Ep.49 When Stage Fright Hits the C-Suite with Peter Novak

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English Talk — Speaking up in English at work for introverts with Louise Jefferies

Louise Jefferies

49 episodes

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Join me as I talk with guests about the challenges of speaking up English at work as an introvert and a non–native and how to overcome these insecurities.

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Join me as I talk with guests about the challenges of speaking up English at work as an introvert and a non–native and how to overcome these insecurities.

Language Learning

Education

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Ep.49 When Stage Fright Hits the C-Suite with Peter Novak

English Talk — Speaking up in English at work for introverts with Louise Jefferies

54 minutes 50 seconds

3 weeks ago

Ep.49 When Stage Fright Hits the C-Suite with Peter Novak

Even senior leaders and seasoned experts can feel their confidence vanish the moment they speak in English under pressure. In this episode, Louise Jefferies and executive speaking coach Peter Novak explore why stage fright is so common, especially for non-native speakers and what actually helps.

They discuss why “calm down” is the wrong advice, how to reframe anxiety as excitement, and why authenticity always beats performance. A grounded, honest conversation about turning fear into focus and finding your true voice in high-stakes situations.