The Shame Beneath “I’m Not Good Enough in English”

Transactional vs Transcendental Communication

Why do some conversations leave you feeling like nothing really moved? In this episode, I’m exploring the difference between transactional and transcendental communication. Transactional communication keeps things functional, safe and predictable, but often nothing truly shifts. Transcendental communication is different. It opens something, invites reflection, challenges automatic thinking, and creates the possibility for real change. We look at why this kind of communication requires self-trust, courage and presence, especially for women who have been taught to stay polite, smooth and non-threatening. Follow the podcast and explore The Power in You through the links in the show notes. #ConfidenceInEnglish #WomenInLeadership #ExecutiveEnglish #PowerfulCommunication #PresenceAndInfluence #LiberateYourEnglish A FREE SIX MINUTE AUDIO TO TRANSFORM YOUR ENGLISH [https://mailchi.mp/0fd44ce44955/free_6min_audio] CONNECT WITH SARAH-JANE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjane-communication/ https://www.thepowerinyou.info/ https://sarahjane.life/

Attention Is Power

What if confidence in English has less to do with ability, and more to do with where your attention goes? In this episode, I’m exploring why attention is one of the foundations of confidence, presence and influence. So many women lose power in important moments, not because they are incapable, but because their attention gets pulled into self-monitoring, self-criticism and fear. We look at how that split in attention affects fluency and impact, and why learning to direct your attention more consciously can change the way you speak, respond and show up in English. Follow the podcast and explore The Power in You through the links in the show notes. #ConfidenceInEnglish #ExecutiveEnglish #WomenInLeadership #PresenceAndInfluence #AttentionIsPower #LiberateYourEnglish A FREE SIX MINUTE AUDIO TO TRANSFORM YOUR ENGLISH [https://mailchi.mp/0fd44ce44955/free_6min_audio] CONNECT WITH SARAH-JANE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjane-communication/ https://www.thepowerinyou.info/ https://sarahjane.life/

Magnetic Desire vs Fear-Based Goals

What if the reason you feel stuck in English is not lack of discipline, but the energy driving the goal? In this episode, I’m exploring the difference between fear-based goals and magnetic desire. So many women approach English through pressure, shame and self-correction, thinking “I should be better by now.” But that energy does not create real freedom. We look at why lasting change comes from desire instead, the desire to feel calm, powerful, expressive and fully yourself in English. Follow the podcast and explore The Power in You through the links in the show notes. #ConfidenceInEnglish #ExecutiveEnglish #WomenInLeadership #SelfTrust #EmbodiedCommunication #LiberateYourEnglish A FREE SIX MINUTE AUDIO TO TRANSFORM YOUR ENGLISH [https://mailchi.mp/0fd44ce44955/free_6min_audio] CONNECT WITH SARAH-JANE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjane-communication/ https://www.thepowerinyou.info/ https://sarahjane.life/

Why Women Over-Explain, Self-Edit, and Hold Back

Why do so many women say less than they really mean in English? In this episode, I’m unpacking the deeper reason women over-explain, self-edit and hold back. These habits can look like professionalism, but often they’re forms of self-protection, shaped by fear of judgement, misunderstanding and not being taken seriously. We explore how these patterns weaken your message, split your attention and disconnect you from your real voice, and why true power begins when you stop performing, trust your point and let your words land. Follow the podcast and explore The Power in You through the links in the show notes. #ConfidenceInEnglish #WomenInLeadership #ExecutiveEnglish #SelfTrust #EmbodiedCommunication #LiberateYourEnglish A FREE SIX MINUTE AUDIO TO TRANSFORM YOUR ENGLISH [https://mailchi.mp/0fd44ce44955/free_6min_audio] CONNECT WITH SARAH-JANE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjane-communication/ https://www.thepowerinyou.info/ https://sarahjane.life/

You’re Not Incompetent - You’re Conditioned

What if the problem is not that you’re bad at English, but that you’ve been trained to doubt yourself inside it? In this episode, I’m unpacking the difference between incompetence and conditioning, and why that distinction changes everything. So many women think their hesitation, overthinking and self-consciousness in English mean something is wrong with them. But often, what’s really showing up is years of self-monitoring, people-pleasing and learning to stay small. This episode is about recognising those patterns, understanding that they were learned, and remembering that what was learned can also be unlearned. Follow the podcast and explore The Power in You through the links in the show notes. #ConfidenceInEnglish #WomenInLeadership #ExecutiveEnglish #SelfTrust #EmbodiedCommunication #LiberateYourEnglish A FREE SIX MINUTE AUDIO TO TRANSFORM YOUR ENGLISH [https://mailchi.mp/0fd44ce44955/free_6min_audio] CONNECT WITH SARAH-JANE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjane-communication/ https://www.thepowerinyou.info/ https://sarahjane.life/