
#80- 18 Words for Leadership, Influence and Legacy
About this episode
Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn 18 powerful phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions used to talk about leadership and influence in real American English.
From everyday conversations to professional settings, Americans often talk about who’s in control, who’s making decisions, and who has influence; and if you don’t understand this language, it can be hard to fully follow or participate in those conversations.
We’ll break down natural, real-life expressions like:
- Rally behind someone
- Weigh in on something
- Pull the strings
- To call the shots
You’ll also hear a story using all of the vocabulary in context, so you can learn how these expressions are actually used by native speakers.
If you want to sound more natural, confident, and fluent, especially in professional or social situations, this is the kind of vocabulary you need. These are the expressions native speakers use every day.
Don’t forget to download the FREE Study Guide in the episode description. It includes:
- Full transcript
- Definitions and examples
- Practice activities
This will help you remember and actually use the vocabulary—not just recognize it.
CLICK HERE to get the guide!
Get more English Lessons here:
Visit me on Instagram
Visit me on TikTok
Visit me on YouTube
Get the FREE Study Guide:
>> CLICK HERE <<
Get every episode summarized
Each time The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast

#86- 15 MORE Words for Negotiation & Persuasion
The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast

#85- 15 Words for Negotiating, Persuading and Convincing
The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast

#84- 16 Words for Mental Toughness: World Cup Edition
The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast

#83- 16 Words for Comebacks, Underdogs and The New York Knicks
The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast