Strategic English for European Professionals
Clarity. Authority. Control.
I work privately with European professionals who already use English fluently, but need their communication to land with authority in international, high-stakes contexts.
This is not language learning in the traditional sense.
It is strategic language refinement — so decisions sound decisive, interventions are timely, and expertise is heard without over-explanation.
Private 1:1 work · English used internationally · Senior level
At senior level, English rarely fails because of grammar or vocabulary.
It fails because meaning is softened and authority is diluted.
Professionals working across languages often carry patterns from their first language — politeness structures, indirectness, explanatory habits — that subtly weaken how expertise is perceived in English-speaking environments.
The result is not misunderstanding, but misalignment.
Messages that sound hesitant instead of decisive.
Collaborative when authority is required.
Technically correct, but commercially underpowered.
My work focuses on how English functions in international professional settings — so what you say aligns with the level at which you already operate.
Why English Fails at Senior Level (Despite Fluency)
Refined communication for professionals operating across languages, cultures, and power structures
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.
The Offer
Private Strategic English Sessions
Block of Four · £300
This work is offered in blocks of four 60-minute private sessions.
It is designed for professionals who are time-poor and already fluent, but want an immediate and targeted refinement of how their English lands.
Each session focuses on real communication demands, such as:
intervening strategically rather than staying silent
sounding authoritative without over-explaining
holding position in meetings and leadership conversations
ensuring decisions, boundaries, and responsibility are clearly communicated
This is not:
grammar-heavy teaching
traditional Business English
school-style language learning
It is applied, corrective where needed, and focused on function, impact, and control.
Format
4 × 60-minute private sessions
Online
£300 per block
Blocks can be renewed as needed
Sessions are focused, directive, and shaped around real professional situations
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 academic and professional background.
My training includes Translation Studies (French and German) and postgraduate education, grounding my work in applied linguistics rather than traditional language teaching.
I work across English, German, French, and Spanish, supporting European professionals who already operate confidently in English but want greater precision, authority, and control in international settings.
My approach is discreet, strategic, and practical.
The aim is not to change who you are — but to ensure your expertise translates with clarity and authority in the situations that matter.
I also work with leadership teams and international organisations to refine how English is used across mixed-language environments — supporting clearer decision-making, authority, and alignment in global teams.
This work is delivered as strategic hybrid communication training for native and non-native English speakers operating together.
Working with Organisations
Alex - Sales Professional
'“Vivienne completely transformed the way I show up at work.”
Markus, Automotive Supplier
“My communication became clearer and more confident.”
Refine How Your English Lands Internationally
Private work is offered in focused 4-session blocks and is available on a limited basis.