“Say it once and be understood.”
English Language Coaching for Executives
Refine how you sound. Command authority. Land your ideas with clarity and impact.
Your fluent, now its time to sound it
You speak English fluently. You understand the language. But in boardrooms, investor presentations, and high-stakes conversations, you know there's a gap between being fluent and being understood, truly understood, with clarity and authority.
That gap is precisely where executive presence is won or lost. Pronunciation, intonation, grammar precision, vocabulary choice, delivery, and presence—these aren't separate skills. They're the difference between being heard and being remembered.
What you get
Integrated Executive Communication Coaching
Unlike coaches who treat pronunciation separately from delivery or grammar in isolation, I help you integrate pronunciation, intonation, precision, presence, and delivery into one coherent, commanding voice. You'll speak with clarity, confidence, and authority in every boardroom.
Deep Understanding of English Mechanics
With a Master's degree in TESOL from Teachers College, Columbia University, I understand the mechanics of English at a level most coaches don't. I can diagnose exactly what's affecting your clarity, and more importantly, I know how to fix it—for you, in context, with precision.
Proven Results with Global Executives
I've worked with executives from Fortune 500 companies. I know the contexts that matter: boardroom negotiations, investor pitches, earnings calls, critical conversations that shape careers and decisions.
Tailored, Contextual Coaching
We focus on the situations where you need to be at your best. Whether you're preparing for a board presentation, refining your presence in investor conversations, or strengthening your voice in critical negotiations, coaching is designed around your real goals.
In-person and remote options
Our office is conveniently located in Manhattan. Can’t make it into the office? No worries, we’ve got you covered.
Our services
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1:1 coaching
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Pronunciation / Intonation
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Presentation Prep
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Ongoing Coaching
Our Founder
Ellen G Perlstein
TESOL Specialist | Columbia University
Teachers College, Columbia University. This degree deepened my understanding of English phonology, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics—the mechanics of language at a level that informs every piece of coaching I do.
Masters Executive English CoachWhat Global Executives Say
Coaching with Ellen transformed not just how I sound, but how I show up in boardrooms. The integration of pronunciation, intonation, and presence made everything feel cohesive.
What our clients are saying
"Ellen's coaching transformed how I show up in boardroom conversations. I was fluent but not commanding. Now, my words carry the authority they should. People listen differently. She has this rare ability to integrate pronunciation and presence in a way that felt natural, not mechanical. I'd been to other coaches before, but Ellen's approach is different. She understands the mechanics of English at a level most coaches don't, but she never makes you feel like you're being taught—you're being coached."
— M.K., Global Operations Director, Fortune 500 Financial Services
"I'd been comfortable speaking English for years, but investor meetings felt different—higher stakes. Ellen showed me where my accent was interfering with clarity, and more importantly, how to integrate that with my presence. It was like switching on a light. Within three sessions, I felt dramatically more confident, and the feedback from my team reflected it. People heard authority in my voice that wasn't there before."
— C.R., CEO, International Tech Startup
"As someone who leads global teams, clear communication is non-negotiable. Ellen didn't just coach my accent—she coached my credibility. She identified subtle patterns in my intonation and word choice that were undermining my authority. Now, in meetings with people across time zones and first languages, people understand me immediately. My ideas land. That's the difference between good communication and executive communication."
— J.P., Regional Vice President, Manufacturing & Operations