Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Are English speakers judged the same when they struggle to speak other languages? Why do non-English speakers judge themselves so harshly when they feel that their English proficiency is not up to par?What if suddenly you felt prepared instead of panicked before speaking English?The more people speak up, the more success they have, especially if they are doing it in the global language, English.What would it mean if you could communicate confidently in English. For you? For your career?Perdita Andrews is a Communication Coach & Professional Trainer specializing in multicultural work environments. She started her business through being an English teacher in France. She developed her coaching program based on her experiences and the needs of her students.Her dramatic arts background made it easy for her to transition to coaching on public speaking and making presentations. She helps her clients overcome anxiety around professional speaking, so they conquer the fear, have their voices heard & reach their highest potential. On this episode, Perdita and I find many commonalities in how non-English speakers are hesitant to speak, despite excelling in their learning of it. We discuss ways to continue to encourage learners and mindset / paradigm shifts that need to happen globally when it comes to the English language.Listen as Perdita shares:- how languages and accents create first impressions- why perfection in speaking a certain language is not the goal- how your confidence is affected when you strive to speak perfectly- why teaching English conversation can be quite challenging- techniques to speak English more fluidly than you ever imagined you could- how to overcome the stress and anxiety associated with speaking- how to remove the hesitation around speaking English- how to feel certain and confident when speaking English in public- why non-English speakers put pressure on themselves but not on English speakers when they speak their language- how to create an impactful presentation, even when English is not your first language...and so much more!Connect with Perdita:WebsiteLinkedInAdditional Resources:FREE CORE4 Principles For Success by Perdita Andrews"Connection Not Perfection When Communicating" w/ Lindsay McMahon"How To Build Confidence For Public Speaking" w/ Susanna LahteelaFeel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramYouTubeLeave a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:iTunesSpotify