I offer private American accent training for executives and business leaders who are non-native English speakers. You may also see it called accent reduction or accent coaching.
Sessions are one-to-one and live on Zoom. I work online with executives throughout the U.S.
I'm Julie Cunningham, MA, CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist.
Does this describe you?
- You want your speech to be easy to follow in negotiations and when you talk with partners.
- You want to use business vocabulary, idioms and expressions correctly.
- You present to boards, investors or large groups and want your delivery to be clear and steady.
What we work on
- Board and investor presentations: Practicing a clear, steady delivery for formal presentations.
- Leading meetings: Making your points easy to follow when you run a discussion.
- Earnings and all-hands calls: Keeping your speech clear when you address large groups.
- Media interviews: Answering questions on the spot in a way listeners can follow.
- Negotiations: Speaking precisely when the details matter.
Private sessions can incorporate your own presentations and talking points.
American Accent Training for Sales Professionals
Sales calls and demos happen live, often by phone or video.
We work on:
- Pronunciation that is clear on a call
- Pacing during a discovery call or demo
- Intonation that sounds confident when you answer objections
How it works
- Send me a message through the contact form.
- I reply within 1–2 business days and we schedule a free Planning Session.
- We design your course and book your sessions on Zoom.
Price
- $250 an hour
- $1,875 for a 10-hour package
- Materials: $150, which includes one year of English Pro
- Free Planning Session to start
If your employer is paying, I can invoice your company.
What a client says
"Working with Julie was awesome! She helped customize the syllabus as per the feedback from my initial performance review, which helped me focus on my weak areas such as understanding intonation, consonants, and American English pronunciation. The course gave me a jump start to becoming a better storyteller."
Sunit V., Electrical Engineer
Prefer a group class or a self-paced course? See all options and prices.
Common questions
Do you offer accent reduction coaching for executives?
Yes. I coach executives and business leaders one-to-one, live on Zoom, anywhere in the U.S. We practice the speaking situations you face at work, such as presentations, meetings and negotiations.
Do you offer accent coaching for sales professionals?
Yes. Training for sales professionals focuses on sounding clear and confident on discovery calls and demos, and communicating persuasively over the phone or video. Private sessions can incorporate your own scripts and call scenarios.
Can we work on the vocabulary I use at work?
Yes. Bring the presentations, talking points and business terms you use most, and we build the practice around them.
How many sessions will I need?
A typical client does 10 sessions. Your number depends on your starting point and goals, and we'll talk about it in your free Planning Session.
Can my company pay for my training?
Yes. I can invoice your employer directly.
Are sessions online?
Yes. All sessions are live on Zoom, so you can join from wherever you are. You only need a quiet space, a stable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone.
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