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

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

Real English Conversations: With Curtis Davies - English Podcast 71 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

This podcast is designed for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to communicate like a professional in business settings. Hosted by Curtis Davies, a confidence trainer and fluency coach, it covers strategies for speaking confidently in meetings, presenting ideas, handling interviews, and building relationships. Each episode provides practical, real-world English tips to help international professionals succeed in their careers.

Episodes

🎙️New Episode: Authentic Communication, Public Speaking & Overcoming Self-Doubt For Business English with TEDx Speaker Sam Ghanem | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️New Episode: Authentic Communication, Public Speaking & Overcoming Self-Doubt For Business English with TEDx Speaker Sam Ghanem | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Jul 22, 2026 52:22 Why do so many intelligent professionals still struggle with confidence—even when their English is already good? In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis Davies sits down with TEDx speaker, comedian, communication coach, and entrepreneur Sam Ghanem to explore one of the biggest challenges facing international professionals today: believing in yourself when it mat
🎙️How To Stop Worrying About Your Accent And Pronunciation For Business English | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️How To Stop Worrying About Your Accent And Pronunciation For Business English | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Jul 15, 2026 20:55 Do you feel embarrassed by your English accent? Many English learners believe they must sound like a native speaker before they can succeed professionally. But is that really true? In this special re-release from the Real English Conversations archives, Curtis Davies and former co-host Amy Whitney explore one of the biggest misconceptions in English learning: that eliminating your accent is the ke
🎙️How Great Teachers Build Confidence, Resilience & Success with Mike Foster | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️How Great Teachers Build Confidence, Resilience & Success with Mike Foster | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Jul 8, 2026 43:41 What does it really take to become a great teacher, and what can English learners learn from the classroom? In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis Davies sits down with long-time friend Mike Foster, a Canadian high school Physical & Health Education teacher from British Columbia. Mike's journey wasn't straightforward. After graduating with degrees in Kinesiolog
🎙️James Murgatroyd talks about Going to London,  British Culture,  Music & Being a Business Owner | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️James Murgatroyd talks about Going to London, British Culture, Music & Being a Business Owner | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Jul 1, 2026 27:02 In this latest episode of The Real English Conversations podcast, Curtis welcomes special guest James Murgatroyd from Holler Digital, reminiscing about their high school days and James's recent trip to London to see his favorite band, Galliano. James shares his experience of walking around London, enjoying classic British foods, and doing radio shows together.   The conversation turns to their sha
🎙️Indigenous Culture, Wisdom, Confidence, Language Learning & Cultural Identity with Lance Cardinal | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️Indigenous Culture, Wisdom, Confidence, Language Learning & Cultural Identity with Lance Cardinal | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Jun 24, 2026 01:07:15 What does it mean to truly find your voice? In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis sits down with his longtime high school friend Lance Cardinal, an internationally recognized Indigenous artist, television host, entrepreneur, actor, comedian, cultural ambassador, and member of the Bigstone Cree Nation. For English learners, language is about much m
🎙️Why Do You Freeze When Speaking Business English And How to Overcome It with Edit B. Kiss | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️Why Do You Freeze When Speaking Business English And How to Overcome It with Edit B. Kiss | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Jun 17, 2026 44:53 Do you ever freeze when speaking English? Maybe you know exactly what you want to say, but the words won't come out. Maybe you overthink every sentence, worry about making mistakes, or feel nervous speaking in meetings, presentations, or everyday conversations. In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis Davies sits down with Edit B. Kiss—holistic mentor, trauma hea
🎙️The Top 10 Habits of Confident Communicators & the 7 Colors Of The Voice For Business English with David Tyler | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️The Top 10 Habits of Confident Communicators & the 7 Colors Of The Voice For Business English with David Tyler | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Jun 10, 2026 46:11 Do confident professionals communicate differently? The answer is yes — and the good news is that confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build. In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis sits down with communication expert, voice actor, broadcaster, speaker, and author David Tyler, creator of the book Connect: A Field Guide for Master Communicators.
🎙️How To Build Real English Speaking Confidence, & Stop Doubting Yourself in Business English & Real Life with John Kundly | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️How To Build Real English Speaking Confidence, & Stop Doubting Yourself in Business English & Real Life with John Kundly | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Jun 3, 2026 53:07 Do you ever feel like you're capable of more, but something is holding you back? Many English learners struggle with confidence. They know more English than they think they do, but fear, self-doubt, overthinking, and the fear of making mistakes stop them from speaking naturally and expressing themselves fully. In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis sits down wi
🎙️Pt. #6 Of 6 How to Master the PlotWeaver Parallel Plot Pattern for Business English with Curtis Davies, Mod Hob Matt & Maryam Shoja | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️Pt. #6 Of 6 How to Master the PlotWeaver Parallel Plot Pattern for Business English with Curtis Davies, Mod Hob Matt & Maryam Shoja | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals May 20, 2026 45:16 What happens when three completely different life journeys collide around the same global challenge? In the final episode of our 6-part Plot Pattern series, Curtis Davies is joined once again by co-host Matt Gardner (Mod Hob Matt) — along with special guest Maryam Shoja, co-founder of the Mod Hob Cooperative — to explore one of the most advanced storytelling frameworks yet: the Parallel Plot Patte
🎙️Pt. #5 Of 6 How to Master the PlotWeaver Monomyth Plot Pattern for Business English with Curtis Davies & Mod Hob Matt | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️Pt. #5 Of 6 How to Master the PlotWeaver Monomyth Plot Pattern for Business English with Curtis Davies & Mod Hob Matt | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals May 13, 2026 38:14 Why do so many English learners struggle with perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome — even when they're improving? In Part 5 of our 6-part Plot Pattern series, Curtis Davies is joined again by co-host Matt Gardner (Mod Hob Matt) to explore one of the most powerful storytelling and personal growth frameworks ever created: The Monomyth Plot Pattern — also known as The Hero's Journey. This
🎙️Pt. #4 Of 6 How to Master the PlotWeaver Circular Plot Pattern for Business English with Curtis Davies & Mod Hob Matt | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️Pt. #4 Of 6 How to Master the PlotWeaver Circular Plot Pattern for Business English with Curtis Davies & Mod Hob Matt | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals May 6, 2026 35:48 Why do so many professionals feel stuck in their English progress, even when they're practicing consistently every day? In Part 4 of our 6-part Plot Pattern series, Curtis Davies is joined by co-host Matt Gardner (Mod Hob Matt) to explore one of the most practical and powerful frameworks yet: the Circular Plot Pattern. This episode reveals why progress in English (and in life) isn't about pushing
🎙️Pt. #3 Of 6 How to Master the PlotWeaver Non-Linear Plot Pattern for Business English with Curtis Davies & Mod Hob Matt | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals
🎙️Pt. #3 Of 6 How to Master the PlotWeaver Non-Linear Plot Pattern for Business English with Curtis Davies & Mod Hob Matt | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global Professionals Apr 22, 2026 17:42 Why do smart professionals struggle to explain complex ideas clearly in English? It's not because the ideas are too complicated… It's because they don't know how to connect them. In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, the show that helps global professionals speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies is joined once again by co-host Matt Gardner (Mod Hob Matt) to

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