1:1 English Sparring

Your English Sparring Partner

Who is this for?

One-to-one work for executives, entrepreneurs and senior professionals who need to communicate with clarity when it matters most.

Meetings. Presentations. Difficult conversations.

Perhaps you stay quieter than you want in international meetings because your English feels slower than your thinking.

Or perhaps you already speak confidently but want your communication to sound sharper, more precise and more convincing.

This is for people whose expertise already exists. The goal is to make sure it comes across in English.

I am not trying to create a new personality. I am removing the friction between your thinking and your English.

What do you get?

A trusted communication partner who challenges your thinking, sharpens your message and prepares you for real conversations.

No fixed curriculum. No grammar drills. No classroom exercises.

We work on what matters now:

A board presentation next week. A difficult negotiation. An investor conversation. A stakeholder meeting. An interview you cannot afford to mishandle.

Sessions follow your priorities, not a programme.

The work is not scripted. When conversations shift unexpectedly – a stakeholder changes position, an unscripted question arises or a negotiation moves off track – that is where we focus.

We deliberately go beyond pure business topics to talk about decisions, values, and pressure – as well as the unscripted moments before and after the official agenda. Because this is where communication actually happens. Not in preparation, but in real time.

This is where thinking and speaking either stay connected or start to drift apart.

What changes after working together?

✔ You respond under pressure without the half-second search for words.
✔ You answer unexpected questions without freezing or mentally translating first.
✔ You disagree directly without watering down your point.
✔ You access what you already know faster, with less self-monitoring and less second-guessing.

Most importantly, the version of you speaking English starts to match the person people already know in your first language.

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Where we start

We start with a real conversation, not a level test – it shows where the hesitation happens.

Success here isn’t measured in a test score. It is measured where it matters: in the next unexpected question, the next boardroom confrontation, the next moment of high pressure. It’s the feeling of finally coming into your own – and sounding like yourself.

Real situations

A CEO preparing for a major keynote wanted to stop relying on notes and start speaking with more freedom under pressure.
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“You were real, and we trusted you.”
Feedback for a product manager after his first presentation in English without a script. The Q&A afterwards: thirty minutes, every question answered.
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Your investment

Every client starts from a different place, so there isn’t a one-size-fits-all fee.

Most 1:1 coaching programmes run for three to six months. Together, we build the clarity and flexibility you need to communicate with freedom in real business situations. Some clients continue beyond that because they value having an experienced sounding board as new challenges arise.

If you’re preparing for a specific event, such as an important presentation, negotiation or interview, a focused short-term programme may be all you need.

We’ll discuss your goals, recommend the approach that best fits your situation and agree on the investment together. Everything is transparent, with no pressure or obligation.

Please note: Business English coaching is generally tax-deductible as a professional expense (Werbungskosten / Betriebsausgaben) when there is a direct link to your current or future career.

How do you start?

We begin with a short confidential conversation – in German, so nothing gets lost.

Send me an email or book a brief call through my online calendar. We will look at where your English currently holds you back and what you need to handle next.

After that call, you will know whether this is the right fit. If I believe someone else would serve you better, I will tell you directly and point you in the right direction.

Her simple, straightforward, and highly professional approach convinced me from the very first session…  Thanks to Christine: I got my dream job. 🙂
Julia Riethmüller, Sales Director

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