Professional communication coaching
This is not your average “Business English” course
Most Business English courses go through textbooks chapter by chapter, teaching you isolated grammar and vocabulary with no context or relevance to your job and your life.
This is not that. This is customised communication coaching, using tasks from your actual work as the core materials, with books carefully selected only to supplement, not dominate, the course.
I analyse what is holding you back in your work-life, design targeted practice activities, and help you develop the skills you need right now for your own job.
Learn what you actually need.
No fixed syllabus. No generic workbook. No irrelevant exercises.
You bring the real communication tasks you face:
A presentation for stakeholders
A spreadsheet with sales data
A handover to colleagues
A high-stakes job interview
An upcoming meeting
A difficult conversation
A social event
When you work with your own materials and challenges, motivation tends to increase. Learning feels purposeful because it’s personal.
Practise before it matters most.
Many clients appreciate having a calm space where they can practise challenging situations before facing them at work. That's why my coaching combines honest guidance with on-the-spot feedback and a supportive atmosphere, where mistakes are expected, explored and quickly corrected without judgement.
Typical Business English textbook – relevant to your career?
Does this sound like you? ↴
You need to speak precisely with the correct technical words
You need people to focus on your message without being distracted by mistakes
You need to sound authoritative and persuasive in your voice
You’re preparing presentations, meetings, pitches or interviews, and you need to make a lasting impression
You want to join discussions but you sometimes struggle to get a word in
You get nervous about these things and want to feel confident instead
If your English is costing you opportunities, there is something you can do about it. Professional English Communication Coaching can make a real difference.
Work with your real materials
Major presentation coming up? Bring your slides. We’ll start by polishing the language so that it is clear and technically accurate. Then you will repeatedly rehearse with on-the-spot feedback and corrections from me until you can present with fluency, clarity and confidence.
Handing over a project? Bring a description of the project, workflows or key updates. We’ll start by giving your thoughts a clear structure, then you’ll practise explaining them out loud and answering tricky follow-up questions.
Social event on the horizon? Bring the details of the event. We’ll practise how to join, continue and leave conversations so that you can show up feeling relaxed and self-assured.
Send me what you’re working on and I’ll prepare the rest.
Not sure what to work on? I will give you recommendations based on your needs and my expertise.
Nothing to share? No worries, I’ll prepare the materials that I think will help you.
What to expect
Unlike most Business English courses, personalised communication coaching focuses on the real situations where you need to speak English.
Every session is tailored to target your struggles and meet your goals. Depending on your needs, you will work on:
Your message
structure your ideas so they are clear and easy to follow
explain complex topics in a way that others understand
adapt presentations and conversations for different audiences
turn information into engaging stories
Your delivery
rehearse presentations, meetings and interviews with immediate feedback
improve fluency, pronunciation, rhythm and intonation
develop a more natural speaking style
build confidence when speaking spontaneously or answering questions
Your language
find more natural wording for presentations, meetings, emails and conversations
improve grammar and vocabulary where it helps you communicate more effectively
develop the language you need for your own specific situations
Your Coaching Package
Sign up for the number of sessions you need.
There are plenty of options depending on your goals, needs and budget. Most clients opt for 12 hours of coaching, with one session per week, to see significant and lasting change in their English communication. In a free intake appointment, we can discuss the programme that’s right for you.
Upfront about price.
€960, including VAT, for a package of 12 hours of Professional Communication coaching sessions online (€80/h). In-person coaching may incur additional costs to cover transport and commute times. Invoices can be made out to individuals or organisations, with payment in one or two instalments.
Flexible scheduling with custom contents.
All courses are tailored to the individual client based on your needs, goals and preferences. Because scheduling is flexible, you can prepare for your real, lived communication situations as and when you need it.
Hi, I’m Tom Lewisohn
or tɔm ˈlejvɪsən in the International Phonetic Alphabet
I’m a teacher, speech coach and storyteller from the UK, living in The Hague, Netherlands.
Since I became a teacher in 2013, I’ve worked with many talented people who were held back because of how they came across when they spoke English. They’ve all had one thing in common: they all have a great deal of knowledge about their field, but they were missing opportunities because their message was unclear, their pronunciation was confusing, or they weren’t engaging their audience. So, in 2021 I established my business to help people communicate in ways that reflect their true abilities.
At Clear Speech Coaching, I offer targeted and hyper-personalised one-to-one coaching for rapid improvement. With clients from over 40 countries, I help ambitious and curious people achieve their goals by developing the language and communication skills to tell memorable stories, speak without hesitation and take command of their voice.
English & Linguistics (MA)
Teaching (Cambridge CELTA)
Published researcher in English pronunciation teaching
Honest, shame-free feedback
I will correct your mistakes often, but I will never shame or embarrass you for making them. My class is a place where people come to grow in confidence and competence. Although I take coaching seriously – and I want my students to as well – my coaching style is engaging and supportive.
My methods are always backed by research, experience and student feedback.
What my clients are saying
We started with accent coaching and Tom helped me adjust a few sounds so that I was less obviously Dutch.
I realized my accent wasn't holding me back as much as my vocal delivery and storytelling skills, and Tom quickly pivoted to my needs.
We focused on reducing hesitation and telling stories about my work. He also showed me how to adapt my voice for different audiences. This helps me a lot in my public-facing job.
Anouk, Dutch speaker
★★★★★
Last year I applied for over a hundred jobs and my conversion rate was too low. Working with Tom, we improved my CV including the content, layout and visual design. I also got a whole new perspective on what a cover letter is for.
Since then, I’ve had interviews for jobs I really want at TikTok and Uber and I passed multiple rounds. What helps the most is the sharp focus on the job description and technical jargon and then practicing actually using the jargon until it comes naturally. When I make mistakes, Tom just corrects me without wasting time, so I’ve improved fast.
Sophie, Mandarin speaker
★★★★★
Tom has shown great professionalism, backed by deep academic knowledge and experience.
Following our sessions, I have felt an improvement and a better sense of confidence.
Tom is a very likable person; he always creates a great atmosphere that boosts my motivation and helps me progress.
Rami, Hebrew speaker
★★★★★
Ready to get started? Book an intro chat
Start with a free 30-minute video intake
During the call, we’ll discuss your background, needs and goals.
We’ll figure out whether professional communication coaching could benefit you, and I’ll answer any questions you have.
If you’re interested, I'll explain how coaching works and propose ideas for your personalised course plan.
Reach out below with your preferred dates & times
Reach out
I typically respond within one business day.
You might want to say:
What you do for a living
How your accent or communication is holding you back
What you’d like to work on with a coach
When you’re available for an intro chat
LOW PRESSURE COMMITMENT
I don’t pressure potential clients to sign up, nor do I push past students to keep going. I advise you honestly when I think there’s something you can benefit from.
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