ACTIVATE a Trial: Proven Step-By-Step Method to Speak English Clearly & With Confidence
I hope you’ll reflect on these lessons and apply them in your life
Last weekend I proudly watched my 12 year old son perform in a musical theater production. He had a lead role and my heart bursted with joy as I watched him sing, dance, and act with such incredible confidence. I was reminded of 3 powerful lessons about confidence as...
It’s your choice. I encourage you to choose confidence!
I got an email from a student yesterday with this phrase… “I’m not a very confident person” I know I’ve heard some form of this statement from students before but for whatever reason this one stopped me. I felt the pain she must be feeling as she tells herself this...
You are Ambitious
I had several conversations this week with many of you. I asked about why you want to learn to speak English clearly and confidently like a native speaker. Of course I heard a lot about being able to get a better job and earn more money. You also mentioned the desire...
In Order to Achieve Extraordinary Results, We Have to Narrow our Focus!
A few years ago for our Pro Book Club Meeting we read the book ‘The ONE Thing’ by Gary Keller. This book profoundly changed the way I think about and prioritize my time and energy. The author suggests that in order to achieve extraordinary results in our lives, we...
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
As a parent of 5 young sons I think a lot about the example I am setting for my children. Although I spend a lot of time teaching and training them I know that my example will be their greatest teacher. A student of mine, Mohamed, shared an incredible experienced he...
Get Inspired by Koji from Brazil
Last weekend I got an email from a former student of Pronunciation Pro. It was the kind of email I LOVE receiving. It was an update on his success since taking my course. His name is Koji (from Brazil) and he was a Premier member who worked 1:1 with our American...
The Secret to Massive Results and Confidence
I don’t know about you but for me August is a VERY important time of year. Where I live in the state of Arizona in the US, August is when the summer schedule ends and a new year beginnings. It marks the end of 'play time' and the beginning of the ‘get it done’ season....
As you focus on your conversational partner you’ll find greater confidence
My family and I just retuned from a 2 month road trip to visit family and friends in Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. It was a wonderful experience filled with great conversation and connection and at times not so good conversation and lack of connection. As a life-long...
We are too often talking AT each other instead of WITH each other!
A few weeks ago I got a direct message from a friend on Facebook expressing her opposition to a viewpoint I shared on social media. This is a friend I lived next door to for a few years and someone I look up to for her parenting skills (she has 6 older boys, I have 5...
Follow this simple rule, and you’ll be clear and confident in your spoken English
Today I want to share a pronunciation tip that will help you be more clear and confident in your spoken English. I call it the 3 Stressed N's Rule. But first, let me explain why this rule works. American English rhythm is all about stress patterns. A pattern of...
