#7 How to become confident in speaking English as a non-native | with Buffi Duberman
Description
Are you a non-native English speaker struggling with a fear of speaking in English?
In this episode, I share my own experience of being terrified to speak English and how I overcame it. Me and Buffi discuss the biggest insecurities of non-native English speakers and the mindset coaching that helps her clients become confident. You'll learn tips and tricks to overcome your fear, master a second language, and even switch accents. If you want to become confident in speaking English as a non-native, this episode is for you.
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Timestamps for this episode:
00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - How Buffy Helped many People From 12 Countries and in High-performance Jobs Speak English Confidently
03:55 - The Biggest Insecurities of Non-Native English Speakers
08:05 - The Thing That Helped Buffy’s Clients Overcome Their Insecurities - from terrible experiences with teachers wh told them they'll never make it in English to becoming confident with mindset coaching.
09:35 - How American Optimism and Enthusiasm Won Me Over - and why I never thought it was “fake” as a Dutch person.
13:40 - Why I Love American Storytelling and How it Changed My View on Public Speaking
14:55 Tips and tricks to overcome fear and build a business in English as an entrepreneur, including Buffy’s "Netflix and Skills" approach to language learning and how being vulnerable in communication can actually be a compliment to your conversation partner.
18:05 Mastering a second language: Why vulnerability is key and how to keep the conversation flowing.
21:10 Is accent important in business?
23:18 Why I don't care about my accent anymore
24:25 How to switch accents
26:00 Overcoming the fear of speaking English
27:50 : Developing My Sense of Humor in English
29:20 outro






