In this episode of Speaking of Stories, I’m joined by English coach Lisa Wood, creator of the Calm Way.

We explore what really holds people back from speaking English confidently and why it’s often not vocabulary or grammar.

Lisa shares her personal journey learning French and Spanish, and how it led her to develop a more human, brain-friendly approach to language learning focused on mindset, communication, and real-life use.

We talk about:

• Why traditional language learning methods don’t prepare you for real conversations
• The role of mindset, confidence, and self-acceptance in speaking English
• How perfectionism and fear of judgement block communication
• Why native speakers also need better communication awareness
• Practical strategies like paraphrasing and simplifying your message
• What it really means to feel like yourself in another language

If you live or work in English in a global environment and still feel blocked, stuck, or unconfident - this conversation will resonate.

🎁 Lisa shares a free masterclass for listeners of this podcast: 4 Essential Habits to Overcome Fear and Speak English Naturally (code: CALM)

Find Lisa on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/your.english.self

Find me on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/englishcoachsukhi

Work with me:

https://english-every-day.kit.com/9439715d75

Hello, I’m Sukhi and welcome to my podcast Speaking Of Stories. I’m endlessly fascinated by people’s stories, and this podcast is an exploration of them through connected conversations about how language weaves in and out of identity, belonging, and lived experience.

Today I’m speaking with Tino Giaccotto, a stand-up comedian based in Manchester.

We speak about what it takes to be funny in your non-main language, how he's reclaimed his accent after it being his biggest insecurity in English, and what happened on a date even with zero English!

Sit back and enjoy a part of Eunji’s story.

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I'm Sukhi, a speaking & communication coach who works with global English speakers, typically for work. If you feel something is missing within your fluency, find out more information of how we can work together at the links below.

Find out more here

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/englishcoachsukhi/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishCoachSukhi

You can find more about Tino here:

https://www.instagram.com/tinogiaccotto_comedian/

Hello, I’m Sukhi and welcome to my podcast Speaking Of Stories. I’m endlessly fascinated by people’s stories, and this podcast is an exploration of them through connected conversations about language, identity, and life.

Today I’m speaking with Eunji, the owner of The Thirsty Korean restaurant in Manchester.

We speak about running a business and living in Manchester as a 2nd+ English speaker, what's she learnt over the past 6 years when it comes to letting go of people's judgments, how native speakers sometimes don't help with creating understanding within a conversation, and how a little bit of positive craziness (delusion) goes a long way.

Sit back and enjoy a part of Eunji’s story.

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I'm Sukhi, a speaking & communication coach who works with high-level English-speaking executives in global workplaces. If you're someone who feels like their voice is not fully formed in English or something is missing within your fluency, find out more information of how we can work together at the links below.

Find out more here

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/englishcoachsukhi/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@EnglishCoachSukhi

You can find more about The Thirsty Korean here:

https://www.instagram.com/thethirstykorean/?hl=en