(6 min) You Already Know English. So Why Does Speaking It Feel So Hard?

Every time you try to speak, something inside holds you back. You overthink. You fear mistakes. You imagine others judging you - so you stay quiet. But what if that voice in your head isn't trying to sabotage you? What if it's actually trying to protect you? In this episode of 'From Lost to the River', I sit down with bestselling author and master coach Peter Freeth to explore the psychology of perfectionism, the inner critic, and why both are working overtime to keep you "safe", even when that safety is holding you back. Peter shares insights from 20+ years of coaching experience, explaining why your inner critic isn't the enemy. It's a misunderstood ally. Together, we unpack how to change your relationship with that voice so you can stop feeling bad, stop holding back, and finally speak English with freedom and self-trust. Learn more about Peter and his executive coaching services here at Genius Coach. Buy his latest book, 'The Big Self-Help Lie', on Amazon. Check out some of other books including NLP in Business, Coaching Excellence 'From Lost To The River' is the podcast for Spanish professionals who want to stop hiding behind perfectionism and start speaking with confidence, clarity, and presence. Hosted by Richard Marshall, English confidence and communication coach, the show blends real stories, expert interviews, and practical strategies to help ambitious professionals focus on connection over correctness.   👉 Want to go deeper? Read my collection of articles on my website, where I explore the psychology behind English confidence. These weekly essays go beyond grammar and vocabulary to unpack how identity, fear, shame, and self-perception shape the way you speak, and how to move from awareness to confident, empowered action. If you’ve tried English classes, apps, or courses and still don’t feel confident speaking, this is the missing piece. 🎧 Watch this episode with subtitles on YouTube here. Visit my wesbite procoachenglish.com to learn more about me and ways we can work together. Get access to FREE learning resources here.