20 Minutes a Day - Presented by Verbatum

Welcome to the final episode of the season! Today, Erin and Sarah are joined by a very special guest — Erin’s dad, Chris Mulrooney, Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Affairs at the Florida State University College of Medicine and former leadership development coach.

In today's episode they'll talk about:

- Person-centered leadership

- Why great communication is “80% listening”

- How to measure leadership effectiveness

- Building trust on hybrid and remote teams

- “Constancy of purpose” — the leadership principle that guided Chris’s career

💬 Vocabulary to listen for:

Fester, Purpose, Avoidance

👉 Test your vocab knowledge with our crossword puzzle made from this season’s vocab words: https://puzzel.org/en/crossword/play?p=-OeXOIfyMYvEzt0iyku2 

💛Thank you for joining us this season! Your presence means so much to us. We’ll see you next season! 

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Leadership isn’t just about boardrooms—it can start on muddy trails, in cabins, or around campfires. Erin and Sarah discuss how early experiences shaped their understanding of empowerment, servant leadership, and the importance of trust. They break down five major leadership styles and share how they show up in real life. 

💬 Vocabulary to listen for:

Framework, Boils down to, Self-aware

👉 Here’s the link to our leadership style quiz: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aGmQ6aVtCl1p1RA-CHaGNOqSsOgN-wS-/view?usp=sharing

✨ Stay tuned for next week when we interview Dr. Christopher Mulrooney about communicating effectively as a leader!

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How do you grow a business that reflects your values? Verbatum owners Sarah and Erin discuss what it takes to grow a business with heart and clarity. Tune-in as they share their own entrepreneurial journeys and unpack the importance of vision, delegation, teamwork, and finding your “why”. A must-listen for anyone building something meaningful from the ground up.

💬 Vocabulary to listen for:

Legacy, Overwhelmed, Onboarding

👉 Here’s the link to our vision worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EBi8UdqaXsjKmkEbcfooYObV3sETh9W2/view?usp=drive_link

✨ Come back next week as we discuss what leadership means to us!

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In this episode, Erin and Sarah sit down with Annick, a seasoned travel agent with nearly two decades of experience exploring the world! 🌎

From learning English in Australia to cruising through Alaska’s glaciers and Norway’s fjords, Annick shares her favorite destinations, best travel tips, and the biggest mistakes travelers should avoid. She also reveals her unique souvenir tradition—collecting Christmas ornaments from every country she visits—and how each decoration brings back a world of memories.

You’ll learn:

• Why Australia still holds a piece of Annick’s heart
• Smart planning tips (and why you should never overpack your itinerary)
• How to make the most of your first cruise

Grab your favorite snacks, sit back, and let’s travel the world—one story at a time.

💬 Vocabulary to listen for:

Soak in, People watching, Pick your brain

👉 If you could cruise anywhere in the world, what would be your dream destination? Let us know in the comments! Or email us at [email protected] 

✨ Get ready—next week we’ll launch into our business series!

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#LearnEnglish #LanguageLearningTips #CruiseHacks #20MinutesADay

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Grab your favorite travel mug (or magnet!) and join Erin and Sarah as they dive into the pros and cons of solo travel and group adventures in this episode of 20 Minutes a Day 🌍✨

From peaceful solo retreats to unforgettable group trips, the hosts share personal stories and explore what they’ve learned on their own adventures. 

💬 Vocabulary to listen for:

Camaraderie, Self-reliance, Budget-friendly

👉 Don’t forget to share your favorite travel story or style (solo, couple, or group) in the comments! Or email us at [email protected] 

✨ Stay tuned—next week’s episode features Annick Bernier from the travel agency Laurier Du Vallon as she shares cruise travel hacks and dream destinations!

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In this episode, Erin and Sarah kick off the Travel Series of Season 2 with a lively conversation about why we travel — from self-discovery and curiosity to wellness, connection, and personal achievement. 🌍✈️

They share their own stories from solo adventures to language learning abroad. Along the way, they explore how travel changes us, deepens empathy, and reminds us that every journey teaches something new.

 So grab your coffee (or a piña colada 😉) and join the conversation!

💬 Vocabulary to listen for:

Wanderlust, Itinerary, Achievement.

👉 Don’t forget to let us know why YOU travel in the comments! Or email us at [email protected] 

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#LearnEnglish #ListeningPractice #WhyWeTravel #20MinutesADay

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How do you stay motivated when learning a language—or when working toward any big goal? 🎯 In this episode, Erin and Sarah sit down with special guest Mélina Dufour, consultant, entrepreneur, and host of the Boost Pod, to explore the ups and downs of motivation.

Together, they discuss:

• Why motivation naturally goes up and down
• How energy, routines, and systems shape our progress
• The difference between procrastination and lack of motivation
• Practical strategies to keep moving forward—even on low-energy days
• The importance of celebrating small wins along the way

💬 Vocabulary to listen for:

Procrastination, Willpower, Systemize

👉 Check out our Motivation Cheat Sheet here: https://twenty-minutes-melina-dufour.my.canva.site/

✨ Stay tuned—next week we’ll launch into our travel series!

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#LearnEnglish #LanguageLearningTips #FindYourMotivation #20MinutesADay

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In this episode, Erin and Sarah bring tools, tips, and tricks for each style so you can know how to study in a way that actually sticks!

Whether you’re a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner (take this quiz if you’re not sure yet ➡️ https://forms.gle/P1KMxk3TkaUiZUJy5), this episode is packed with practical tips and language learning tools that match your style. From flashcards to mobile apps to memory tricks, they’ll help you find what works for you.

💬 Vocabulary to listen for:

Breakthrough, customizable, user-friendly

👉Grab our free Learning Style Cheat Sheet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FjLRwZyDHbrOW08gh8ANI2-n3-VIEr76/view?usp=sharing

✨ Next up: A special interview with learning expert Melina Dufour! Don’t miss Episode 3!

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#LearnEnglish #LanguageLearningTips #LearningStyles #20MinutesADay

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Do you learn better by seeing, hearing, or doing? In this episode, Sarah and Erin explore different learning styles and why understanding your own can help you make faster progress in when learning a language.

They share:

- The 3 most common learning styles

- Personal stories from their clients and their own language journeys

- Simple tips to help you identify your style

💬 Vocabulary to listen for:

Struggle, Engage, Cue

👉 Here’s the link to the learning style quiz: https://forms.gle/P1KMxk3TkaUiZUJy5

✨ Stay tuned—next week’s episode will focus on tips and tricks to study based on your learning style, plus we’ll review a few of our favorite vocabulary tools to help you learn smarter, not harder.

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Season 2 is almost here! 🎉 We’re bringing you fresh conversations, new guest voices, and even more opportunities to practice your English listening skills. Get ready for inspiring stories from around the world, useful vocabulary, and real-life expressions you can use right away.

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