English Talk — Speaking up in English at work for introverts with Louise Jefferies
Episodes
Ep50: Speaking Up in Science with Tamas Sohajda
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many brilliant scientists stay silent and what does it cost?In this episode, I speak with Tamas Shohajda about fear, introversion, misinfo...
Ep.49 When Stage Fright Hits the C-Suite with Peter Novak
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even senior leaders and seasoned experts can feel their confidence vanish the moment they speak in English under pressure. In this episode, Louise Jef...
Ep 48 The Strengths of a well socialised Introvert with Charlotte Boujassy
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take for an introvert to thrive in leadership? In this episode, Charlotte Boujassy, Director of Talent Development, shares how she learn...
Ep 47 Speaking with Empathy with Dr Amira Koraiem
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of English Talk, I’m joined by Amira Koraiem to explore how empathy shapes the way we connect and communicate at work. We talk ab...
Ep 46 From scared stiff… to TEDx with Douglas McCloskey.
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think confident speakers are born that way? Think again. In this episode, Douglas shares how anyone can train for confidence like athletes train for s...
Ep 45 Leading Without Loudness with Patrick Bartosch
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can introverts succeed and even lead in an extrovert-friendly workplace?In this episode, Patrick Bartosch shares how he learned to act extroverted whe...
Ep44 What If Selling Was Just Being Honest? with Max Gibert
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not that selling is bad. It’s the way we approach it that causes the anxiety. The overthinking. The self doubt. But what if selling didn’t ...
Ep Ep 43 Advancing Your Career as an Introvert with Patrick Bartosch
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introverts often feel overlooked in the fast-paced world of Pharma & Biotech. Patrick Bartosch and I discuss how to balance authenticity with visi...
Ep 42 Chat GPT interviews me about my work
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As an experiment I uploaded all my social media accounts and marketing material and asked Chat GPT to interview me as if it were a potential client wa...
Ep 41 Introversion acquired or inherited? with Kacie Bail
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kacie and I talk about the difficulty of measuring language level and progress, as well as how these skills often don't transfer from the classroo...
Ep 40 Relatable, with Louise
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever walked out of a meeting with your heart racing… not because you said too much, but because you didn’t fax anything at all? If so thi...
Ep 39 Introverts vs Extroverts with Jen Mohindra
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What introverts process internally extroverts process more externally, how is that event possible? Of course this is a simplification of what's go...
Ep 38 The root of the problem with Louise Jefferies
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I the main complaint I hear from clients whether they’re coaching clients or language students is not having enough vocab. Listen in as I talk abo...
Ep 37 The pressure to be more extrovert and loud with Adam Pead
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of people who feel they have to be more extroverted, be more loud and that can have a negative impact on how genuinely they come acros...
Ep 36 People hire people not robots - preparing for interview
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re an introvert, the part of the interview you probably dread most is the section on behavioural questions. Why? Because you can’t predic...
Ep 35 The consequences of not speaking up with Lisa Sheerin
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking today is becoming more and more a non-negotiable skill. Find out why as I talk to Lisa Sheerin about the consequences of not speaking ...
Ep 34 Why introverts are surviving while extroverts are thriving
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do I care about introverted non-native speakers, especially introverted scientists? That's the topic of this week's episode as I present t...
Ep32 Frameworks, principles & techniques for networking with Salvatore
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communications coach with over 20 years of experience helping technical, analytical and introverted leaders amplify thei...
Ep 33 Fight, flight, freeze or fawn and the 4 introvert types
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Ep31 What you have is good enough with Kallol Biswas
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ep30 Love and passion as a motivational force Lorena Sullivan
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 29 The problem with introverted scientists with Florian Kast
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Ep 28 Questions to ask yourself going into 2025
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Ep 27 Dr. Chandni Natalia Kumar, how I discovered my extrovert side
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep26 The research behind Core Transformation with Mark Andreas
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to Mark Andreas about Core Transformation as a techniques for reducing anxiety and facilitating change. You can find the research don...
Ep 25 Making friends with your inner critic with Linda Terry
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wor...
Ep 23 I invite one of my groups to join me to discuss communication
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I continue to teach English predominantly within the Pharma, Biotech and Radiological industry. This week I invited/coerced one of my groups to join m...
Ep22: Introvert Confidence and Reflection - Paul Bridel
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul helps exhausted IT managers rediscover their passion, so they can figure out what they ACTUALLY want. Join us as we discuss the similarities betw...
Ep21 When Less English Means More Confidence - Hervé Jardon
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hervé works with overstretched leaders of Engineering SMEs to help them prepare their business so they can grow it successfully. He's also an int...
Ep20 Embracing Imperfection in Communication - Thierry Feraud
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ep19: Nurturing Introverts - Dr. Boris Adryan
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to Dr Boris Adryan about the differences between introverts and extroverts and the responsibilities of both to ensure good team commu...
Ep18 A cosy chat with your host Louise Jefferies
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 no...
Ep 17 Understanding HSPs and Social Anxiety - Sailo
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sailo is a Psychological Counselor; she describes her calling as helping other adults understand and manage their emotions, so they can be in control ...
Ep16 The Introvert Mistaken for an Extrovert - Lora McInturf
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to Carolin Moghimi about the importance, or not of accents when you speak.
Ep14 Humanizing Workplace Communication - Eszter Zsiray
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Eszter my myself as we discuss how culture effects communication.
Episode 13 with Cecile Hemery
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thin...
Episode 8 Introverted highly sensitive non natives in Pharma and biotech
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about why I work with introverted highly sensitive non natives in Pharma and Biotech.
Episode 7 Corina Ciubotaru
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk to Corina Ciubotaru about the challenges of speaking up in a foreign language as an introvert.
Episode 6 Paula Sheridon
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I‘m joined by Paula Sheridon who has a long background working in corporate Pharma in both European and Global teams.
Episode 5 Cameighl Powell
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to language trainer and coach Cameighl Powell about her experiences both as a language trainer and a non native abroad.
Episode 4 Caroline Tapken
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Caroline Tapken and I talk about the challenges speaking a foreign language living and working abroad.
Fancy vocabulary
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this rather short episode I talk about the temptation to use fancy vocabulary and the pitfalls of doing this.
Episode 2 managing our fears
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about our relationship with fear and how to start managing these fears effectively to have more confident and less stressful bu...
Welcome to English Talk
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about the how and why of what I do. How I help people gain confidence speaking English with their teams. How what I do is different from...