🎙️Mentorship, Leadership & Mindset Grow...

In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis reconnects with longtime friend and leadership strategist Marcus Gurske to explore how international professionals can lead with purpose, mentor with impact, and communicate clearly in English — even under pressure.

With over 20 years of experience in professional communication, leadership development, and mentoring across cultures, Marcus shares practical insights into:

✔️ The key difference between managing and mentoring
✔️ How to coach and support others during high-stress situations
✔️ Strategies to help introverts and remote professionals step into leadership roles
✔️ Building clarity, confidence, and connection when speaking English at work

Whether you're managing a team, stepping into your first leadership role, or mentoring others in English, this episode gives you real-world tools and thoughtful perspectives to level up your communication and presence at work.

🎯 Who Is This Episode For?

• Professionals and team leads who speak English as a second language

• Global employees in leadership or mentoring positions

• Anyone who wants to speak English more clearly, confidently, and authentically in a business context

🧠 This is a must-listen if you're serious about improving your English for real conversations, presentations, interviews, and workplace leadership.

🔁 Listen to Part 1 of This Conversation:

🎧 Spotify: Click to Listen
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🌐 Connect with Marcus Gurske:

🔗 Website: marcusgurske.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marcusgurske

🚀 Ready to Communicate Like a Confident Professional?

We're currently accepting 5 new professionals into our private coaching program with Teacher Curtis, designed specifically for international professionals who want to master real-world communication in English.

👉 Book your trial Lesson with Curtis Here:
https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

✅ What You’ll Learn with Curtis:

• Speak with clarity and confidence in meetings, presentations, and calls

• Reduce your accent and be easily understood

• Understand fast-spoken English from native speakers

• Handle tough questions and high-pressure conversations like a pro

• Build confidence to speak naturally in interviews and workplace situations

• Learn real English that you can use every day on the job

🌍 Learn more at realenglishconversations.com

https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/