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Speak English with Confidence | More Than Words

Speak English with Confidence | More Than Words

Richard Marshall | Pro Coach English
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Speak English with Confidence | More Than Words (previously'From Lost to the River') is a podcast for people whose English is fine but who still don't feel confident using it. You've spent years studying, practicing, maybe even living in English, and yet something closes down when it matters. Meetings. Calls. Conversations with people you don't know. You overthink what you're about to say, you freeze, and you come away frustrated, wondering why you can't just speak.

The problem isn't your English. It's your relationship with it.

Confidence coach and author Richard Marshall talks with professionals, coaches, and real speakers about what actually gets in the way: fear of making mistakes, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, the pressure to be perfect rather than just communicate. Honest conversations with people who've been exactly where you are, showing what it looks and sounds like when things finally change.

More conversations, coaching options, and the book More Than Words: Essays on Language, Identity, and the Courage to Speak at procoachenglish.com.

36 - (6 min) You Know English. So Why Can’t You Speak It Confidently?
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  • 36 - (6 min) You Know English. So Why Can’t You Speak It Confidently?

    You already know English. So why does something stop you the moment it matters? In this six-minute conversation, I'm joined by master coach Peter Freeth to talk about what's actually happening when you freeze - the inner critic, the fear of embarrassment, the perfectionism that feels like it's protecting you. Because it is. That's the problem. This is More Than Words, previously 'From Lost to the River', a weekly show about language, identity, and what it really takes to speak with confidence. More conversations, coaching options, and my new book More Than Words: Essays on Language, Identity, and the Courage to Speak at procoachenglish.com.

    Fri, 09 Jan 2026
  • 35 - (4 min) Why Years of English Classes Still Leave You Frozen in Meetings | with Nines López

    You've studied English for years. You know the grammar. So why does speaking it at work still feel so hard? In this four-minute conversation, finance manager Nines López talks about what English learning got wrong - too much grammar, not enough real conversation - and what actually helps professionals stop freezing and start speaking with confidence. Note: this episode is conducted in Spanish. This is More Than Words, previously 'From Lost to the River', a weekly show about language, identity, and what it really takes to speak with confidence. More conversations, coaching options, and my new book More Than Words: Essays on Language, Identity, and the Courage to Speak at procoachenglish.com.

    Fri, 19 Dec 2025
  • 34 - (7 min) Why Fluency Beats Perfection - A Language Coach on Fear, Blocking, and Speaking with Confidence | with Nacho Fernández

    You understand more than you speak. You freeze in meetings. You know the grammar but can't get the words out in the moment. In this seven-minute conversation, language coach Nacho Fernández - who works with CEOs and senior professionals on exactly this - talks about what actually unlocks speaking confidence. The shift from grammar to communication. The fear of judgement. Why correction and criticism are completely different things. And what happens when you finally drop the block. Note: this episode is conducted in Spanish. This is More Than Words, previously 'From Lost to the River', a weekly show about language, identity, and what it really takes to speak with confidence. More conversations, coaching options, and my new book More Than Words: Essays on Language, Identity, and the Courage to Speak at procoachenglish.com.

    Wed, 10 Dec 2025
  • 33 - (8 min) Exam English vs Real English: Why Certificates Don’t Make You a Confident Speaker

    Many Spanish professionals have the certificates — B1, B2, even C1 — but still struggle to speak English confidently in real conversations. Why? Because the system teaches you to pass exams, not to communicate. In this episode of More Than Words 'From Lost To The River', English teacher Alba Guerrero González returns to unpack the difference between Exam English and Real English. We explore how 'titulitis', external pressure, and exam‑oriented learning create a generation of learners who feel confident on paper but insecure when speaking. Alba explains why major exams like selectividad still ignore speaking, and how that shapes your confidence years later in meetings, interviews, and high‑stakes situations. If you’ve ever wondered why you overthink when speaking English, apologise too much, or hesitate even with a strong level, this conversation reveals the emotional roots of that insecurity — and how to rebuild confidence through a connection‑over‑perfection mindset. This episode gives you one clear benefit: a practical way to start speaking more naturally without waiting to feel “ready.” Follow Alba on Instagram and TikTok for daily English tips and speaking strategies. If this episode resonated, you’ll find more conversations, coaching options, and my new book More Than Words: Essays on Language, Identity, and the Courage to Speak at procoachenglish.com.

    Fri, 05 Dec 2025
  • 32 - (2 min) It’s Not Your English: Why People Don’t Understand You (Even When You Speak Well)

    Many people speak English well, yet still panic when someone says, “Sorry, could you repeat that?” In this short episode of More Than Words 'From Lost To The River', I explain why these moments often have nothing to do with your English level. You’ll learn the hidden variables in communication that affect understanding: background noise, distractions in the listener’s mind, technical issues on video calls, and the simple fact that people are often in their own head. When someone doesn’t understand you, it’s usually because they weren’t fully present, not because your English was wrong. This episode will help you stop overthinking, stop blaming yourself, and speak with more confidence in meetings, presentations, and real‑time conversations. If this resonates, you’ll find more conversations, coaching options, and my new book More Than Words: Essays on Language, Identity, and the Courage to Speak at procoachenglish.com.

    Wed, 19 Nov 2025
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