Speaking Of Stories - Episode 7 - Lisa Wood

In this episode of Speaking of Stories, I’m joined by English coach Lisa Wood, creator of the Calm Way.We explore what really holds people back from speaking English confidently and why it’s often not vocabulary or grammar.Lisa shares her personal journey learning French and Spanish, and how it led her to develop a more human, brain-friendly approach to language learning focused on mindset, communication, and real-life use.We talk about: Why traditional language learning methods don’t prepare you for real conversations  The role of mindset, confidence, and self-acceptance in speaking English  How perfectionism and fear of judgement block communication  Why native speakers also need better communication awareness Practical strategies like paraphrasing and simplifying your message  What it really means to feel like yourself in another language If you live or work in English in a global environment and still feel blocked, stuck, or unconfident - this conversation will resonate.  🎁 Lisa shares a free masterclass for listeners of this podcast: 4 Essential Habits to Overcome Fear and Speak English Naturally (code: CALM)  Find Lisa on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/your.english.selfFind me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/englishcoachsukhiWork with me: https://english-every-day.kit.com/9439715d75