Real English Conversations Podcast | Confident English Communication for International Professionals

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Aaron Ryan , an award-winning and bestselling author of nearly 40 books , including the fan-favorite Dissonance alien invasion saga, the Christian dystopian series The End , multiple sci-fi thrillers, children's books, and business books — including his guide on self-publishing. Aaron's creative journey be...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Todd Hancock , one of Vancouver's Canada's most recognized radio personalities, a former longtime afternoon host on  CFOX 99.3 The Fox (2002–2014), and creator of the hugely successful Toddcast Podcast , which continues to grow across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and beyond. Todd began his radio caree...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Sam Murray , founder of The Breath Connection , a former  British Royal Marine Commando , and an expert in breath retraining, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and stress resilience. After years of struggling with alcohol & drug addiction, chronic fatigue, anxiety, panic symptoms, poor sleep, and en...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Darren "Danger" Grieve , a 35-year, multi-award-winning broadcasting professional and one of Vancouver's most recognizable radio personalities. Darren built a long and successful career across some of Canada's biggest stations — Sonic Radio 104.9 FM, 96.9 Jack FM, City News 1130, 99.3 The Fox & XFM among o...

In this powerful episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Bob Phibbs — The Retail Doctor® , one of the world's most recognized retail strategists, communication experts, and global keynote speakers. Bob has trained more than 250,000 sales professionals worldwide , helped global brands like LEGO, Brother, and Seiko , and is the creator of SalesRX , the le...

In this week's episode of the  Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies reveals a powerful secret that even many loyal listeners don't know: there's another Real English Conversations podcast, what we call A Sister Podcast , that's been quietly helping learners around the world for over 10 years : 👉  The English Phrasal Verb Podcast. If you've been studying English for years but st...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies talks with Nick Shelton, bestselling author, TEDx international speaker, and creator of  The Reset Button , a six-phase reinvention framework for people navigating life transitions and rediscovering purpose. Nick's journey is one of transformation, courage, and quiet strength. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and bui...

In this episode of the  Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies sits down with Arias WebsterBerry, founder of WebsterBerry Marketing , Launch Ignition AI , and author, coach, and speaker who has helped entrepreneurs and teams generate over $112 million in revenue by mastering one skill: clear, human-centered communication . Arias teaches professionals and business leaders how to  c...

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies sits down with Jason Johnson , Emotional Freedom & Transformation Coach and author of Detrimental Kindness: How Not to Lose Yourself While Helping Others . Jason helps people break free from over-giving, people-pleasing, and self-abandonment disguised as kindness . His work is about reclaiming boundaries, redisco...

In this week's episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies sits down with Jessica Rector , MBA, keynote speaker, author, and co-founder of  The Say Yes Experience, to explore how self-awareness, boundaries, and authentic communication can transform your personal and professional life. Jessica has empowered thousands of leaders and teams to reconnect with their confidence...

In this special solo episode, host Curtis Davies, the founder of The Real English Conversations Podcast,  opens up about the next chapter for the show and how you can be part of it. For years, this podcast has helped global professionals find their voice in English — not through grammar drills, but through real communication, mindset, and confidence. Now, Curtis is taking that mission one step fur...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies speaks with Tom LeNoble,  executive leader, international speaker, resilience coach, and philanthropist. Tom's career spans Fortune 500 giants , including MCI (VZ), Walmart.com (WMT), Palm (HP), and Facebook (META), as well as high-growth startups. Today, he serves as CEO of the  Academy for Coaching Excellence and A Le...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies speaks with Sam Malone, The  lead spoken voice lecturer in Musical Theatre at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and teacher at RADA . Sam has trained performers who've gone on to lead roles in West End hits like Hadestown, Mean Girls, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, and more. But his expertise isn't lim...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies speaks with Kam Knight,   coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of more than a dozen books on mental, emotional, and physical performance. Kam is known for offering fresh, out-of-the-box perspectives that move beyond traditional ideas. His books have become the gold standard in their fields, helping over...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies speaks with Linda "Love" Lemos, M.P.S., a dynamic professional with expertise spanning political management, legal studies, and business consulting. Linda is a Certified Speaker, Book Author, Senior Consultant, Producer, and Podcaster , passionate about empowering individuals and organizations with innovative solutions....

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies speaks with Kyle Morse, Master NLP Practitioner, Master Success Coach, and Founder of Overcome Beliefs . Kyle helps people rewire their identity, disrupt limiting patterns, and step into their most confident, aligned selves. After more than a decade in public service and another in the corporate world, Kyle realized tha...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , host Curtis Davies speaks with Alvin Day, Executive Director of the Global Empowerment Institute , international leadership coach, and author of If Caterpillars Can Fly, So Can I , Persuasion Power , and more. For more than 25 years, Alvin has empowered executives and professionals at multinational companies like Colgate, Pepsi, Nestlé, C...

In this very special episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast , I'm joined by my niece, Hillary Davies, a full-time flight attendant, third-year nursing student, and passionate traveler who speaks English, French, and Italian . Born in Kamloops, BC , and currently splitting her time between Victoria, BC, and Montreal, QC , Hillary has lived a life full of adventure. She's been to 20 count...

In this episode, Curtis Davies sits down with Nathan Lancry, A dynamic entrepreneur, thought leader, and author of The Mercury Mind , The Book of Matches , and Foresight is 20/20 . Nathan's journey is anything but ordinary. From leaving high school early and working manual labor jobs at just nine years old, to becoming the CEO of the Jay Auto Group in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, he's built a life a...

"The best relationship you have is with yourself." In this bold and transformative episode, mindset coach Michael Mabry shares how he helps athletes and now professionals develop  unshakable confidence, resilience, and leadership . As co-founder of One Play Development , Michael has trained over 4,000 student-athletes to become mentally strong, emotionally grounded, and ready to perform. In this e...

From addiction and prison to purpose and impact — this is a redemption story you won't forget . In this episode, Curtis sits down with Joe Gallagher Jr. , also known as Chef Giuseppe , a former Grammy-nominated musician turned faith-driven entrepreneur, author, and founder of Apastioli Specialty Foods — one of the fastest-growing food brands in the Southern U.S. Joe's story begins in darkness: a t...

What if lifelong learning wasn't just about school, but about building a life full of curiosity, creativity, and meaning? In this inspiring episode, Curtis reconnects with his high school best friend, Matt Rauscher , for a deep, wide-ranging conversation about what it means to stay curious, explore new skills, and live a hands-on life. Matt shares his unconventional journey from the school halls o...

In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis reconnects with longtime friend and leadership strategist Marcus Gurske to explore how international professionals can lead with purpose, mentor with impact, and communicate clearly in English — even under pressure. With over 20 years of experience in professional communication, leadership development, and mentoring across...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis interviews Shweta Ramkumar, a communication coach and founder of Healthy Dynamics,  who helps healthcare professionals from non-English speaking backgrounds become confident, empathetic communicators in English. Shweta's passion for healthcare communication began at home, growing up with a doctor mom. Today, she uses that experience...

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis gets personal with a special guest, his older brother, Kevin Davies. Kevin is a car-loving, bone-breaking, always-building kind of guy. As an electrician and lifelong project junkie, he brings stories of growing up in Canada surrounded by tools, dirt bikes, and trial-and-error learning, the kind that builds real resilience. They Tal...