Home Podcasts Leadership English
Leadership English

Leadership English

Tannia Suárez 73 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Leadership English helps international professionals improve their English communication and executive presence. Hosted by communication expert Tannia Suárez, the show offers practical strategies for speaking clearly, confidently, and building impactful connections. Listeners learn to reduce over-explaining, handle pressure, and lead more effectively. Each episode focuses on real-world communication skills for career growth.

Episodes

EP 78 | The First Afro-Latina in Congress on Disagreeing Without Dividing
EP 78 | The First Afro-Latina in Congress on Disagreeing Without Dividing Oct 13, 2026 00:24:24 Congresswoman Analilia Mejía is diplomatic, but never shies away from confrontation. As the first Afro-Latina elected to the United States Congress and a daughter of Dominican and Colombian immigrants, she's spent 25 years learning how to build trust across real political and cultural differences.This conversation covers clarity of purpose as the anchor for adapting across cultures, a concrete
EP 77 | "Sorry, So Is That a Yes?": Why Smart Leaders Over-Explain (and How to Stop)
EP 77 | "Sorry, So Is That a Yes?": Why Smart Leaders Over-Explain (and How to Stop) Oct 5, 2026 00:21:16 You're in a boardroom. Someone asks you a simple question, are we going to hit the numbers this quarter. You know the answer. You've known it for two weeks. But what comes out is context, and more context, and somewhere around the word "July" you can feel the room start to drift. And then, very kindly, someone asks, "Sorry, so is that a yes?"If that moment made your sto
EP 76 | "Failure" Is the Wrong Word. Here's What a Founder Coach Calls It.
EP 76 | "Failure" Is the Wrong Word. Here's What a Founder Coach Calls It. Sep 8, 2026 00:38:53 For non-native English speakers who've ever felt like the funniest, sharpest version of themselves only exists in their first language, this conversation names something rarely said out loud.Omer Haciomeroglu spent eleven years building a tech company in English, his second language, and slowly noticed a specific superpower wasn't translating: his humor. The timing, the cultural references, the sp
EP 75 | Executive Presence Was Never Built for You.
EP 75 | Executive Presence Was Never Built for You. Aug 24, 2026 00:12:22 For non-native English speakers who've ever said the right thing in a meeting and watched someone else get the credit for it, this episode names exactly why that keeps happening, and it isn't your English.Tannia breaks down why most executive presence training was never built with non-native speakers in mind, reverse-engineered instead from what already sounded familiar to the native English speak
EP 74 | The Real Reason Your Accent Feels Like a Weakness
EP 74 | The Real Reason Your Accent Feels Like a Weakness Aug 10, 2026 00:35:34 For non-native English speakers building executive presence, this conversation asks a question most leaders feel but rarely say out loud: what does it actually cost to spend years hiding your accent just to fit into the room?Silke Meixner was born in Frankfurt, baptized in Kabul, and raised across Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and the Congo before her family settled in Germany. By the time she built her
EP 73 | Why the Smartest Person in the Room Goes Quiet
EP 73 | Why the Smartest Person in the Room Goes Quiet Jul 27, 2026 00:13:17 You have been in that meeting.A critical decision is being made. You have a real perspective on it. You reach for the words in English and the conversation moves on. The moment closes. And you stay quiet, not because you had nothing to say, but because the cost of saying it imperfectly felt too high.In this episode, Tannia names something that most high-performing international executives have bee
EP 72 | She Built a Global Career at Google With No Network
EP 72 | She Built a Global Career at Google With No Network Jul 13, 2026 00:35:36 Victoria Rozanska didn't have connections, referrals, or a native English advantage when she set her sights on Google. What she had was patience, persistence, and a mindset she calls detachment from the outcome.In this episode, Victoria walks Tannia through her path from Poland to the UK, into Google Dublin, and finally to Google's Bay Area headquarters, where she landed on a Friday and st
Ep 71 | Why Your Fluent English Sounds Uncertain in Leadership Roles
Ep 71 | Why Your Fluent English Sounds Uncertain in Leadership Roles Jan 14, 2026 00:04:41 Download this proven leadership communication framework today. 👉 https://www.tanniasuarez.com/insider
Ep 70 Lead Meetings [in English] with Confidence
Ep 70 Lead Meetings [in English] with Confidence May 4, 2025 00:16:09 In this episode, we'll dive into practical strategies for building unshakeable confidence as an executive whose first language isn’t English, and then share five powerful transition phrases that will help you guide any meeting or presentation with ease. Whether you’re leading board discussions, investor calls, or team stand-ups, these tips will keep you focused on your message and off the hams
Ep 69 Boost Your Business English with These 20 Must-Know Phrasal Verbs
Ep 69 Boost Your Business English with These 20 Must-Know Phrasal Verbs Feb 10, 2025 00:43:09 In this episode, you're going to learn how to use (and pronounce) 20 essential business English phrasal verbs that will help you communicate more naturally in the workplace.You'll learn practical definitions, real-world examples, and advanced pronunciation tips to confidently incorporate these expressions into your daily business interactions.Get the full list of phrasal verbs here: tannia
Ep 68 How to Be More Fluent in English with 3 Daily Habits
Ep 68 How to Be More Fluent in English with 3 Daily Habits Jan 6, 2025 00:18:56 In this episode, we uncover three actionable strategies to enhance your leadership communication in English. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a budding leader, these simple yet powerful tips will help you become a more articulate, confident, and effective communicator.🔑 Key TakeawaysRead Out Loud Daily• Learn why dedicating just one minute a day to reading out loud can dramatically impro
Ep 67 Let Go of Self-Doubt with This Guided Meditation for Confident English Communication
Ep 67 Let Go of Self-Doubt with This Guided Meditation for Confident English Communication Dec 13, 2024 00:15:27 Are you a non-native English speaker who sometimes feels insecure about your communication skills? You’re not alone, and this episode is here to help. In this guided meditation, you’ll learn to release self-doubt, silence your inner critic, and reconnect with your strengths as an English communicator.Whether you’re preparing for a meeting, presentation, or everyday conversation, this meditation wi

Recommended