Senior Business English for European Professionals
Refined communication for professionals operating across languages, cultures, and power structures.
I work privately with senior European professionals who want their communication to land with authority and precision across international contexts.
My work focuses on how English is used internationally — so communication sounds credible, clear, and culturally intelligent across Europe.
At senior level, English rarely fails because of grammar or vocabulary.
It fails because meaning is softened, authority is diluted, or decisions sound less final than they are intended to be.
Professionals who operate across languages often carry over habits from their first language — politeness structures, indirectness, or explanatory patterns — that subtly weaken how their expertise is perceived in English-speaking contexts.
The result is not misunderstanding, but misalignment:
messages that sound hesitant instead of decisive, collaborative instead of authoritative, or technically correct but commercially underpowered.
This is the space where my work sits — refining how English functions in high-stakes, international environments so intent, authority, and responsibility are heard exactly as intended.
Why English Fails at Senior Level (Despite Fluency)
Professional Experience across International Organisations
My academic background includes a BSc in Translation Studies (French and German) and postgraduate-level training in education, underpinning my work across multilingual professional environments.
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How I Work
Private 1:1 Senior Business English Intensive
A 6-week private programme for senior European professionals who already use English fluently, but want their communication to sound more authoritative, composed, and credible in meetings, leadership conversations, and client-facing contexts.
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Where Language, Culture, and Authority Meet
My work sits at the intersection of language, cultural expectation, and professional authority. I support senior European professionals who already operate confidently in English, but want their communication to feel more controlled, natural, and assured in international settings. The focus is on small but meaningful refinements — tone, phrasing, and pacing — so conversations feel easier, messages land more cleanly, and expertise comes through without strain or over-explanation. The aim is not to change who you are, but to ensure your presence translates with clarity and authority in the situations that matter most.
About Vivienne
I’m Vivienne Schwarzbach — a native English speaker and multilingual communication consultant with a European sensibility and a calm, practical approach.
I work across English, German, French, and Spanish, supporting senior European professionals who already use English fluently and want their communication to feel clearer, more confident, and more natural in international settings.
Alex - Sales Professional
'“Vivienne completely transformed the way I show up at work.”
Markus, Automotive Supplier
“My communication became clearer and more confident.”
Ready to Refine How Your English Lands Internationally?
Private work is offered on a limited basis.