Clarity & Confidence: Communication Skills Every Founder Needs 🚀
LEARN THE NUANCES OF BUSINESS ENGLISH WITH PERSONALISED LIVE COACHING, REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS, AND TOOLS TO BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE!
!!! UNIQUE BONUS - GET INTERVIEWED BY GOOGLE AND MICROSOFT EXECUTIVES:
Aside from Live lessons with your Tutor you'll also get 15-min of Mock-up Interview with one of our partners: Google & Microsoft Executives offering you unique feedback - unavailable elsewhere on what impression you make when meeting new partners.
What you'll get:
MODULE 1 (2h per session) - BRANDING & STORYTELLING IN ENGLISH
What you'll learn:
Session 1: The Language of Brand Identity
- Key vocabulary for founders: mission, value proposition, USP
- Writing your founder bio & elevator pitch
- Practising clarity vs buzzwords
Session 2: Storytelling for Startups: Speak Like a Visionary, Not a Sales Rep
- The “Problem > Solution > Why You” framework
- Structuring a powerful founder’s origin story
- Authenticity vs oversharing in startup narratives
MODULE 2 (2h per session)
NETWORKING & INFLUENCE LANGUAGE
What you'll learn:
Session 1: Compelling Language Techniques at Networking Events
- Small talk with purpose
- Transitioning from social to professional in conversation
- How to pitch softly in informal settings
Session 2: How to Sound Persuasive Without Pushing
- Techniques: hedging, emphasis, mirroring
- Asking smart questions to create engagement
- Cultural cues & confidence phrases in English
MODULE 3 (2h per session) - LINKEDIN FOR FOUNDERS
What you'll learn:
Session 1: Building Your Founder Brand on LinkedIn
- Writing your ‘About’ section with strategy
- Powerful verbs, active voice, and CTA structures
- Building a content pillar strategy (with example phrases)
Session 2: Pitching Your Services via LinkedIn Messages & Posts
- Writing outreach messages with natural tone
- Cold messaging vs warm commenting
- Making service posts sound helpful, not sales-y
MODULE 4 (2h per session)
MODULE 4: COPYWRITING & ONLINE GROWTH
What you'll learn:
Session 1: Copywriting Basics for Founders
- How to write website headlines, hero text, and CTAs
- AIDA, PAS, and FAB frameworks in plain English
- Writing with urgency + clarity
Session 2: Paid Media Fundamentals (With a Copywriting Angle)
- How to write ad copy for Meta, Google, LinkedIn
- Key vocab: conversions, targeting, ROAS, landing pages
- Split-testing copy variations: What changes impact performance?
MODULE 5 (2h per session)
MODULE 5: PUBLIC SPEAKING & PITCHING
What you'll learn:
Session 1: Delivering an Effective English Pitch (Short & Long Versions)
- Vocabulary of pitching: traction, market size, burn rate
- Pronunciation tips for confident delivery
- Handling Q&A with calm and clarity
Session 2: Hosting or Appearing on Podcasts / Panels
- Conversational vs scripted tone
- Sounding fluent even when thinking
- Story structure in spoken answers
MODULE 6 (2h per session)
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
What you'll learn:
Session 1: Writing to Investors & Strategic Partners
- Email frameworks that are polite, precise, and proactive
- Phrases for softening, requesting, and following up
- How to express vision without sounding vague
Session 2: Negotiation Language & Saying No Professionally
- Diplomatic disagreement in English
- Key phrases for setting boundaries, timelines, and expectations
- Handling feedback and pushback
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This course is designed for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and growth-minded business owners who want to sharpen their communication skills in English to build influence, attract clients and investors, and grow their brand with confidence.
It’s especially valuable for:
International Founders & Startup Leaders
Who need to pitch their business, articulate their value proposition, and engage global partners or VCs — all in clear, compelling English.
Solo Entrepreneurs & Freelancers Going Global
Who want to refine their outreach, social presence, and sales communication to attract high-quality clients and partnerships.
Small Business Owners in Transition
Who are scaling up and need to communicate more strategically — with team members, suppliers, collaborators, or media.
Early-Stage Startup Builders
Who are working on their first product, launch, or investor deck and want to sound confident, concise, and credible in every conversation.
Nadya Birca
Digital marketing and eCommerce expert with over 15 years of experience in digital strategy, CRM, and CRO. She partners with UK and US-based clients across fashion, beauty, retail, and FMCG to drive growth. Nadya has led teams of 20+ and managed marketing budgets of £40M.
At New Look, TalkTalk & Wex Photo Video, she spearheaded customer acquisition across Google, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and Reddit. Founder of STEPP Digital Agency & STEPP Business Academy, she is also a regular trainer at L39 Canary Wharf, a speaker at Google Retail events, and a career mentor at the University of Birmingham.
Most recently, Nadya launched The Future of Skills Podcast on YouTube, a pro-bono project aimed at guiding graduates and young professionals in career-building skills for the age of AI. Her notable guests include the Chief Knowledge Officer at NASA, a UK MasterChef Finalist, the former Global CEO of AVON, Head of AI Program at The University of Oxford, BBC News Creative Director and the Head of Native Advertising at Microsoft.
Nadya is a Certified Business English Trainer, via TEFL International Teaching Qualification and a Distinction Post-Grad Degree Holder of AI Executive Program of the University of Oxford, UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
If you are unsatisfied with your coaching, reach out to us via [email protected]. We maintain a Happy and supportive community for all our creative professionals. So, we offer a 7-Day Happy Learning guarantee on all our courses and events should you change your mind.
How will the industry leaders be assigned for my mock interview?
Upon completing your course, you will be paired with an industry leader from world-leading organizations such as Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, or experienced recruitment agents. These professionals will conduct a one-on-one mock interview and provide you with immediate, personalized feedback. This feedback is tailored to help you maximize your interview preparation and significantly enhance your chances of success.
To ensure fairness and avoid matching bias, the interviewers will be assigned randomly, guaranteeing an impartial and highly effective process. This unique opportunity offers invaluable insights unavailable in traditional interview preparation programs.
How many students will be joining live sessions?
To ensure the most effective use of your time and foster meaningful interactions, live sessions are limited to small groups of up to 3–4 students per group bubble. This structure allows for personalized feedback and active participation from every student.
To create a safe and open environment for group exercises, all sessions adhere to the Chatham House Confidentiality Policy, ensuring full confidentiality and freedom of expression during discussions.