PROGRAMS FOR NON-NATIVE EXECUTIVES AND PROFESSIONALS

Effective communication is essential to succeed in business, healthcare, academics, research, and customer service.

We offer group workshops, one-on-one coaching, and training programs for professionals who are non-native speakers of English.

Professionals who are non-native speakers of English have unique talents, skills, and challenges communicating in a global world. Beyond knowledge of content, having command of fast-paced conversations, meetings, and presentations is increasingly essential for success in the field and marketplace.

Our customized one-on-one and group training and coaching programs offer comprehensive speech and communication toolkits to help professionals with diverse language and cultural backgrounds succeed at all levels of the organization. Our goal is to help you achieve outstanding professional relationships and results!

Participants are invited to bring their own concerns and objectives to the coaching process. These are among the most popular topics we cover:

  • understanding similarities and differences between American English and other languages
  • “Code-switching”: how speakers vary use of accent, vocabulary, and other cultural cues
  • enhancing speech clarity, including accent reduction/modification and voice
  • keys to speaking rate, rhythm, inflection, and other nonverbal communication (“body language”)
  • developing comfort with use of American English expressions and idioms
  • presenting with impact
  • organizing thoughts and “thinking on your feet”
  • adjusting communication to professional situations
  • elevating professional presence
  • networking and social skills for business
  • navigating the corporate landscape

Call us at +1-617-739-3330 or email us at [email protected] to learn more.

Executives who are non-native speakers of English have recognized leadership competencies and talents valued in their organizations and networks. Still, leaders may be challenged by being understood clearly, delivering effective presentations, facilitating town halls and meetings, and mastering subtle differences in cross-cultural expectations and behaviors.

Our unique and customized Executive Programs offer comprehensive speech and communication strategies to help you demonstrate outstanding leadership in a variety of communication contexts. The bottom line: We help you enhance your team’s morale, motivation, and productivity!

Participants are invited to bring their own concerns and objectives to the coaching process. These are among the most popular topics we cover:

  • enhancing speech clarity
  • managing speaking rate, rhythm, and inflection
  • presentation message and visuals development
  • leading town halls and remote meetings
  • best practices in nonverbal behavior (“body language”)
  • demonstrating Executive Presence
  • recognizing and responding to subtle cultural differences
  • strategies for navigating American humor and slang

Call us at +1-617-739-3330 or email us at [email protected] to learn more.

I am now a Vice President—the promotion went through and I got it! I just want to send you this note to express my appreciation for your advice and support over the past year. As you know, achieving this position of VP was an important career goal for me. But it would not have been possible without your guidance, support and encouragement.

 — Vice President, State Street

We are pleased to accommodate international and national speakers by traveling and videoconferencing.

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