Leadership Fluency
1:1 communication coaching for introverted non-native English-speaking international professionals
This is for you if:
Your silence is costing you promotions, visibility, or credibility
You self-edit so much that people miss the full value of your ideas
You know you’re great at your work but you’re not seen that way
You want to be confident when you speak… without pretending to be extroverted
Build leadership-ready communication that elevates your influence, income and impact.
Why doesn’t your communication always reflect your expertise?
You’re brilliant at what you do. You’ve worked hard, earned your role, and built a strong reputation.
But when it comes to communication – especially in high-stakes situations – you can feel something get lost.
In one-on-one conversations, you can explain your thinking clearly but in meetings or presentations, you sometimes hesitate. You over-explain. You hold back even when you know what you have to say is worth hearing.
With preparation, you manage but when the moment is unplanned, something shifts. The words are there, but they don’t always come out.
And deep down, you know it’s not your ideas holding you back. It’s the way they land.
That’s where this work begins: helping your voice reflect your value, so you’re not just thinking like a leader but being heard as one.
Are you ready to bridge the gap between your ideas and their impact?
This is not about becoming more fluent, dominating conversations, or changing your personality. It is about developing the kind of communication that reflects your expertise, supports your leadership, and allows your quiet strengths to be seen and trusted.
Whether you are managing teams, pitching ideas, or navigating high-pressure moments in English-speaking environments, you will learn to do it with clarity, confidence, and authenticity:
The C.A.L.M. Method™
A grounded approach that blends communication skills with mindset and mindfulness:
Connection
Learn how to steady your mind and body, so you can stay grounded when the pressure rises. When calm is your baseline, clarity becomes possible – even in moments you cannot rehearse.
Alignment
Speak in a way that reflects your values, vision, and leadership style. Aligning what you say with what matters most gives your voice natural authority.
Learning
Build skills you can rely on. Learn simple, transferable tools to communicate clearly under pressure, without scripting or overthinking.
Mastery
Turn insight into habit through consistent, supported practice. This is not about memorising techniques. It is about integrating them until they feel like you.
Transform how you show up when it matters most:
I freeze when I have to speak under pressure → I feel calm and capable in front of an audience.
I stay silent when I want to contribute → I share my thoughts with clarity and confidence.
I feel like an invisible expert → I am seen as a trusted and influential leader.
Speak and lead without panicking or pretending:
This is what happens when your communication reflects the leader you already are.
What’s possible:
Clients who have done this work have:
Stepped into global leadership roles without having to be loud or pushy
Delivered high-stakes presentations with clarity and confidence
Created more freedom in how, where, and when they work
Gained influence in rooms where decisions are made
Secured salary increases that reflect their true contribution
Success Story:
From holding back to being heard
Raissa, a physician from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, once avoided speaking in English unless absolutely necessary. Even though she knew it was essential to her professional goals, she felt held back by the fear of making mistakes or losing her words mid-sentence. We worked together to build the confidence and clarity she needed to navigate real-world conversations in high-stakes settings.
Since then, Raissa has stepped into a public health leadership role and now liaises confidently with English-speaking NGOs. She also presented at an international conference in Germany – a milestone that once felt entirely out of reach!
We will develop:
Five Pillars of Leadership-Ready Communication
This work is tailored to your role, your goals, and your pace.
Confidence
Strengthen a grounded presence and develop deeper trust in yourself - even under pressure. This is the foundation your voice can stand on.
Structure
Organize your thinking and express it clearly, especially in high-stakes or fast-moving situations.
Delivery
Use tone, body language, and vocal expression to engage others - without forcing energy that doesn’t feel like yours.
Storytelling
Share ideas in ways that are purposeful, memorable, and meaningful. Tell stories that reflect not just what you do, but who you are.
Persuasion
Influence outcomes with calm authority. Guide conversations toward clarity, alignment, and action.
Hello! If we haven't met, I'm
Sarah Rocha Coelho
I’m a Leadership Communication Coach with over 25 years of international experience helping thoughtful professionals communicate with clarity and confidence.
I’m from the UK, but have lived in multiple countries, including Brazil, where I worked in Portuguese. I understand what it takes to express ideas effectively and be taken seriously in unfamiliar environments.
I’ve lived and worked across countries, coached leaders from around the world, and spoken on large stages – all while navigating life as a neurodivergent introvert.
I’ve always been articulate, but being able to speak wonderfully didn’t help me manage my communication style in more high-energy contexts.
I’ve felt the friction between being capable and being completely drained by pushing myself to be someone I am not. I’ve done the work to understand what it really takes to lead with your voice when you’re wired differently and I’ve come out the other side.
Now I help other people understand that powerful communication isn’t about being the loudest or most talkative – it’s about being intentional, prepared, and using your natural strengths well.
I am here to help introverted non-native English speakers develop leadership-ready communication so they can grow their influence, income and impact.
What others say about my facilitation work:
Here's everything you get:
three month package
1:1 Coaching Includes:
9 x 1:1 Coaching Calls
Meet with me for a private 50-minute virtual session three weeks out of four each month for three months. The first session is our Kick-Off Strategy Call to clarify your goals and align your communication with what matters most in your role. Each session is personalized to your goals and guided by your pace and progress.
Session Notes & Reflections
After each session, you’ll receive a short summary of key takeaways and personalised guidance to help you deepen your insights and apply them between sessions.
Friday Office Hours
Submit a two-minute practice speech and receive focused feedback on clarity, structure, delivery, and word choice. You can also send a voice-note with a specific question or challenge to get personalised guidance - without waiting for your next session. Responses are provided within the day, during office hours. (£297 value)
BONUSES:
The Elevate Membership (6 months access)
Gain further ongoing support and motivation with the Elevate membership which is focused on helping you practice the skill of structuring your speaking. This practice community also offers a private learning portal of short, strategic videos, proven frameworks, custom gpt AI chatbots and evidence-based habit-shifting tools to help you speak with more clarity, confidence, and intention. (£132 value)
Ongoing access to a supportive community
Receive an invitation and ongoing access to the Public Speaking Studio - an ongoing client-only Facebook group where you can practice, connect, and continue developing your public speaking skills.
1:1 Coaching Investment:
We’ll work together for three months.
Pay in full option: £1500
(A monthly payment plan of three payments of £525 is available.)
Success Story:
Building clarity in communication:
Rosario spoke English professionally every day but wanted to develop stronger habits for structuring her thoughts and speaking clearly under pressure in order to prepare for upcoming professional development. Through focused coaching, she gained the confidence and skills to express herself more effectively in important conversations. She says:
Success Story:
A better future for his family:
Matias worked in English for a multinational company and led large teams across multiple time zones. Despite his experience, he felt held back from fully owning his expert status in high-pressure conversations, and as a result, several valuable opportunities slipped away.
Working together, we focused on calming his nervous system, using practical speaking structures to articulate his thoughts clearly under pressure, and clarifying his goals through future casting.
Here’s what he said about the work we did:
“The experience with Sarah has been amazing… Sarah is extremely professional and supportive and can quickly understand your needs … and address them properly. … Absolutely recommend trying her method.”
The result? Matias didn’t just get a job! He landed the career and life he’d been working toward. He moved to the country he wanted and is now thriving there. I’ll never forget speaking with him after his move and hearing the delight in his voice as he described the freedom, security, and opportunities he and his family now enjoy.
FAQs
Who is this for?
This coaching is designed for introverted, non-native English-speaking professionals who:
✔️ Work in global or multicultural environments, or are preparing to
✔️ Have strong expertise, but feel less confident in high-stakes communication
✔️ Want to grow their influence, income, and impact – without pretending to be more extroverted
✔️ Are ready to strengthen their communication with structured, personalised support and practice
What is the coaching like?
This is bespoke 1:1 coaching, tailored to your role, goals, and communication challenges.
There is a strategic pathway to support your growth, but we use it flexibly. Each session is focused on what will make the most difference in your current context.
You’ll also have access to curated tools, frameworks, and practice resources to reinforce progress between sessions.
When can I book my calls?
I offer availability for 1:1 coaching calls during the first three weeks of each month at the following times (UK time):
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 5 PM – 10 PM
Sundays: 10 AM – 6 PM
You can check your local time here.
The last week of each month is a non-live week for reflection and consolidation, so no calls are scheduled during that time and there are no Office Hours.
You’re free to choose any available slot during the live weeks. Calls can be rescheduled up to 48 hours in advance. Your package expires 12 weeks after purchase.
Can you explain more about the Office Hours?
When:
Fridays 5 pm to 10 pm (UK time), three weeks out of every four. The extended window offers ease and flexibility across time zones.
What they are:
Office Hours offer asynchronous support, practice, and feedback via Telegram.
You’re welcome to:
Submit a short (up to two-minute) speech for expert, actionable feedback
Ask a focused coaching question if you’re stuck or need clarity
I’ll usually respond immediately or at least within the hour. If you’ve sent a speech, you’ll have the opportunity to apply the feedback and re-record if you’d like. If you’ve asked a question, you’re welcome to ask follow-up questions on the same topic if needed.
Why use them:
It’s a flexible, low-pressure way to practice your communication and get structured accountability and feedback between sessions.
Why it’s valuable:
It’s also a leadership communication practice in itself. To use it well, you’ll need to pause and reflect on:
What’s the real question or challenge?
What outcome are you hoping for?
What kind of support would be most useful?
You can take your time before you speak. I do the same before I respond. That space honours the strengths introverts bring to communication: reflection, clarity, and considered action.
How much time do I need to commit?
In our kick-off call, we’ll work together to set a pace that suits your schedule and goals.
Typically, committing around two hours per week – for coaching sessions, watching trainings, and practicing with tools – creates steady, meaningful progress.
This is designed to fit around a full professional life, offering flexibility for busy people who value smart, consistent momentum.
For example, the custom GPT chatbots help you reinforce key speaking frameworks in short, focused bursts. Just five minutes a day can make a noticeable difference.
It’s not about time spent, but time used intentionally – playing to your strengths of reflection and thoughtful practice.
Do you guarantee results?
The guarantee I offer is that this coaching package is designed to give you the structure, support, and practice you need to communicate with confidence.
Your results depend on your effort, consistency, and willingness to apply feedback, as well as factors like your starting level and how much speaking practice you engage in.
Everyone’s journey is different, and external factors, such as workload, stress, and personal commitments, can impact your progress.
What I do guarantee is that this is built on proven coaching methods, behaviour science based habit shifting material and real-world speaking challenges that have helped professionals just like you. I am 100% committed to guiding and supporting you every step of the way.
I have a different question.
Sure thing! Please leave me a message in the purple chat box in the corner and I’ll get back to you asap.
The results you achieve through this coaching depend on many factors, including your effort, consistency, current skill level, and personal circumstances. While the tools and support offered are designed to help you grow in confidence and communication, no specific outcomes – such as job offers, promotions, income increases, or business growth – can be guaranteed.
Any testimonials or examples shared represent individual experiences. They are intended to illustrate what is possible, not what is promised. Your journey is unique, and your results will reflect your own dedication and progress.
By participating in this coaching programme, you accept full responsibility for your own development, and acknowledge that success requires active engagement.