Why Confident Professionals Still Freeze When Speaking English — And How to Fix It | David De' Ath | The Making of Me

Why do surgeons, CEOs, engineers, and highly skilled professionals still freeze when it's time to speak English in meetings, interviews, or presentations?In this insightful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, David De' Ath, founder of English Speaking Gym and creator of The Fluency Code, explains why knowing English isn't the same as speaking it confidently under pressure.Drawing from his experience helping professionals communicate more effectively, David reveals why language anxiety persists, how traditional language education often misses the mark, and what it takes to develop genuine fluency through structured speaking practice and real-world application.🗣️ In this episode, you'll discover:Why intelligent and successful professionals still freeze when speaking EnglishThe most common patterns that keep people stuck despite years of learningWhy traditional language education often fails to build speaking confidenceThe science behind intentional discomfort and accelerated improvementHow to overcome the fear of making mistakes when speakingPractical strategies for improving fluency in meetings, interviews, and presentationsWhat it takes to move from "good enough" English to confident communicationIf you're ready to stop overthinking, start speaking with confidence, and unlock new opportunities in your career, this conversation is for you.🔗 Learn more about The Fluency Code:The Fluency Code📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it helped you🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on personal growth and professional development💬 Comment below — What's your biggest challenge when speaking English confidently?#DavidDeAth #TheFluencyCode #EnglishFluency #SpeakEnglishConfidently #MakingOfMePodcast #CommunicationSkills #LanguageLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #PublicSpeaking #Confidence #CareerGrowth #EnglishSpeaking #Fluency