62. Top 4 Confidence Boosters for Public Speaking

Do you avoid speaking up in English because you don't want to feel embarrassed? In this episode I will share with you 5 tips to overcome feelings of embarrassment while speaking English so you can confidently speak up and share your thoughts, experience, ideas, and expertise without fear.

21 Mar 202236min

Are you a confident person? The question of confidence is not an all or nothing concept. In this episode you will come to understand what it takes to have greater self-confidence and how to create greater confidence in the skill of speaking English.

14 Mar 202244min

"I will feel confident when I speak like a native" This is the mindset that many of my students have when they first start working with me inside the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program. But what if you could feel confident BEFORE speaking like a native? And what if feeling confident now was an important step to achieving your goal of speaking English like a native? In this episode I will help you learn how to feel confident NOW so you can be the most successful in your journey to speak English like a native. RESOURCES: TED Talk by Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are Confident Thoughts To Practice: It’s okay to make mistakes The more I practice, the better I get I have the grit and determination to succeed at anything I set my mind to I’m getting better every day I’m proud of the way I keep trying I am good enough right now to speak up and practice If they have a problem with the way I speak English, that’s about them, not about me I speak multiple languages, I’m amazing! I’m tired of staying silent, it’s time to speak up and create the life of my dreams! What confident thoughts would you add?

7 Mar 202222min

Let's take the mystery out of the process of changing an accent. An accent is when you use the sounds and rhythms of your first language while speaking English To learn to speak English like a native speaker you have to learn to hear the difference between the way you say the sounds and rhythms of English and the way a native speaker uses them. Then you start the process of retraining your ear and mouth to move in this new way. The science is simple, the process takes time and repetition. But as you are patient with the process you'll have great success in transforming your spoken English. Want to know what is the difference between you and a native English speaker? We can help! Get a Full Accent Assessment by a certified American Accent Trainer by clicking here: https://pronunciationpro.com/full-accent-assessment/

28 Feb 202221min

From a struggle with a severe stammer as a child to becoming fluent in 4 languages, Amadou has shown what it looks like to use the power of the compound effect in his life. Small, consistent action done over time leads to amazing results. His patience, confidence, and determination to succeed has helped Amadou do amazing things in his life and career. Starting as a low level employee at Disneyland Paris, Amadou recognized that if he was going to survive and thrive in his job at Disney that he would need to learn multiple languages. So he did! Amadou shares his tips and tricks for learning languages fast as well as his philosophy for growing a little every day. RESOURCES: Elevator Pitch Template - How To Introduce Yourself In English: https://youtu.be/TL40zCJHt2g Join Amadou's Language Exchange Group by clicking here: https://calendly.com/amadou-/framelanguages Any questions for Amadou, email him here: amadou@framelanguages.com Meet Up Groups: https://www.meetup.com/ - a great way to connect with people to practice English while doing what you love

21 Feb 202232min

In this episode I share with you 3 powerful but simple daily practices that will help you dramatically improve your spoken English These practices are: 1. Use the 3 Easy Tips 2. Read out loud for 2 minutes every day with your focus on the 3 Easy Tips 3. Listen to American English audiobooks or podcasts daily I promise you that if you do these 3 practices consistently every day you will be amazed at the improvement you will see in your spoken English over the coming months and years. Recommended Podcasts: TED Talks Daily A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek Work Life with Adam Grant Taken For Granted Super Soul with Oprah Increase Your Impact with Justin Su'a

19 Feb 202223min

Throughout the Pronunciation Pro Podcast I will have the privilege of sharing the success stories of many of my students. Today I'm going to share a piece of my story with you. I'll share how I got started in accent training, the passion I feel for this work, and the deep love I've developed for my students along the way. I'll also share with you how I discovered my unique approach to confidence training through my own personal challenges. This one of a kind confidence training has helped my students get even better and faster results in their journey to speak American English with clarity and confidence.

11 Feb 20228min

Are you ready to speak American English clearly and confidently like a native? If so, you're in the right place! In this episode certified American Accent Trainer and Confidence Coach Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP will help you understand what it takes and how this podcast will help you create that results in your life, one simple and easy step at a time. Through this podcast Annie will share with you the proven methods and tools she has used to train thousands of non-native English speakers over the last 13 years to speak English clearly and with great confidence. Annie will teach you how to train your ear to hear in a new way, your mouth to move in a new way, and your mind to think in a new way that will transform your spoken English. Be sure to follow along with each episode! Get even more training and LIVE support from Annie through the Pronunciation Pro Online Training Program: https://pronunciationpro.com/trial/

8 Feb 202219min