Real English Conversations Podcast | Confident English Communication for International Professionals

What does it really take to become a great teacher, and what can English learners learn from the classroom? In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , Curtis Davies sits down with long-time friend Mike Foster , a Canadian high school Physical & Health Education teacher from British Columbia. Mike's journey wasn't straightforward. After graduating with degrees in Kinesiol...

In this latest episode of The Real English Conversations podcast, Curtis welcomes special guest James Murgatroyd from Holler Digital, reminiscing about their high school days and James's recent trip to London to see his favorite band, Galliano. James shares his experience of walking around London, enjoying classic British foods, and doing radio shows together.   The conversation turns to their sha...

What does it mean to truly find your voice? In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis sits down with his longtime high school friend Lance Cardinal , an internationally recognized Indigenous artist, television host, entrepreneur, actor, comedian, cultural ambassador, and member of the Bigstone Cree Nation. For English learners, language is about much...

Do you ever freeze when speaking English? Maybe you know exactly what you want to say, but the words won't come out. Maybe you overthink every sentence, worry about making mistakes, or feel nervous speaking in meetings, presentations, or everyday conversations. In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis Davies sits down with Edit B. Kiss —holistic mentor, trauma he...

Do confident professionals communicate differently? The answer is yes — and the good news is that confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build. In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis sits down with communication expert, voice actor, broadcaster, speaker, and author David Tyler , creator of the book Connect: A Field Guide for Master Communicators...

Do you ever feel like you're capable of more, but something is holding you back? Many English learners struggle with confidence. They know more English than they think they do, but fear, self-doubt, overthinking, and the fear of making mistakes stop them from speaking naturally and expressing themselves fully. In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis sits down wi...

What happens when three completely different life journeys collide around the same global challenge? In the final episode of our 6-part Plot Pattern series, Curtis Davies is joined once again by co-host Matt Gardner (Mod Hob Matt) — along with special guest Maryam Shoja, co-founder of the Mod Hob Cooperative — to explore one of the most advanced storytelling frameworks yet: the Parallel Plot Patte...

Why do so many English learners struggle with perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome — even when they're improving? In Part 5 of our 6-part Plot Pattern series, Curtis Davies is joined again by co-host Matt Gardner (Mod Hob Matt) to explore one of the most powerful storytelling and personal growth frameworks ever created: The Monomyth Plot Pattern — also known as The Hero's Journey . Thi...

Why do so many professionals feel stuck in their English progress, even when they're practicing consistently every day? In Part 4 of our 6-part Plot Pattern series, Curtis Davies is joined by co-host Matt Gardner (Mod Hob Matt) to explore one of the most practical and powerful frameworks yet: the Circular Plot Pattern . This episode reveals why progress in English (and in life) isn't about pushing...

Why do smart professionals struggle to explain complex ideas clearly in English? It's not because the ideas are too complicated… It's because they don't know how to connect them. In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , the show that helps global professionals speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies is joined once again by co-host Matt Gardner (Mod Hob Matt) to...

Why do smart professionals struggle to explain their experience clearly in English… even when they know exactly what they want to say? In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , the show that helps global professionals speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies is joined once again by co-host Matt Gardner (Mod Hob Matt) to break down PlotWeaver plot pattern #2 of a...

Why do smart professionals struggle in business presentations, even when they know their subject inside out? In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, the show that helps global professionals to speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies is joined by new co-host  Matt Gardner , also known as Mod Hob Matt , to break down a simple but powerful strategy to master busin...

What does it take to stay mentally strong when your job exposes you to the worst moments of human life? In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, the show that helps global professionals speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies sits down with  Craig Semple , a former homicide detective turned mental health educator and resilience expert. Craig spent 25 year...

Sometimes the best collaborations start long before you even realize it. In this special episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast — the show that helps global professionals to speak clearly and confidently at work — host Curtis Davies welcomes a new guest co-host,  Matt Gardner , also known as Mod Hob Matt to the show. Listeners will get to hear him when there is no other guest on the sho...

What separates good communicators from unforgettable leaders? The ability to tell powerful stories in Business English. In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast — the show that helps global professionals to speak clearly and confidently at work — host Curtis Davies has a Real English Conversation with Gabrielle Dolan , one of the world's leading experts in business storytel...

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , the show that helps global professionals speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies welcomes two innovative creators who are transforming how we think about learning, collaboration, and communication. Joining the show are Maryam Shoja and old high school buddy Matt Gardner , the founding partners behind Mod Hob Coope...

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , the show that helps global professionals speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies sits down with Robert Siciliano , one of the world's leading Cybersecurity Awareness experts and a trusted voice on how AI is reshaping communication, trust, and leadership. Robert is a "good guy" hacker , international speaker, and t...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis Davies sits down with Tennylle Carnes, a mindset coach, breathwork practitioner, and founder of multiple wellness and travel-based businesses. With more than  20 years of experience in the travel industry , Tennylle has transformed her life through mindset, embodiment, and aligned action, all while raising two boys as a single mothe...

In this special solo episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, the show that helps global professionals to speak clearly and confidently at work, Curtis shares a rare, limited-time opportunity for listeners who are ready to finally transform their English communication skills. For the first time ever, podcast listeners can get 50% OFF any package of the 90-Day Next Level English Challenge...

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, the show that helps global professionals  to speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies talks with one of the most unconventional and high-energy business strategists in the world: Nathan Baws. Nathan has built and scaled more than 19 businesses , including multiple 7-figure companies — and he openly shares the storie...

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, the show that helps global professionals to speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies speaks with  Craig Sotkovsky , a 9/11 World Trade Center lung cancer survivor, entrepreneur, international speaker, and resilience advocate. Craig's story is extraordinary. After being exposed to toxic dust near Ground Zero during t...

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, the show that helps global professionals  to speak clearly and confidently at work, host Curtis Davies talks with Michelle Ferguson , author, speaker, coach, and the voice behind the heartfelt memoir A Love Like Ours . Michelle's story is one of extraordinary love, deep loss, and the courage to keep moving forward. After walking bes...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast — the show that helps global professionals to speak clearly and confidently at work — host Curtis Davies talks with Urnell Greaves , the founder of FIRM Communication Coaching , a communication expert who helps professionals build real confidence, elevate their delivery, and communicate powerfully in high-stakes situations. Urnell has suppo...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Kira Shishkin — Founder & CEO of informed.now , the SMS-based news service trusted by leading professionals who want fact-based, bias-free information without overwhelm . Kira is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree , a 4-time serial entrepreneur , a former co-founder of a $100M+ FinTech marketplace at Intuit , an...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast — the show that helps global professionals to speak clearly and confidently at work — host Curtis Davies talks with  Deepak Chari, MS , an Engineer, Certified Biofeedback Specialist, and co-founder of the Chari Center of Health. Deepak is the creator of the Life Transformation Technology™ Program , which uses Advanced Voice Biofeedback to h...