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How to Choose an Executive English Coach: 9 Questions to Ask

The right executive English coach can transform how you're perceived at work; the wrong one wastes your time and money. Before you commit, these nine questions separate a real coach from a generic tutor.

Digby R. Kerr
By Digby R. Kerr, Wharton-educated executive, author of 16 published books, founder of Kerr University™. About 35 years in global business.

Ask about their business experience

Have they actually led in the business world, or only taught English? A coach who has run companies, sat in boardrooms, and negotiated real deals understands the situations you face — and can coach the substance, not just the words.

Ask about method and measurement

How do they work, and how will you know it's working? A serious coach has a clear method and defines success in terms of your real performance — a presentation that lands, a meeting where you're heard — not vague 'improvement.'

The 9 questions to ask

1) What's your business background? 2) Who do you usually coach? 3) What's your method? 4) How is a session structured? 5) Will we use my real work? 6) How do you handle accent and confidence? 7) How do we measure progress? 8) What results have clients seen? 9) Can I try a session first?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose an executive English coach?

Ask about their real business experience, their method, whether they use your actual work, and how they measure results.

Does the coach's business background matter?

Yes — a coach who has led in business can coach substance and executive presence, not just language.

Should I get a trial session?

Absolutely — a free or trial session tells you more than any description. Kerr University offers a free 30-minute class.

What's a red flag?

Vague methods, no measurement, and no real-world leadership experience.

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