Fear is something we all experience. It’s your brain’s way of keeping you safe. In the past, fear helped us survive real dangers, like wild animals. But today, our brains can still feel fear even when there’s no real danger, like speaking in front of a group.

Here’s the good news: fear isn’t your enemy. It’s just energy—and energy can be transformed into confidence.

In the first episode of my podcast, Mindspeak Magic for Confidence, I share a simple technique called the Power Pause. This technique uses mindful breathing and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) to help you calm your mind, focus, and turn fear into a feeling of empowerment.

The Power Pause is quick, easy, and incredibly effective. In just one minute, you can go from feeling nervous and stuck to calm and confident.

🎙️ Welcome to Mindspeak Magic for Confidence! This podcast helps professionals like you build real confidence in English—so you can stop doubting yourself and start speaking with ease.

Does this sound like you?

🔹 You forget the English you’ve learned just when you need it most—only to remember it later?
 🔹 You keep learning English, but you never feel truly confident when speaking?
 🔹 Your mind goes blank when someone asks you a question, and you don’t know how to give yourself time to think?
 🔹 You’re an introverted professional, and speaking up in English feels even harder because of nerves or self-doubt?

If you can relate, you’re in the right place.

[What the Podcast Offers]
I’m Pete Webster, an English teacher and coach. I use neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), mindfulness, and breathing techniques to help you feel calm, clear, and confident when speaking English.

I’ve also coached people in kayaking, rock climbing, orienteering, and wild camping, so I understand how to manage fear and build real confidence—not just in outdoor challenges, but in everyday life and business communication.

In these podcasts, you’ll learn how to:
 ✅ Stay calm and think clearly under pressure
 ✅ Turn fear into confidence when speaking English
 ✅ Stop overthinking and speak naturally
 ✅ Feel in control, even in difficult conversations

[The Next Step]
Each episode will give you simple techniques you can use right away. And if you want to go deeper, my course Canned Confidence will help you master these skills so you can finally speak English without fear.

So, if you’re ready to feel confident every time you speak English, hit subscribe and join me for the next episode of Mindspeak Magic for Confidence! 🎧✨

An introduction to the mindspeak magic podcasts which show you how to improve your confidence in speaking English using psychological techniques that can also be used to improve other areas of your life, and help you be more successful.

I discuss a neuro linguistic programming technique combined with a breathing exercise to utilize the energy created by the fear response.