The B.E. Fluent Show

Episode summary She had the highest technical score in the promotion panel. She prepared for weeks. Her English was grammatically flawless. And she still did not get the role.   The feedback from the decision-makers? She did not read the room. Something felt off.   What they were describing was an EQ gap. And nobody in her L&D program had taught her that emotional intelligence has a sound.   I...

You have prepared. You know your subject. You walk into the room with conviction.   Then you use one word — one familiar, comfortable, perfectly French word — and the room shifts. Not visibly. Not dramatically. But something slips.   That slip has a name: faux-ami. False friend. And in this episode, we are going to find it, name it, and take away its power.   What You Will Learn in This Episode • ...

After two months of silence, Leonilda Renaldo returns with the real reason she went quiet — not the polished version, the honest one. Eight years ago she had a dream: to speak at a TEDx event about the most powerful leadership tool she knows. Not artificial intelligence. Authentic intelligence — the ability to show up fully, without performing, without shrinking, in any room, in any language. This...

Don't just get an A in English. Get four. If you've ever held back in a meeting, stumbled over your words on a call, or felt like your ideas weren't landing the way they should — this episode is for you. It's not about being perfect. It's about being purposeful. Leonilda Renaldo is breaking down the exact framework she uses with aspiring leaders to transform the way they show up in English. No mor...

Description Breaking Barriers: How One Environmental Expert Transformed Fear into Professional Flow When Natacha Nowak needed to advocate for sustainability in the pharmaceutical sector, perfect grammar wasn't her problem—being heard was. In this episode, discover how she shifted from hesitant speaker to confident communicator by focusing on the one element most language learners miss: strategic c...

You're about to spend the holidays speaking your native language with family—and you might be worried your English will get rusty. What if I told you this break is exactly what your business English needs? In this episode, you'll discover why the time you spend NOT speaking English could be the most valuable work you do for your communication skills all year. I'm sharing practical exercises you ca...

Description You prepare what you'll say. You know your material. But when the moment comes to speak up in that leadership meeting... silence. Most people think it's a confidence problem or a communication skills gap. It's neither. In this episode, leadership communication expert Leonilda Renaldo reveals the hidden emotional patterns that keep high-performers silent in meetings—and why your brain t...

Doubt as Data: How to Turn Doubt Into Your Superpower You’re Not Lacking Confidence — You’re Missing Information Website:  https://www.leodynamics.com/en/ Get your free Cheat Sheet: https://leodynamics.newzenler.com/f/free-cheat-sheet-download-turning-data-into-your-superpower Description: What if your doubt isn’t a problem to fix, but a message to decode? In this short masterclass episode of  The...

Connect with Leonilda Renaldo, Founder of LeoDynamics by email: lrenaldo@leodynamics.com on Linkedin on Instagram @leonildarenaldo visit our website Episode Description How do you make complex ideas land in a global workplace? In this conversation, market-research consultant  Marinette Dalbard  shares how she turns data into human stories that drive better decisions — and how learning to express t...

Two Tongues, Two Voices: The Case of Jodie Foster You’re Not the Same Person in English – And That’s Powerful Description: Have you ever felt like a different person when you speak English? You’re not alone—and that’s not a flaw. In this short masterclass episode of  The Be Fluent Show , host  Leonilda Renaldo  reveals how Oscar-winning actress  Jodie Foster waited 20 years to perform in French ag...

Description: What does it really take to build confidence and communicate with impact—even when nerves are present? In this episode of  The BE Fluent Show , host Leonilda Renaldo talks with Voice and Communication Coach  Helen von Dadelszen about how courageous action, intentional preparation, and effective use of your voice can transform public speaking and professional presence. 🌟  What you’ll...

Description: What does it really take to collaborate well—not just share tasks, but create something greater together? In this episode of The Be Fluent Show, host Leonilda Renaldo talks with creative catalyst Steph Fonteyn about the power of creativity, authenticity, and inner work in building strong, effective teams. 🌍 What you’ll learn: •⁠ ⁠Why creativity is a leadership skill, not just an arti...

Bounce Back When Your Mind Goes Blank – 5 Phrases for Instant Confidence Description: Have you ever frozen mid-sentence during a meeting or presentation—your mind goes blank, panic sets in, and you wish you could disappear? You’re not alone. In this empowering 5-minute episode of The Be Fluent Show, host Leonilda Renaldo shares five simple, powerful phrases and a mindset shift to help you recover...

Stop Saying “Sorry for My English” – Speak with Confidence in Global Business Description: Do you often start meetings with  “Sorry for my English” ? In international business, that apology doesn’t make you sound polite—it makes you sound less confident. In this short 5-minute episode of  The Be Fluent Show , host  Leonilda Renaldo  shares why saying sorry damages your credibility and how to repla...

In this  90-second trailer , you’ll discover why this show exists, who it’s for, and what makes it different. Whether you’re a  non-native English speaker navigating the boardroom , a manager preparing for global visibility, or an HR/L&D leader searching for impactful training solutions, this trailer will give you a taste of what’s to come. Expect  short, practical episodes  with actionable st...