The Phil's Conversation Podcast

Phil Schiller
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The Phil’s Conversation podcast explores the art of communication, the journey of language learning, and how to discover your authentic English-speaking personality. Through honest stories, practical insights, and reflections from my work as an English language coach, I show how language is more than grammar and vocabulary; it’s identity, confidence, and connection. If you’re ready to improve your skills, find your voice, and live your English more fully, this podcast is for you.

  1. 12/11/2025

    37. Stop Surviving in English, Start Thriving in English

    In this episode, I talk about the difference between surviving in English and thriving in English. Survival mode keeps you focused on getting through the conversation. Your mind becomes protective, your mistakes feel bigger, and your real personality gets a little lost. Thriving feels completely different. You’re open, connected, and expressive — you feel your English instead of fighting it. You access creativity, new ideas, and a sense of confidence that comes from inside you. I share how to recognize survival mode, what triggers it, and how to shift into thrive mode using small but powerful practices like visualization, preparation, familiarisation, and rewriting old stories. If you want to sound more like yourself in English and feel more at ease in real conversations, this episode is for you.

    13 min

  2. 12/03/2025

    36. From Character to Personality: Why Feelings Shape the Way We Speak English Today

    What matters more today — who you are, or how you make people feel? In this episode, I explore the world’s shift toward personality and emotional connection, and how this shapes the way we speak English. I explain why second-language speakers often feel their personality gets “lost in translation,” and how building an identity in English helps unlock authentic, confident communication. A powerful episode for anyone who wants their English to feel more like them.

    9 min

  3. 11/07/2025

    35. Bridging the Gap between Values and Identity

    In 1997, Steve Jobs said, “To me, marketing is about values.” In this episode, I explore what that means, not for business, but for communication. Because speaking English is also about values. It’s about what you stand for when you speak, and how your voice connects you to others. I share the story behind my new manifesto, Bridge the Gap, and why I believe that when you find your true voice in English, you connect with yourself, with others, and with the world. This episode is about identity, courage, and the power of human connection, one voice, one story, one conversation at a time.

    7 min

  4. 10/24/2025

    34. Being Authentic in a Second Language

    What does it really mean to sound like yourself in English?In this episode, Phil explores the idea of authenticity in a second language, how it’s not about carrying your whole life story into English, but about expressing your personality, humor, and voice in the moment. You’ll hear reflections on accents, voice, and identity, and how authenticity connects to the True Voice Method — helping you stop performing and start living your English.

    9 min

  5. 10/07/2025

    33. AI Can Teach You English. But It Can’t Teach You to Be Yourself.

    AI can teach you grammar, vocabulary, and even help you practice pronunciation. But it can’t teach you to sound like yourself. In this episode, Phil explores the rise of AI in language learning, from Duolingo to ChatGPT and Univerbal, and asks where these tools truly help and where they fall short. Listen to learn: What AI language tools do well (and where they stop) Why real conversation builds confidence and flow How to combine AI + human learning for the best results What it means to be yourself in English If you’ve ever wondered, “Can AI really make me fluent?” This episode gives you a clear, honest answer.

    8 min

  6. 09/29/2025

    32. English: From Second Language to Second Nature

    In this episode of Phil’s Conversation Podcast, I explore a shift in how I see English: not as a “second language,” but as something more. English is used today as a bridge to the world — in business, in connection, in identity. For many people, it’s no longer simply secondary. It becomes part of who they are. I share why I treat English with my clients more like a first language of connection, and how this perspective can transform the way you practice. It’s about moving beyond exams and rules, and instead letting English become a natural extension of your personality. 🎧 Listen now and discover how English can feel less like a subject and more like home.

    5 min

  7. 09/23/2025

    31. English, Identity, and Mindset — with David Kelso Kaufher

    In this episode, I speak with trainer and coach David Kelso Kaufher about the real skills behind confident English: mindset, needs assessment, and practice with purpose. We talk about the “three hats” we both wear: teacher, trainer, and coach, and why switching between them helps learners grow. We explore perfectionism, why constant correction can sometimes block flow, and how to balance feedback with a safe space to speak. We also touch on identity: for many people, English isn’t just a second language anymore: it’s part of how they work, connect, and express themselves. If you want practical ideas to feel safer, more present, and more you in English, this conversation is for you. Learn more about David’s work: englishtext.ch

    41 min

  8. 09/15/2025

    30. Fossils in Your English

    Some mistakes in English never seem to go away. You keep repeating them, even after years of practice. Why? Because they’ve turned into fossils: errors that get stuck in your English because no one corrects them. People understand you, so they don’t say anything. But the mistake becomes part of your speech. In this episode, I explore what fossils are, why they form, and how they affect your confidence. Most importantly, I share how you can start hunting them down and replacing them with stronger habits. You don’t need to fix every mistake in your English. But if there are a few that really hold you back, it’s never too late to change them. Listen now and take the first step toward uncovering and replacing your fossils.

    9 min
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The Phil’s Conversation podcast explores the art of communication, the journey of language learning, and how to discover your authentic English-speaking personality. Through honest stories, practical insights, and reflections from my work as an English language coach, I show how language is more than grammar and vocabulary; it’s identity, confidence, and connection. If you’re ready to improve your skills, find your voice, and live your English more fully, this podcast is for you.

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