"The best relationship you have is with yourself."
In this bold and transformative episode, mindset coach Michael Mabry shares how he helps athletes and now professionals develop unshakable confidence, resilience, and leadership.

As co-founder of One Play Development, Michael has trained over 4,000 student-athletes to become mentally strong, emotionally grounded, and ready to perform. In this episode, he breaks down how to find your "Best Possible Outcome", form lasting "Brain Tattoos", and unlock your full potential — both in English and in life.

This conversation goes way beyond sports. It’s about building the mindset and communication skills you need to show up powerfully at work, lead with clarity, and speak English with calm, clear confidence.

✅ The mental blocks that hold people back (in English and in life)
✅ The difference between coaching and true mentorship
✅ How to build confidence — even when you're struggling or doubting yourself
✅ Techniques to perform under pressure in meetings, interviews, or presentations
✅ The surprising connection between elite sports training and language learning
✅ One powerful mindset shift if you’re feeling stuck right now

• International professionals working on English fluency

• High-performers, coaches, mentors, and leaders

• Anyone chasing a goal, facing pressure, or working to show up as their best self, in any language

Whether you're preparing for a big presentation, improving your workplace communication, or learning to trust your voice in English, this episode will give you the tools to stay grounded, focused, and ready to lead.

We're currently accepting 5 new international professionals into our private coaching program with Teacher Curtis. Build the mindset and skills you need to communicate clearly, calmly, and confidently in any workplace situation.

👉 Book your trial session now:
https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

• Speak clearly and confidently in meetings and presentations

• Reduce your accent and sound more natural

• Understand fast, native-level English during group calls

• Handle pressure, answer questions, and lead conversations

• Build a strong professional presence in English

🌍 Learn more at realenglishconversations.com

🌐 Website: oneplaydevelopment.com
🔗 LinkedIn (Company): linkedin.com/company/oneplaydevelopment
👤 LinkedIn (Michael): linkedin.com/in/michael-mabry
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078990753363
📸 Instagram: @coachmabes44 | @oneplaydevelopment

In this episode, Curtis interviews Joe Gallagher Jr., also known as Chef Giuseppe, a man whose story takes us from addiction, prison, and near-death… to building one of the fastest-growing specialty food companies in the Southern United States.

Joe is the founder of Apastioli Specialty Foods, a faith-driven entrepreneur, and the author of From Bars to Jars: A Saucy Redemption Story. Once a rock musician in Grammy contention, Joe’s life spiraled after a traumatic accident, leading to addiction, lost family relationships, attempted murder charges, and total collapse.

But Joe’s comeback is nothing short of extraordinary. Through sobriety, faith, and a simple act of service, sharing homemade sauce at a recovery meeting, he found his purpose. Today, his business is expanding across major grocery chains, and his message of redemption is impacting lives across the country.

This conversation is about more than food or business. It’s about rebuilding your life from the inside out, turning pain into purpose, and proving that even the most broken people can become powerful healers.

📘 Grab Joe’s book on Amazon:
From Bars to Jars: A Saucy Redemption Story

https://www.amazon.com.mx/Bars-Jars-Saucy-Redemption-Story/dp/B0F6MWDQV8

🌐 Follow JOE!!! & Apastioli Specialty Foods:

https://joegallagherjr.com/
https://www.apastioli.com/

https://www.facebook.com/joegallagherjr

🔥 Need to build communication confidence in English?
I'm currently accepting 5 professionals for my 1-to-1 coaching program.

🗣️ We specialize in helping global professionals:

• Speak clearly and confidently at work

• Deliver strong presentations & handle follow-ups

• Reduce your accent for better understanding

• Build workplace credibility

• Navigate tough conversations & patient communication

• Master job interviews and workplace communication

📅 Book a trial with Curtis now:
👉 https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

In this episode, Curtis reconnects with his high school best friend, Matt Rauscher, for a conversation that’s packed with creativity, curiosity, and the power of lifelong learning.

Matt shares his journey from the school halls of Edmonton to living a hands-on, adventurous life filled with skills like welding, 3D printing, dual-sport motorcycling, meat curing, music production, and even keeping bees and raising livestock.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your routine or wondered how to tap back into your creativity, this episode will spark new ideas about what’s possible when you keep learning, stay curious, and build something meaningful with your own two hands.

🔗 Want to improve your English for work and life?

Join Curtis at Real English Conversations and discover how he helps global professionals speak clearly and confidently in any situation.

🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76ihNoEcjms6485Vt1ng5q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id977345837
Website: 👉 https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

🔥 Need to build communication confidence in English?

Teacher Curtis is currently accepting 5 professionals for his 1-to-1 coaching program.

🗣️ He specializes in helping global professionals to:

• Speak clearly and confidently at work

• Deliver strong presentations & handle follow-ups

• Reduce accents and improve pronunciation for better understanding

• Build workplace credibility

• Navigate tough conversations & patient communication

• Master job interviews and workplace communication

• Deliver Business presentation with NO FEAR!

📅 Book a trial session now:
👉 https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/