Louise Jefferies

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

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English Talk is a podcast for introverted, non-native English speakers who struggle to speak up at work, even though their English is good. Hosted by Louise Jefferies, an English trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience working with scientists and international professionals, especially in Pharma and Biotech. This podcast explores why fluent English does not equal confident communication in meetings, how anxiety and mental chatter block your voice, and how introverts can speak clearly and calmly without pretending or performing confidence.

Author

Louise Jefferies

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Education

Podcast website

www.louisejefferies.com

Latest episode

Jun 27, 2026

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Episodes

Ep32 Frameworks, principles & techniques for networking with Salvatore 29.03.2025

Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communications coach with over 20 years of experience helping technical, analytical and introverted leaders amplify their influence and impact.  Join us as we talking how to network and present with confidence as an introvert.

Ep 33 Fight, flight, freeze or fawn and the 4 introvert types 22.03.2025

As an introvert which coping mechanism do you use when faced with a stressful situation? Could it be that the method you use relates to the type of introvert you are? Listen in as I explain.

Ep31 What you have is good enough with Kallol Biswas 15.03.2025

Too many introverts worry about perfection, the truth is that what you have is good enough. Not speaking up and sharing your ideas is a bigger crime than sharing them with imperfections.

Ep30 Love and passion as a motivational force Lorena Sullivan 01.03.2025

To speak up as an introvert you need to find your passion, your love and for Lorena it was music and singing. What is it that gives you a reason to be heard?` Join me as we discuss this and more.

Ep 29 The problem with introverted scientists with Florian Kast 14.02.2025

Scientists tend to be both introverts & perfectionists. They're in their own heads a lot and very used to being wrong. Their whole lives can be spent proving themselves wrong in the hope that one day a hypothesis is right. But proving yourself wrong in your hypothesis is easy in comparison to making language mistakes; that shouldn't happen. Listen in as Florian and I discuss this and o...

Ep 28 Questions to ask yourself going into 2025 15.01.2025

Starting the new year I have some questions I usually ask myself to reflect on the passing year. Join me as I answer the questions and invite you to do the same. 1.      What good things have happened this year? 2.      What’s drained you of energy? 3.      What’s excited you? 6.      What are you avoiding? 7.     What does success mean to you? 8.     What do you want next success to be? 9.      W...

Ep 27 Dr. Chandni Natalia Kumar, how I discovered my extrovert side 25.12.2024

Dr. Chandni Natalia Kumar founder of daily dose of honest science joint me this episode to talk about the importance of science communication and how it's been possible for her to discover her more extroverted side. Check out her YouTube channel here

Ep26 The research behind Core Transformation with Mark Andreas 05.12.2024

This week I talk to Mark Andreas about Core Transformation as a techniques for reducing anxiety and facilitating change. You can find the research done my Mark on Core Transformation here: https://www.coretransformation.org/research/  

Ep 25 Making friends with your inner critic with Linda Terry 25.11.2024

This episode Linda Terry PhD is back with me to talk about how to not only listen to your inner critic, but to help it be a little less vocal!

Ep. 24 Tips for Introverts from big hearted extrovert Sarah Short 07.11.2024

What are the differences between introverts and extroverts? What's going on the in the head of an extrovert? and How can introverts and extroverts work together and support each other? Listen in as we discuss these as well as other questions.

Ep 23 I invite one of my groups to join me to discuss communication 09.10.2024

I continue to teach English predominantly within the Pharma, Biotech and Radiological industry. This week I invited/coerced one of my groups to join me on the episode to discuss the challenges of communicating at work with multinational teams in English.

Ep22: Introvert Confidence and Reflection - Paul Bridel 17.09.2024

Paul helps exhausted IT managers rediscover their passion, so they can figure out what they ACTUALLY want. Join us as we discuss the similarities between introverts in IT and Pharma and Biotech and the challenges they all face speaking up at work.

Ep21 When Less English Means More Confidence - Hervé Jardon 27.08.2024

Hervé works with overstretched leaders of Engineering SMEs to help them prepare their business so they can grow it successfully. He's also an introverted non-native speaker who's successfully navigated today's extrovert-centric working culture.

Ep20 Embracing Imperfection in Communication - Thierry Feraud 22.07.2024

Thierry is a communications coach and teacher as well as a voice over artist and a non-native English speaker. Join us as we discuss the challenges that natives and non-native introverts face speaking up at work.

Ep19: Nurturing Introverts - Dr. Boris Adryan 03.07.2024

This week I talk to Dr Boris Adryan about the differences between introverts and extroverts and the responsibilities of both to ensure good team communication.

Ep18 A cosy chat with your host Louise Jefferies 19.06.2024

This week, it's just me and you. Join me as I answer some of the your most commonly asked questions about who I am and the work I do to helping non-native introverted HSPs start speaking up in English at work.

Ep 17 Understanding HSPs and Social Anxiety - Sailo 28.05.2024

Sailo is a Psychological Counselor; she describes her calling as helping other adults understand and manage their emotions, so they can be in control of their thoughts and ultimately their behaviour. You can check out her website here: https://www.sailocounselling.com/welcome

Ep16 The Introvert Mistaken for an Extrovert - Lora McInturf 16.05.2024

Lora supports high-performing lawyers and business professionals in law, IT, finance, accounting, and coaching... she's also an introvert and HSP.

Episode 15 with Carolin Moghimi 01.05.2024

This week I talk to Carolin Moghimi about the importance, or not of accents when you speak.

Ep14 Humanizing Workplace Communication - Eszter Zsiray 17.04.2024

Join Eszter my myself as we discuss how culture effects communication.

Episode 13 with Cecile Hemery 25.03.2024

In this episode I talk with Cecile Hemery about what it takes to start public speaking as an introvert and the benefits of doing so.

Episode 12 with Alex Nunn 09.03.2024

This week I talk with Ex senior leader Alex Nunn about the challenges and benefits of being an introvert in a leadership position.

Ep11: The Power of Introvert Reflection - Dr. Linda Terry 12.02.2024

As a scientist and self proclaimed introvert Linda has lots of experiences and advice to share on speaking up at work.

Episode 10 with Adeyanju Olomola 22.01.2024

What does it mean to be and extroverted introvert? Join me as I discuss this with my guest Adenyaiu Olomoa.

Episode 9 with Peggy Cheyo 30.12.2023

Join me as I talk with Peggy Cheyo about the challenges of being an introvert in an extrovert world and how culture and neurodiversity complicate things further.

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