English Talk — Speaking up in English at work for introverts with Louise Jefferies

Louise Jefferies
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Join me as I talk with guests about the challenges of speaking up English at work as an introvert and a non–native and how to overcome these insecurities.

  1. AUG 29

    Ep 47 Speaking with Empathy with Dr Amira Koraiem

    In this episode of English Talk, I’m joined by Amira Koraiem to explore how empathy shapes the way we connect and communicate at work. We talk about the hidden barriers behind language perfectionism, inner mental chatter and fear of judgement... and why empathy, both for ourselves and others, is the real key to speaking with confidence.

    40 min

  2. AUG 9

    Ep 46 From scared stiff… to TEDx with Douglas McCloskey.

    Think confident speakers are born that way? Think again. In this episode, Douglas shares how anyone can train for confidence like athletes train for sport. Together we discuss how ditching scripts, harnessing fear, and learning to speak with authority is possible without pretending to be an extrovert.

    45 min

  3. JUL 19

    Ep 45 Leading Without Loudness with Patrick Bartosch

    Can introverts succeed and even lead in an extrovert-friendly workplace? In this episode, Patrick Bartosch shares how he learned to act extroverted when it matters, why it’s not about being fake, and how introverts can recharge, communicate effectively, and get heard without burning out. Practical insights, personal stories, and a reminder: you don’t need to be perfect ... just prepared.

    51 min

  4. JUL 5

    Ep44 What If Selling Was Just Being Honest? with Max Gibert

    It’s not that selling is bad. It’s the way we approach it that causes the anxiety. The overthinking. The self doubt. But what if selling didn’t mean pushing yourself? What if it meant creating a space for truth with no agenda? That’s something introverts are wired for... They just need to see it differently.

    44 min

  5. JUN 20

    Ep Ep 43 Advancing Your Career as an Introvert with Patrick Bartosch

    Introverts often feel overlooked in the fast-paced world of Pharma & Biotech. Patrick Bartosch and I discuss how to balance authenticity with visibility, use communication as a career lever, and build leadership presence... even if speaking up isn’t your natural style.

    51 min

  6. JUN 8

    Ep 42 Chat GPT interviews me about my work

    As an experiment I uploaded all my social media accounts and marketing material and asked Chat GPT to interview me as if it were a potential client wanting to know more about me and how I work. The episode isn't scripted, I had no idea what it was going to ask me but I think you might find some of its questions interesting!

    24 min

  7. MAY 24

    Ep 41 Introversion acquired or inherited? with Kacie Bail

    Kacie and I talk about the difficulty of measuring language level and progress, as well as how these skills often don't transfer from the classroom to the boardroom or team meeting, when you work in a second or third language in industries such as IT, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech where the working language is English.

    47 min

  8. MAY 17

    Ep 40 Relatable, with Louise

    Have you ever walked out of a meeting with your heart racing… not because you said too much, but because you didn’t fax anything at all? If so this episode is for you

    14 min
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