Celine Charlotte Podcast

#7 How to become confident in speaking English as a non-native | with Buffi Duberman

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Are you a non-native English speaker struggling with a fear of speaking in English? In this episode, I share my own experience of being terrified to speak English and how I overcame it. Me and Buffi discuss the biggest insecurities of non-native English speakers and the mindset coaching that helps her clients become confident. You'll learn tips and tricks to overcome your fear, master a second language, and even switch accents. If you want to become confident in speaking English as a non-native, this episode is for you. 🔥 RESOURCES I CREATED FOR YOU ⬇️ Are you a starting entrepreneur and do you want to create your own online course? ⚡️💻 Grab your free online course starter kit: https://celinecharlotte.lpages.co/freestarterskit/ SAY HI ON SOCIAL: - Watch my vlogs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinecharlotte/ - Get to know me: https://celinecharlotte.com - Follow Buffi Duberman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffiduberman/ - Learn more about Communication Nation: https://buffiduberman.com/communication-nation/ ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Timestamps for this episode: 00:00 - Introduction 02:07 - How Buffy Helped many People From 12 Countries and in High-performance Jobs Speak English Confidently 03:55 - The Biggest Insecurities of Non-Native English Speakers 08:05 - The Thing That Helped Buffy’s Clients Overcome Their Insecurities - from terrible experiences with teachers wh told them they'll never make it in English to becoming confident with mindset coaching. 09:35 - How American Optimism and Enthusiasm Won Me Over - and why I never thought it was “fake” as a Dutch person. 13:40 - Why I Love American Storytelling and How it Changed My View on Public Speaking 14:55 Tips and tricks to overcome fear and build a business in English as an entrepreneur, including Buffy’s "Netflix and Skills" approach to language learning and how being vulnerable in communication can actually be a compliment to your conversation partner. 18:05 Mastering a second language: Why vulnerability is key and how to keep the conversation flowing. 21:10 Is accent important in business? 23:18 Why I don't care about my accent anymore 24:25 How to switch accents 26:00 Overcoming the fear of speaking English 27:50: Developing My Sense of Humor in English 29:20 outro