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 🔗 Join the 90-Day English Challenge https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Website: — https://realenglishconversations.com NEW!!! Free English Lessons & Package discounts for PATREON Members -> https://www.patreon.com/c/realenglishconversationspodcast/membership 🎧 Podcast: Apple Podcasts — https://bit.ly/REC_Apple Spotify — https://bit.ly/REC_Spotify 📘 Facebook: Real English Conversations — https://bit.ly/REC_Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 📺 YouTube: Real English Conversations Channel — https://bit.ly/REC_YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram: @realenglishconversations — https://bit.ly/REC_Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 💼 LinkedIn: Curtis Davies — https://bit.ly/REC_LinkedIn