🎙️New Episode: Navigating Information Overload, Critical Thinking & Clear Communication with Kira Shishkin | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals

In this powerful solo episode, Teacher Curtis Davies, confidence coach, pronunciation specialist, and communication expert, shares how global professionals can finally speak clearly and confidently at work in just 90 days. If you're tired of missing opportunities, avoiding conversations, or feeling stuck in your English communication, this episode is your wake-up call. Curtis introduces the 90-Day Next Level English Challenge, a proven system that helps you: ✅ Improve pronunciation ✅ Build fluency and clarity under pressure ✅ Ace job interviews and presentations ✅ Speak up in meetings without fear ✅ And finally, express yourself like the professional you are WATCH THIS VIDEO ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP-6V7CHKJk&ab_channel=RealEnglishConversations 🎙️ 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 sits down with Kira Shishkin — Founder & CEO of informed.now, the SMS-based news service trusted by leading professionals who want fact-based, bias-free information without overwhelm. Kira is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, a 4-time serial entrepreneur, a former co-founder of a $100M+ FinTech marketplace at Intuit, and a 2018 World Public Speaking Champion. His work spans investment banking, private equity, venture capital, crypto, publishing, and media innovation. He holds honors degrees in Economics, Philosophy, and Abstract Mathematics, plus accelerated executive programs at Stanford. Today's conversation is packed with insights on truth, clarity, thinking skills, and communication in a world full of noise. In this episode, you'll learn: 🧠 How to reduce information overload and think more clearly 📰 Why the modern news ecosystem is broken — and how to fix your relationship with information 🎯 How informed.now removes bias, clickbait, and ads while delivering only the signal 🗣️ What Kira learned from becoming the World Public Speaking Champion 🚀 Patterns he sees across successful founders, leaders, and innovators 🌍 How global professionals can stay informed without burnout 💡 A powerful mindset shift to filter truth from noise in daily life This is an eye-opening episode for anyone who struggles with misinformation, distraction, or staying informed while working in English. 🔗 Connect with Kira Shishkin & Informed.now 🌐 Website / Product: https://informed.now  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirashishkin/ Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/Kira.Shishkin 🎙️ 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 naturally at work. https://realenglishconversations.com/contact-us/ 👉 Book your trial session: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/ 🔥 Join the 90-Day English Challenge — now with 15% OFF using coupon code 90DAY15 https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/our-courses/90-day-next-level-english/ 🌐 Real English Conversations Website — https://realenglishconversations.com 🎧 Podcast — Spotify | Apple Podcasts Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/76ihNoEcjms6485Vt1ng5q Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-english-conversations-podcast-real-english-for/id977345837 📺 YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 💼 LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-davies-07928646/ 💖 Support us on Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/c/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast — the show that helps global professionals to speak clearly and confidently at work — host Curtis Davies talks with Deepak Chari, MS, an Engineer, Certified Biofeedback Specialist, and co-founder of the Chari Center of Health. Deepak is the creator of the Life Transformation Technology™ Program, which uses Advanced Voice Biofeedback to help people release hidden emotional blocks from stress, anxiety, past emotional experiences, and even ancestral patterns. His work helps clients feel calm, confident, empowered, and emotionally free, often creating rapid and unexpected breakthroughs in communication, confidence, and mental clarity. With a background in engineering, Deepak brings a powerful blend of scientific insight and emotional intelligence, helping people uncover the subconscious patterns affecting their performance, relationships, and self-expression. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: 🧠 What hidden emotional blocks are — and how they impact communication 🎙️ How your voice reveals stress patterns you don't even know you carry 🔬 How Advanced Voice Biofeedback works (explained simply for listeners) 🔥 The kinds of subconscious and ancestral patterns people hold 💡 A client story that shows the real power of emotional release 🌱 What people notice first when those emotional patterns are released 🏆 Deepak's most important advice for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to change This episode is especially powerful for international professionals, English learners, and anyone struggling with anxiety, confidence issues, or emotional blocks that affect their communication at work or in life. 📌 Connect with Deepak Chari 🌐 Website: https://www.fastanxietyhelp.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepakcharifastanxietyhelp/ 👉 Book a Complimentary 15-Minute Consultation: https://www.fastanxietyhelp.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.  https://realenglishconversations.com/contact-us/ 👉 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 📺 YouTube — Real English Conversations https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram — @rec.real.english https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 📘 Facebook — Real English Conversations https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 💼 LinkedIn — Curtis Davies https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-davies-07928646/ 💖 Support the Podcast — Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Aaron Ryan, an award-winning and bestselling author of nearly 40 books, including the fan-favorite Dissonance alien invasion saga, the Christian dystopian series The End, multiple sci-fi thrillers, children's books, and business books — including his guide on self-publishing. Aaron's creative journey began in second grade with a story called The Electric Boy. Since then, he has spent his life creating — not only as an author but also as a musician, producer, videographer, stage performer, voiceover artist, and more. His diverse background gives him a powerful and unique perspective on creativity, discipline, communication, and storytelling. In this conversation, Aaron shares his philosophy on writing, the mindset required to produce work consistently, the themes behind his most popular series, and how storytelling helps people — including English learners — become more confident communicators. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: 🔥 How Aaron writes consistently and stays inspired while producing dozens of books 🌍 How he builds complex, immersive sci-fi and dystopian worlds 💬 What storytelling teaches us about clear, confident communication 📚 What most authors misunderstand about self-publishing 🎨 How life experience, faith, creativity, and discipline shape his work ⭐ The #1 piece of advice he gives to anyone feeling stuck creatively or personally This is an inspiring and motivating conversation for global professionals, writers, English learners, creatives, and anyone who wants to build confidence and express themselves more clearly — in writing and in life. 📌 Connect with Aaron Ryan 🌐 Author Website: https://authoraaronryan.com/ 🎤 Speaking Website: https://speakeraaronryan.com/ 📱 All Social Links (dot.cards): https://dot.cards/authoraaronryan 🎬 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5976186/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@authoraaronryan FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://authoraaronryangroup.com https://www.facebook.com/authoraaronryan 🎙️ 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.  https://realenglishconversations.com/contact-us/ 👉 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 — Real English Conversations https://realenglishconversations.com 🎧 Listen to the 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 📺 YouTube — Real English Conversations https://www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations 📸 Instagram — @rec.real.english https://www.instagram.com/rec.real.english/ 📘 Facebook — Real English Conversations https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 💼 LinkedIn — Curtis Davies https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-davies-07928646/ 💖 Support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Todd Hancock, one of Vancouver's Canada's most recognized radio personalities, a former longtime afternoon host on CFOX 99.3 The Fox (2002–2014), and creator of the hugely successful Toddcast Podcast, which continues to grow across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and beyond. Todd began his radio career in 1996 and spent nearly two decades in one of Canada's most competitive markets, where he interviewed major artists, navigated unpredictable live broadcasts, and developed the confidence, speed, and storytelling skills necessary to thrive under the pressure of live radio. Todd also worked alongside previous Real English Conversations guest Darren "Danger" Grieve, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the chemistry, teamwork, and quick decision-making required when everything is happening live, in real time, in front of an audience. 🎧 Listen to the episode with Darren Grieve aka Danger Here -> Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WSDJhExWEzIPh1NzeEW78?si=620f47033fd747f1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-vancouver-radio-rock-music-reinvention/id977345837?i=1000738510176 In this episode, Todd opens up about his journey, the most intense moments of his broadcasting career, the art of staying cool when everything goes sideways, and how he reinvented himself through podcasting after leaving traditional radio. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: 🎙️ What decades in live radio teach you about confidence and quick thinking 🔥 The toughest on-air moments Todd faced — and how he saved them 🧠 How to stay calm when everything goes wrong (live or at work) 💬 How to speak with presence, authenticity & personality 🔄 Why Todd left radio and built the Toddcast Podcast 🎧 What interviewing big artists taught him about communication 💪 Todd's best advice for anyone struggling with speaking confidence This is a fun, honest, high-energy conversation full of stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes insights from nearly 30 years in broadcasting — perfect for global professionals, creatives, broadcasters, and anyone who wants to communicate with more confidence under pressure. 📌 Connect with Todd Hancock 🌐 Website: https://toddhancock.ca/ 🎧 Toddcast Podcast: Spotify: https://ecs.page.link/yPdTQ Apple Podcasts: https://ecs.page.link/tsfcy YouTube: https://ecs.page.link/abUvz iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/tcpc/id964382481 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/toddcastpodcast 📱 Social Media: Instagram: https://ecs.page.link/aTwKR Facebook: https://ecs.page.link/DDgC2 Twitter: https://ecs.page.link/td8qD 🎙️ 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.  https://realenglishconversations.com/contact-us/ 👉 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 💖 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RealEnglishConversationsPodcast 📘 Facebook — Real English Conversations https://www.facebook.com/RealEnglishConversationsOnline 📺 YouTube — Real English Conversations 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 episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Sam Murray, founder of The Breath Connection, a former British Royal Marine Commando, and an expert in breath retraining, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and stress resilience. After years of struggling with alcohol & drug addiction, chronic fatigue, anxiety, panic symptoms, poor sleep, and energy crashes, Sam discovered that dysfunctional breathing was at the core of his entire health cycle. By retraining his breath, he transformed his body, his mind, and his life — and now he teaches others to do the same. Sam has worked with law enforcement teams, firefighters, military personnel, NHS staff, high-performance athletes, and people in high-pressure roles who need to stay calm, focused, and emotionally steady under stress. His program, Back to Balance, helps people reset their breathing, quiet their mind, and regain control over their nervous system. This conversation will fundamentally change how you think about stress, confidence, and your breathing. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: 🫁 The hidden signs of dysfunctional breathing 🔥 Why anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout often start with the breath 🧠 How to reset your nervous system through breath retraining 🎤 How breathing impacts confidence, communication, and speaking under pressure 🌙 The link between breath and sleep, focus, performance, and emotional control 🌬️ Techniques you can use instantly before meetings, presentations, and interviews 💪 How breathwork supports trauma recovery and long-term resilience This episode is ideal for international professionals, leaders, speakers, or anyone seeking to manage stress, enhance communication, or boost confidence in high-pressure situations. 📌 Connect with Sam Murray — The Breath Connection 🌐 Website: https://www.thebreathconnection.org/ 📘 Back to Balance Program: https://www.thebreathconnection.org/back-to-balance-online-course 🧭 Work With Sam: https://www.thebreathconnection.org/registration LinkED In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-breath-connection-org/ 🎙️ 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.  https://realenglishconversations.com/contact-us/ 👉 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 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 episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Darren "Danger" Grieve, a 35-year, multi-award-winning broadcasting professional and one of Vancouver's most recognizable radio personalities. Darren built a long and successful career across some of Canada's biggest stations — Sonic Radio 104.9 FM, 96.9 Jack FM, City News 1130, 99.3 The Fox & XFM among others— He became a name known for his voice, Music knoweldge, his on-air presence, and his unforgettable interviews with some of the biggest names in Rock music and entertainment. Winner of Best Evening DJ in Vancouver for seven consecutive years, Darren has voiced countless commercials, promos, and PSA's across Canada. Now, after three decades behind the mic, he's stepping into a new chapter: voiceover, voice acting, and commercial on-camera work, bringing a lifetime of communication experience into a fresh creative path. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: 🎤 How to build a long, successful communication career 🧠 What really happens behind the scenes in radio and broadcasting 🔥 How to stay confident during high-pressure, public-facing work 💬 How to master your voice, presence, and storytelling 🔄 What it takes to reinvent yourself after decades in one career 🎧 Darren's biggest lessons from 35 years behind the mic This is a powerful, honest conversation about communication, resilience, creativity, and staying true to yourself while the world — and your career — evolves. 📌 Connect with Darren Grieve AKA DANGER Here ->  On Instagram -> Danger_on_air Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/darren.grieve.3 🎙️ 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.  https://realenglishconversations.com/contact-us/ 👉 Trial Session: 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 🔗 90-Day 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 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 powerful episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Bob Phibbs — The Retail Doctor®, one of the world's most recognized retail strategists, communication experts, and global keynote speakers. Bob has trained more than 250,000 sales professionals worldwide, helped global brands like LEGO, Brother, and Seiko, and is the creator of SalesRX, the leading online sales training platform. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, PBS, ABC, FOX, and he hosts Tell Me Something Good About Retail, the top podcast for retail and customer experience leaders. But this conversation goes far beyond retail. Bob and Curtis dive deep into human psychology, communication, confidence, influence, and the power of genuine connection—skills every international professional needs in 2025 and beyond. From real stories with Tom Clancy to hard-hitting insights about AI, leadership, and emotional selling, Bob shares decades of wisdom that will transform the way you communicate at work, build trust, and create meaningful connections—no matter your English level. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: 🧠 Why emotional impact—not information—creates influence 🤝 What world-class communicators do differently (and how you can model it) 🔊 The biggest mistakes people make with communication in English 🛠️ How AI is changing connection—and what humans still do better 🌍 How to build trust and confidence even if your English isn't perfect 🧭 The psychology behind great selling, leadership, and customer experience 🔥 The exact habits that help professionals stand out in any global workplace This episode is packed with stories, insights, and practical tools for international professionals, salespeople, leaders, and anyone who wants to communicate with more confidence and impact. 📌 Connect with Bob Phibbs 🌐 Website: https://retaildoc.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobphibbs/ 🎙️ Podcast — Tell Me Something Good About Retail https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-something-good-about-retail/id1247137950 📺 YouTube — The Retail Doctor https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRetailDoctor 🛍️ Online Retail Sales Training — SalesRX https://salesrx.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.  https://realenglishconversations.com/contact-us/ 👉 Trial Session: 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 🔗 90-Day 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 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 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.  https://realenglishconversations.com/contact-us/ 👉 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 episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies talks with Nick Shelton, bestselling author, TEDx international speaker, and creator of The Reset Button, a six-phase reinvention framework for people navigating life transitions and rediscovering purpose. Nick's journey is one of transformation, courage, and quiet strength. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and building a successful career in the oil and gas industry, he retired at 49, only to discover that freedom without purpose can feel like a slow collapse. That realization sparked a personal reset that led to new meaning, confidence, and contribution. Today, Nick helps others do the same, teaching professionals, retirees, and introverts how to rebuild identity, reconnect with themselves, and create a life that actually fits. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: 🧭 What happens after success, and how to find direction again ⚙️ The 6 phases of personal reinvention from The Reset Button 💬 How introverts can connect, network, and build confidence in social settings 🔥 Why freedom without clarity often leads to burnout 🌍 How to build new relationships and community, even when you move abroad This is an honest and powerful conversation about identity, purpose, and the courage to start over, perfect for anyone ready to reinvent their life or career. 📌 Connect with Nick Shelton 🌐 Websites: www.connectedintrovert.com www.resettheman.com 📘 Book: An Introvert's Guide to World Domination → Get it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B08GDV7B4B?tag=mxtagdefault-20&keywords=Nick%20Shelton%20an%20introverts%20guide%20to%20world%20domination&geniuslink=true 🎥 TEDx Talk: Watch Nick's TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAXFC2w-WiA 💼 LinkedIn: Nick Shelton https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasleonshelton/ 🎙️ 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.  https://realenglishconversations.com/contact-us/ 👉 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