PERSONALIZED COACHING

Each session includes:

  • Custom curricula and lesson plans based on experiential and research-based content.

  • Programs crafted to your English proficiency level and professional objectives.

  • Discussion topics tailored to develop fluency with one-on-one facilitated English conversations. Each session highlights target sector vocabulary and common American business idioms.

  • International leaders and senior executives are empowered to articulate their business vision and core values, navigate difficult communications … in English.

  • Session materials include recent Harvard Business School cases, Harvard Business Review (HBR) articles, industry-specific podcasts, and Ted Talks.

  • A PowerPoint presentation highlights materials for each lesson.

Research has shown that prompt and frequent feedback from a trusted advisor has a significant effect on learning. Instruction is offered one-on-one or in small groups within a firm. 

You will always be immersed in topics relevant to your business!

BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSE

There are over 25 subjects that are among the most popular topics in business that can be taken as a module of ten classes or more… including Business Communications, Presentation Skills, Private Equity, Leadership, International Marketing, Intercultural Communications, Strategy, Entrepreneurship.

Conversation topics include:

  • Creating successful dialogues in conflictual situations.

  • Discussing CEO considerations for strategic investment.

  • Identifying the challenges of the international CMO.

  • Negotiating with venture capitalists and other funders.

Single topic Seminars

Creating the Perfect Elevator Pitch for Funders, Clients, and Colleagues.

The “elevator pitch” is one of the most useful and important business tools.  You must “sell” yourself to either a funder, company client or colleague.  Who you are, what you do, and the value you add in only 30–60 seconds—the average time span of an elevator ride. You will construct your own story, a short and long pitch based on inventory worksheets and group discussions.

How to Give a Presentation with Impact

Learn how give a powerful presentation according to American protocols, including tips for content organization and structure, creating powerful slide visuals, how to connect with the audience, to body language, persuasion, and ways to reduce nervousness.

Public Speaking:  How to Give a Speech like a Pro

Most executives dread public speaking, particularly those that don’t speak native English!  We will study great speakers from a linguistic standpoint and understand why they are so mesmerizing – Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Nick Vujicic and Amy Purdy!

Communicating Across Cultures

From the workplace to the happy hour, different cultures can have radically different ideas and approaches that can damage business relationships if not understood such as:

  • Attributes toward time and promptness.

  • Formality—titles and references to spouses and family.

  • Respect for seniority (or lack of it.)

  • Etiquette and politeness (by the way, Americans are extremely polite!)

  • Subjects that are taboo.

  • Foods and table manners.

  • Using humor carefully.

This workshop can give you important insights into cultural differences in the workplace that can improve relations with your colleagues – avoid insult!  

Ignoring corporate and national cultures can sabotage international projects; knowing them increases your chances of success.