ATTENTION: I do things very differently!

My Methodology: How I Help You Master Professional English

Start commanding every boardroom, negotiation, and global stage.

Why Traditional English Teaching Falls Short

Most English language education focuses on grammar rules, textbook exercises, and exam preparation.

  • Students spend years learning the mechanics of the language but struggle when they need to communicate confidently in real professional situations.

  • They can conjugate verbs perfectly but freeze during a board meeting.

  • They know the rules but lack the fluency, presence, and confidence that separates good communicators from great ones.

This is the gap I fill.

The Core Challenge:

Building Confidence, Not Just Knowledge

After working with hundreds of professional clients - particularly those in HR and leadership roles - I've identified the fundamental issue: lack of confidence despite adequate English ability.

My clients aren't beginners.

They're intermediate to advanced speakers who can handle basic conversations. The problem isn't vocabulary or grammar. It's confidence.

They're afraid of making mistakes.

They doubt their pronunciation.

They hesitate when speaking spontaneously.

And this hesitation costs them opportunities.

My entire methodology is built around solving this one critical problem:

transforming your English from something you're afraid to use into a tool of professional power.

The Four Pillars of My Approach

  • 1. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for Communication Excellence: I integrate NLP principles into my coaching because language and communication are intrinsically linked to how we think, perceive, and present ourselves.

Through NLP, I help you:

Build rapport with your audience during presentations and meetings - creating genuine connection and influencing through authentic communication

Understand your communication patterns - identifying the mental blocks and limiting beliefs that undermine your confidence

Model excellence - studying how native speakers and great communicators structure their language and delivery, then adapting those patterns to your own style

Shift your internal dialogue - changing the way you talk to yourself about your English ability from "I'll probably make mistakes" to "I can communicate with clarity and impact"

This isn't fluffy psychology. It's applied cognitive technique that directly impacts your ability to sound and feel more confident when you speak.

  • 2. Personalised, Adaptive Lessons Tailored to Your Reality: Every professional has different communication challenges. A CFO navigating board presentations needs different skills than an HR leader facilitating difficult conversations. A sales executive needs different techniques than a team manager.

I don't use a one-size-fits-all curriculum with my one on one clients. Instead:

We diagnose your specific challenges in our discovery call - Where do you lose confidence?

Which situations make you anxious?

What's holding you back from the next level?

We identify your target scenarios - presentations, negotiations, difficult conversations, team meetings, cross-cultural communication

Each lesson is customised to address your exact needs. If you need to present to the board next week, we prepare that presentation. If you're struggling with phrasal verbs in business contexts, we focus there. If your issue is clarity and pace, we work on delivery.

I adapt in real-time during our sessions. Your needs change week to week, and my approach changes with them.

You're not working through a workbook. You're working with a coach who's completely focused on your specific situation.

  • 3. Building Fluency Through Strategic Repetition and Modelling: Confidence comes from fluency, and fluency comes from repetition—but not mindless repetition.

    I use a strategic approach:

Live practice in realistic scenarios - We role-play actual conversations you'll have. You present to me as if I'm your board. You negotiate with me as if I'm a challenging client. You explain a difficult business decision to me as if I'm your team.

Immediate feedback and correction - Unlike language apps or large group classes, I listen carefully to what you say, how you say it, and why. I provide specific, actionable feedback in the moment. "That phrase works better if you pause here." "Native speakers would say it this way." "Your pronunciation is 95% there - let me show you the missing 5%."

Modelling and repetition of high-value phrases - We identify the phrases, structures, and delivery patterns that matter most for your goals. Then you repeat them until they become second nature. The goal isn't perfection - it's internalisation. The next time you're in a real conversation, these phrases come out naturally without you translating or thinking about grammar.

Spaced practice for long-term retention - We don't just practice once and move on. We return to key phrases and scenarios across multiple lessons, building deeper fluency and confidence over time.

  • 4. Results-Oriented Coaching, Not Teaching: There's a fundamental difference between teaching English and coaching someone to communicate better in English.

    Teachers explain grammar. Coaches get results.

    I'm focused entirely on outcomes:

Clear, measurable goals - Before we start, we define exactly what success looks like for you. Are you more confident in presentations? Do you handle questions better? Can you negotiate more effectively? Can you explain complex ideas with clarity?

Regular assessment and adaptation - We track your progress. Are you speaking with more confidence? Is your fluency improving? Are you getting the specific results you wanted (better performance reviews, successful presentations, team respect)? If the approach isn't working, I change it.

Accountability - You're investing in this coaching because you want real change. I hold you accountable to that commitment. I prepare thoroughly for every session. I expect you to show up ready to work and apply what we're learning.

Real-world application - Every lesson is immediately applicable to your professional life. We're not practicing for an exam. We're preparing you for actual situations where your English communication directly imp

COMPANY

COMMUNICATION TIPS

RESOURCES

© Copyright 2026. Richard Butler. All Rights Reserved.