THE SPEAK WITH PIERRE PODCAST

Let me guess. You’ve been trying to sound more confident when you speak. You prepare what to say. You think about every word. You try to sound professional. But instead of feeling confident, you feel pressure. You overthink. You compare yourself to others. And by the time you speak, you already feel smaller. In today’s episode, we’re talking about a common problem I see again and again — especiall...

Let me guess — you’ve worked hard. You care about your career. You want people to see the full picture. So when the interview starts, you launch into your whole story…  your background, your experience, your last three roles… But by the time you finish?   You’ve lost them — and you don’t even know it. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a common mistake I see again and again — especially with pr...

This episode is a follow-up to Episode 1, First Impressions Are Everything , where we talked about how to introduce yourself with purpose, confidence and clarity in moments that count. But once introduction are done... what happens after that? This is something I see often in my work — even professionals who have a strong introduction still freeze after that first exchange. They don’t know how to...

We’re kicking things off with one of the most powerful tools in communication: introductions that make people remember you. This episode is all about showing up with purpose, confidence, and clarity in the moments that count. If you struggle to introduce yourself as a professional — or if you’ve got an important conversation coming up — this one’s for you. Whether you’re at a networking event, a c...

Are you ready to hop the stage and deliver a powerful message that can transform your business? Maybe you're an introvert battling stage fright? No worries, just look at how Laurie-Ann Murabito went from an extreme introvert to a dynamic public speaker, business mentor and speaking strategist. Laurie-Ann's journey from shyness to success is a testament to the transformative power of comm...

Pablo Salinas and Pablo Madrid come on the show and it's a riot. In this episode, we discuss their 10 year experience working together as art director and copy writer. They give some tips on how to successfully navigate the fast and furious world of creative advertising. On top of that, we have a conversation about what the industry needs and the slow but steady decrease of humor in advertisi...

Rachel Paling is revolutionizing the language learning world! In this episode, Rachel talks about her motivations for creating Neurolanguage Coaching and the positive impact that is rippling through the language learning world.  She also speaks about her personal journey and her own passions for progressive and personalized education. This episode is great for teachers interested in upping their p...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melinda Chilton, an accomplished actress and improv teacher. Melinda offers online improv classes on Zoom that are not only fun and entertaining but also promote personal growth and development. And for all you language learners, Melinda has created an improv class for you! Improv for English. During our recording session, I thoroughly enjoyed c...

Meghan Cathlin has reminded me of how important it is to take responsibility for ourselves in order to manifest the changes we desire. She is the founder of Considerate Ventures, a business dedicated to treating people with respect and positively impacting the world. Meghan is a stunning person and has a powerful message to spread. One about the power of love, commitment to progress and unwavering...

Let's dive deeper down the rabbit hole of conspiracies and the mental factors that make us vulnerable to misinformation. This episode is part two of a conversation I had with Derek DeWitt, the creator of Conspiracy Clearinghouse.  In this episode we continue to speak about how we can be so easily mislead by deceptive others and how narrative can influence our perception.  I will also tell you...

How can you take control of your feelings, your attitude and your state of being? This episode is part two of a conversation I had with Adela Pastor, yoga studio founder and spiritual mentor. In this episode, we talk about how to utilize mindfulness and how to take control of our internal reality.  I much enjoyed my conversation with Adela and I think she has an awesome message to give to the worl...

The conversation gets even deeper. This is part two of episode From LA to The Bay featuring musical artist LBZ ( LaiddbackZach). In this episode, Zach and I dive into our experience with racial profiling, cultural friction, interracial children and the mental load of being black in America.  After listening to this episode, I appreciate my conversation with Zach even more. He really opens up about...

Searching for a new job or other professional opportunities can be rough. Making such dramatic changes in our professional lives can leave us feeling uncertain and at times, desperate. In this episode, career coach Martin McGovern gives some practical advice on how to stay motivated and positive while on the search for new work. He dives into the psychological side of professional transitions and...

What social and psychological factors make us vulnerable to conspiratorial narratives? In this episode, I team up with Derek DeWitt of Conspiracy Clearinghouse in hopes to answer these questions. We dive into the hidden psychological nature of human beings in an attempt to explain how some of us become victims of misinformation or believers of the almost unbelievable. My goal is to understand what...

I really wanted to speak about the friction that can be generated when we decide to go against the grain and cross cultural boundaries. In this Episode, my good friend and musical artist, LaiddbackZach, speaks about the huge jump he made when moving from Compton L.A to The Bay Area California.  Zach opens up about some of the difficulties and challenges he faced relating to where he comes from and...

Adela Pastor helps people with spiritual transformation and she is the creator of Soy Satya Yoga Studio, located in Madrid, Spain . In this episode, she tells me about how she helps people let go of attachment, become more spiritually aware and manifest the experience they desire.  I much enjoyed my conversations with Adela as she is able to break down topics that can sometimes be complicated and...

Seeking new employment opportunities can be a daunting and can sometimes turn into a grueling endeavor. In this episode, Martin McGovern talks about how he helps people identify the changes they want to make in their professional lives and how they can go about achieving their goals.  Martin is a career coach and creator of Career Therapy. He has insightful information and practical tips that help...

Tina Leder, also know as Lady Tina, is a fantastic public speaking coach and a real pleasure to work with. In this episode, she tells me about how she helps people find their true speaking power. I much enjoyed learning about her personal journey and how that pushes her to find growth in her professional life. I hope that you enjoy this episode, feel free to reach out to Tina and I with your thoug...

In this episode, I speak with my colleague and dear friend Matthew about what mindfulness really means and how to practice it. Mindfulness has gained popularity in modern pop and work culture but there is a lot of allusion around its true essence as well as limited views on how to practice it. The point of this episode was to try and clarify what we feel is a more accurate understanding of mindful...

 A lot of people want to be taught "real" English. Meaning the English Native speakers use when speaking to other people with similar linguistic backgrounds. But this can be hard to do and sometimes not optimal in regards to improving non native speakers' general English communication skills. In this episode, my colleague and good friend Dane, converse about the difficulties of teac...

This is part two of the Knowing What to Want episode and is a continuation of my conversation with Agustin. In this episode, we dive deep into understanding our desires and what influences them. We also talk about the need to be explorative in life and seek out what you authentically enjoy or are curious about. Once again, I must say that I truly enjoyed this conversation which is based on Agustin...

In this episode, I had the great pleasure to speak with Ana Sanchez about how to increase your speaking confidence as a non-native English speaker. Ana is a  advanced neurolanguage coach and she helps people improve their speaking confidence by understanding their negative mental and emotional process related to speaking English. Sounds complicated right? Actually Ana explains her practice and pro...

In this Episode, my colleague Romina and I discuss a employment related phenomenon known as The Great Resignation which is sweeping through The United States and other countries around the world. People are quitting their jobs at an alarming rate and companies are having a difficult time finding new talent. Especially in the service industry and among entry level positions. We dive into the possib...

In this episode, I lay out some practical and insightful tips to help you prepare for your next job interview. I derived these tips from real world experience, insights from industry professionals and what I teach my clients when helping them prepare for their job interview processes. My first goal is to teach my clients how to communicate in a way that illustrates their professional competency an...

I much enjoyed my conversation with Elena in this episode. Though our discussion is around the great Netflix series Sex Education , we touch upon a greater significance the show has in regards to modern day society.  Another great aspect of this Episode is the fact that Elena was so willing to come on the show and talk about some complicated topics even though she felt that her English was not up...