 "The Umbrella Man" is  a great short story by Roald Dahl, who was a very famous British writer. I will read Part One to you and then highlight some key vocabulary. I guarantee you will be excited to hear Part Two next week. 

Stories to Stimulate!

The Umbrella Man - Part One

In this episode, we explore one of the biggest mindset traps professionals fall into during interviews and high-stakes English conversations: the pressure to look impressive.

You’ll hear the real breakthrough a client had during one of our sessions — a shift that transformed her communication, her confidence, and ultimately… her results.

The moment she stopped trying to impress and started solving problems, everything changed.

If you’ve ever felt your English collapse under pressure, or felt yourself performing instead of communicating, this episode will give you a new lens that can change the way you show up in every important conversation.

Real session.
Real shift.
Real transformation.

You can apply for your transformation on my profile now.

“The Pro Behind the Words” - You don’t need new words. You need the REAL YOU who speaks them.

Breakthrough #1: Stop Trying to Impress Them

Most learners don’t struggle with English — they struggle with the version of themselves they were taught to be.

In this episode, “Man in Search for Himself,” we uncover the hidden identity traps created by schools, teachers, and society that silently limit your voice, confidence, and communication under pressure.

If you’ve ever felt small in meetings, frozen in interviews, or judged for your mistakes — this episode will feel like oxygen.

You’ll discover why your fear isn’t a flaw… it’s a script. And scripts can be rewritten.

👉 Listen now and start unlearning the limits that were never yours.
👉 If this episode resonates, send me a message on italki with one insight — I’ll personally guide you to your next breakthrough.

“Man in Search of Himself” (But Really: All of Us in Search of Ourselves)

Series: The Woman Behind the Words

Many women speak clearly in their own language —
but the moment English enters the room, something inside tightens.

Thoughts speed up.
The body contracts.
The voice becomes careful instead of alive.

This episode explores why this happens even to brilliant, experienced women —
and why the collapse is not about grammar, ability, or vocabulary.

It’s about the internal script that gets activated under pressure:
the fear of being judged,
the urge to sound “perfect,”
the pressure to perform instead of express.

You’ll hear why the voice loses presence in real moments,
what actually drives this reaction,
and how awareness alone begins to restore stability, clarity, and self-trust.

A gentle reflection inside the episode:

“Where do you abandon yourself the moment pressure rises —
and what would it feel like to stay with yourself instead?”

🌿 Mini-Exercise: “Reuniting the Two Voices”

Duration: 2 minutes — soft, no pressure

1. Close your eyes for one breath.
Notice how your body shifts when you think about speaking English.
Don’t fix. Just observe.

2. Ask yourself quietly:

“Who shows up when I speak English — the one who expresses, or the one who tries to survive?”

Let the answer arrive on its own.
Your nervous system will show you the truth faster than your mind.

3. Place one hand on your chest and whisper:

“Both versions of me are allowed to be here.”

This softens the internal split.

4. Now complete this sentence in your mind:

“When I speak English, the part of me that takes over is the part that wants to…”

(…be perfect, avoid judgment, stay safe, not bother anyone, sound smart — whatever is true for you.)

5. One final breath:
Let your shoulders drop 1%.
That 1% is where your real voice begins to return.

You can also explore this kind of work with me - book a private consultation with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a deep transformation soon!


Episode 5 — “The Woman Who Stops Herself Mid-Sentence”

Series: The Woman Behind the Words.

Most learners think they freeze because of English.
But collapse doesn’t come from grammar, vocabulary, or fluency.
It comes from the internal script that wakes up the moment pressure enters the room.

This episode explores why brilliant, capable people lose their presence in English —
not because they don’t know enough,
but because their nervous system remembers old patterns:
the fear of judgment, perfectionism, mental overload, the shrinking of identity.

You’ll hear why “studying more” never fixes this,
and what learners actually need instead:
a calmer internal operator behind the voice.

This isn’t about language improvement.
It’s about emotional stability in the moments that matter.

💭 Reflection:
When does your English disappear — and what shifts inside you the moment it happens?

Episode 4 — “Why Women We Collapse Under Pressure”?

From the series: “The Woman Behind the Words”

Many English learners think they’re struggling with grammar or vocabulary.
But what if what’s really collapsing isn’t their English — it’s their sense of self the moment they start speaking?

This episode explores what happens when confidence becomes a performance instead of a feeling.
It reveals how the body remembers judgment, correction, and pressure — and how those memories quietly shape the way you sound today.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why fluent speakers still “freeze” under pressure
✨ How the nervous system protects you by performing
✨ The real difference between sounding confident and feeling confident

This isn’t about learning new words.
It’s about remembering the part of you that doesn’t need to prove anything to sound natural.

💭 Reflection prompt:

When does your voice feel most natural — and when does it start to perform?

🎙 The Performance Trap

🎙 The Shame Loop — When Confidence Collapses in English

You don’t sound small in English because you lack words —
you sound small because you carry shame.

This episode of The Woman Behind the Words isn’t about fixing English.
It’s about understanding what happens inside when your confident self disappears the moment you speak.

You’ll hear a story, a truth, and a reframe that might help you reconnect with the voice you thought you’d lost.

💭 Because confidence isn’t a skill — it’s self-trust under pressure.

What if your next breakthrough in English isn’t about learning more — but about trusting yourself more?

🎧 The Shame Loop / The Woman Behind The Words Podcast Series

Title: The Woman Who Shrinks

Why does a capable woman feel smaller the moment she switches languages?
This episode uncovers the hidden reason confidence collapses in English — and how to reconnect with the version of you who leads effortlessly.

You’ll hear a story, a truth, and a reframe that might just bring your voice back home.

You can explore this work privately through my italki profile.
I review every application personally and only accept students I believe I can truly help.

I’m not here to chase clients—I’m here to catalyze transformations.
If this speaks to you, take the first step. I’ll know if it’s aligned.

The Woman Behind the Words

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.