💬 Why So Many Women Managers Feel “Smaller” in English Something I hear again and again from women I coach: “I can speak. I know the words. So why do I feel smaller in English than I am?” If this resonates, you’re not alone. Many women in leadership roles tell me they feel a shift inside the moment they switch to English: • the voice gets tighter • the breathing changes • ideas suddenly feel further away • confidence drops even though the knowledge is there • the body goes into “be careful” mode It’s not about grammar. It’s not about vocabulary. It’s the emotional script that activates when the stakes rise. Years of pressure, expectations, past mistakes, comparison, perfectionism — all of it sits quietly behind the words you try to say. And this is why strong, capable women sometimes feel: • frustrated • exhausted • misunderstood • “less than themselves” Not because their English is weak. Because their voice carries emotional weight they’ve never been taught to release. If this speaks to you, take a moment to notice: Is your English holding you back… or is it the pressure you feel when you use it? Sometimes the first step isn’t learning more. It’s finally understanding what’s happening inside when you speak.

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When did English stop feeling exciting and start feeling heavy? In this episode, I explore why so many women feel drained, stuck, or ‘not enough’ in English — and why the problem isn’t vocabulary, but emotional exhaustion. This is where healing begins. If you’d like to explore this work more deeply, you’re welcome to book a private session with me on my profile. I’d be glad to support you on your journey.

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Mini-Exercise: “The Moment English Became Heavy” Duration: 2–3 minutes Goal: Help you recognize your emotional weight without pressure. Step 1 — Pause for a moment. Take one slow breath and notice how your body feels when you think about speaking English. Step 2 — Answer one gentle question: “When did English stop feeling exciting and start feeling heavy for me?” Don’t overthink it. Just notice which moment comes to mind. Step 3 — Write one sentence: Complete this line in your notebook or phone: “English became heavy for me when…” It could be a meeting, a correction, a comment, or a moment you felt small. Step 4 — Release the judgment. After writing your sentence, say quietly: “This makes sense. I’m human.” Step 5 — Close the loop. Finish with this gentle reframe: “My English is not the problem. My emotional weight is.” That’s enough for today. This small awareness already lightens the load.

Mini-Exercise: “The Moment English Became Heavy” Duration: 2–3 minutes Goal: Help you recognize your emotional weight without pressure. Step 1 — Pause for a moment. Take one slow breath and notice how your body feels when you think about speaking English. Step 2 — Answer one gentle question: “When did English stop feeling exciting and start feeling heavy for me?” Don’t overthink it. Just notice which moment comes to mind. Step 3 — Write one sentence: Complete this line in your notebook or phone: “English became heavy for me when…” It could be a meeting, a correction, a comment, or a moment you felt small. Step 4 — Release the judgment. After writing your sentence, say quietly: “This makes sense. I’m human.” Step 5 — Close the loop. Finish with this gentle reframe: “My English is not the problem. My emotional weight is.” That’s enough for today. This small awareness already lightens the load.