Leadership coaching for professionals who work in English as an additional language
Lead with the English you have.
You already have enough English to lead. Leading in English helps you use it with more clarity, more impact and less effort.
First programmes start in early 2027. Pilot places are limited.
Does this sound familiar?
You are good at your job. In English, it costs you more.
You prepare twice as long for the same meeting.
The thinking is done. The words still take work.
The discussion moves on before you speak.
By the time your sentence is ready, the moment has passed.
People remember how you said it, not what you said.
Your ideas deserve the same weight as a native speaker's.
Our approach
This is leadership coaching, not a language course.
We don't correct your grammar or try to remove your accent. Every English is a valid English. We work on what you need to lead: being understood, being clear and being heard.
A language course
- Grammar and vocabulary drills
- A fixed syllabus for everyone
- Aims for "native-like"
- Practice in a classroom
Leading in English
- The situations you lead in
- A programme built from your self-assessment
- Aims for clarity and impact
- Practice for your next real meeting
What we work on
18 coaching topics. You choose the ones that matter to you.
The topics are grouped into areas like these. Your self-assessment shows where to start.
Intelligibility
Be understood the first time, in any room, with your own accent.
"Let me say that more slowly."
Clarity
Get to the point and structure what you say so people can follow it.
"There are two things I want to cover."
Relationships
Small talk, trust and difficult conversations, not just transactions.
"How did that land with your team?"
Presenting
Speak to a room or a camera with presence, and handle the questions after.
"Good question. Let me come back to it."
Impact and narrative
Tell the story behind your idea so it is remembered and acted on.
"Here is why this matters now."
Leading across cultures
Disagree, decide and give feedback with people who see the world differently.
"Can I offer a different view?"
How it works
Start where you are. Work on what you need.
Self-assessment
A short assessment shows where English helps you lead and where it holds you back.
Your programme
Together with a coach, you pick the topics that matter for your role. No fixed order.
Coaching
Practise with real situations from your work, then use it in your next meeting.
Format
1:1 coaching
A programme built around you and your calendar. For senior leaders who need focus and privacy.
Format
Group drop-in sessions
Join the topics you need, alongside peers from other companies and countries.
Who it is for
For confident professionals, not beginners.
You already work in English every day. You want it to cost less and carry more.
- iLeaders with intermediate or advanced English who lead teams, clients or projects in English
- iiSenior leaders in Asia and elsewhere where English is the working language
- iiiGerman and European executives who want more confidence and ease in English
- ivOrganisations that want their international leaders to be heard equally
Who is behind it
Built by The Inclusive Leadership Institute.
Leading in English was developed by JΓΆrg Schmitz and the team at The Inclusive Leadership Institute. It draws on decades of coaching leaders who work across languages and cultures.
Questions
Before you ask.
Is this a language course?
No. We assume you already work in English. We coach how you lead in it: how you are understood, how clearly you speak and how much impact you have.
What level of English do I need?
Intermediate or advanced. If you lead meetings or write to clients in English today, this is for you.
Will you try to change my accent?
No. Your accent is part of who you are. We focus on being understood, which is a different thing.
Can I do it 1:1 or in a group?
Both. You can work 1:1 with a coach, join group drop-in sessions, or combine the two.
Can my company book this for a team?
Yes. Talk to us about a programme for a group of leaders in your organisation.
When does it start?
The first programmes start in early 2027. Book an intro call to join the pilot group.
Your English is ready. Let's use it.
A 30-minute call to talk about your role, your goals and whether Leading in English fits.
