Stop Being Overlooked. Start Being Heard.
The Visibility Shift
Premium 1:1 English Coaching for ambitious professionals who are ready to perform more confidently in meetings, discussions, and everyday professional conversations.
In 10 weeks, close the gap between your professional expertise and your English performance.
Stop hesitating in the moments that matter.
Respond more naturally - even when conversations take an unexpected turn.
Express your ideas clearly and confidently.
The result is greater visibility, stronger professional relationships, and the kind of credibility that opens the door to new opportunities and higher earning potential.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You've worked hard to reach this point in your career. You have the experience and knowledge, but your English is holding you back from the next level.
- Your mind often goes blank in conversations and discussions. The words don't come fast enough. Someone else speaks first. The moment is gone.
- You sit in meetings knowing exactly what you want to contribute - but by the time you find the right words, the conversation has moved on. You stay silent. Again.
- You avoid conversations with senior colleagues because it feels awkward and unnatural. You worry they're judging your English instead of seeing your expertise. You feel invisible - not because of your ability, but because of how you sound.
- And the worst part? You know it's affecting your career. Opportunities are going to people who communicate more confidently. Your ideas aren't getting heard. Your real potential isn't showing up in the room.
You're not struggling because you lack intelligence or ability. You're struggling because nobody has ever helped you perform confidently in real English conversations and discussions.
"I really enjoyed Derek's method of coaching because there is a big focus on speaking and building fluency. After a few sessions I already felt more confident and was losing my fear of speaking."
Simon, CEO from Austria
Imagine This Instead
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You speak up in meetings without hesitation - your ideas landing with clarity and confidence.
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You respond naturally and quickly, even when the conversation takes an unexpected turn.
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You connect easily with colleagues, clients, and senior leaders - in formal discussions and casual conversations too.
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You walk into important professional situations feeling prepared, calm, and in control.
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People recognise you for the professional you truly are.
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You feel proud of the way you communicate in English.
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You build the visibility you've always wanted - and turn it into the opportunities and career growth you deserve.
What This Gap Is Costing You
There's a version of your career where your English reflects your actual ability. Where people hear you speak and immediately see the professional you are.
Right now, there's a gap between those two versions of you.
And every day that gap stays open, it's costing you - in opportunities, in relationships, in earning potential, in how you're seen.
The question isn't whether you can afford to fix it.
It's whether you can afford not to.
The Programme
How The Visibility Shift Works
Step 1
Your Free Professional English Impact Analysis (30 minutes)
This is where your transformation begins.
After your application, if we're a good fit for each other, I'll invite you to your free Professional English Impact Analysis (Value $97).
In this session, we'll spend 30 focused minutes together to:
- Identify where the gap between your expertise and your English performance is holding you back most
- Pinpoint the specific conversations and situations where hesitation is limiting your impact
- Give you honest, expert feedback on your current communication strengths and challenges
- Leave you with total clarity on what needs to change - and what's realistically possible in 10 weeks
You'll leave with a clear understanding of your next step - whether we decide to work together or not. And regardless of what you decide, you'll leave with valuable insight you can act on straight away.
Step 2
1:1 Coaching Using The Real-Time Communication Framework
This isn't just about learning more English - it's about performing with confidence in real conversations.
The Real-Time Communication Framework is built on 22 years of working with professionals in real international environments. It's built around one core insight - this isn't a knowledge problem. It's a performance problem. And performance is trainable.
The framework has three pillars:
Pillar 1
Authentic Language
You learn the exact phrases, responses, and communication strategies that professionals actually use in real workplace conversations - not textbook English, but the natural, confident language that professionals actually use every day.
Pillar 2
Realistic Simulation
We recreate the exact situations you face at work - meetings, discussions, informal conversations with colleagues and senior leaders - so you practice performing under real conditions, not theoretical ones.
Pillar 3
Confidence Through Repetition
Through repeated practice, targeted feedback, and supportive coaching, hesitation gives way to natural, confident communication. You don't just learn - you transform how you perform in English.
What Your 10-Week Transformation Looks Like
The Foundation Session
We turn insight into action from day one. After a quick alignment on your key communication challenges, you move straight into real-time conversation practice. No theory - you start performing immediately. By the end of the session, you'll already feel the difference.
Respond With Confidence
Develop the skill of responding confidently in real time - even when you're not fully prepared. You'll learn the exact phrases, techniques, and mental strategies that let you speak up naturally without freezing, stalling, or losing your thread.
Own the Discussion
This is where we bring your skills directly into the meeting room and professional discussions. You'll practice contributing confidently, handling unexpected questions, and managing interruptions. This is where you find your voice in fast-moving conversations with colleagues, clients, and senior leaders.
Connect and Be Remembered
Master the art of informal professional conversation. Build rapport naturally with colleagues, clients, and senior leaders. Stop avoiding small talk - start using it as a powerful professional tool that builds relationships and raises your visibility.
under pressure
This is where we raise the stakes. You've built the skills - now we test them across the full range of situations you face at work. Fast-moving meetings, unexpected questions, informal conversations with senior leaders - nothing is off limits. This is where confidence stops being something you practise and starts being something you own..
Your Visibility Shift
This is where everything comes into focus. Through targeted practice, you'll leave ready to perform confidently - in the meetings, discussions, and conversations that matter most in your professional life.
You'll leave with your Personal Communication Playbook - a personalised set of strategies, phrases, and approaches built specifically for you - along with a clear plan to keep growing your confidence, visibility, and impact long after the programme ends.
"Working with Derek was one of the best decisions I've made for my professional English. From the start, the coaching felt structured, and focused - Derek guided me step by step and prepared me for high-pressure situations with realistic practice and lots of practical examples.
Since I finished the coaching with Derek, people have commented on how strong my English is, and I've noticed I speak more confidently. I recommend Derek to any professional who wants to sound more confident, more natural, and more 'ready' when it really matters."
Tommaso, IT Professional from Italy
Weekly Challenges & Ongoing Support Between Sessions
After each session you'll receive a short, targeted challenge designed to help you apply what you've learned immediately in your working life. These are practical, real-world actions - not theoretical exercises - that build your confidence and fluency one step at a time.
This is where what you learn in your sessions takes root in your real working life. A self-paced course can give you knowledge - but expert coaching combined with real-world practice and personal commitment is what creates lasting results.
You'll also have direct WhatsApp access to me between sessions for questions and support when you need it.
Your Coach
Why Work With Derek?
Hi there! I'm Derek, Professional English Coach and founder of Derek Callan - English for Professionals.
For more than 22 years, I've worked with managers, executives, and professionals in international companies across Europe and beyond. During that time, I've helped hundreds of non-native professionals close the gap between their expertise and their English performance - and transform how they show up at work.
What I've learned after more than two decades of coaching is this: the biggest challenge for most professionals isn't grammar or vocabulary. It's confidence and fluency in real conversations. The ability to respond naturally, think on your feet, and communicate in a way that reflects your real expertise and experience.
That's why everything I do is built around one core philosophy:
And because this is 1:1 coaching - not a course you watch alone - every session is built around you, your progress, and your commitment to the process.
That combination of expert coaching and personal commitment is what makes the difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
"I really enjoyed the sessions. Derek was responsive and engaged, adapting quickly to any changes or challenges I faced along the way. I've improved a lot and feel much more confident now. I will definitely come back for more sessions, and I highly recommend working with him."
Reem, Digital Transformation Consultant from Saudi Arabia
Your Investment
What's Included In The Visibility Shift?
10 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions with Derek (1 hour each)
Ten focused, high-impact coaching sessions built around the Real-Time Communication Framework - targeted to your professional context and focused on the real conversations and discussions you face every day at work.
$2,000
Your Personal Communication Playbook
Built throughout your 10 weeks, this is your own personalised reference document - by the end of the programme you'll have a practical, ready-to-use resource you can return to again and again long after the coaching ends.
$297
The Real-Time Communication Framework (personalised to you)
Derek's proven coaching methodology - applied to your professional context and the real situations you face at work. This is the structure that drives your transformation across the 10 weeks.
$297
Recordings & Transcripts of all Coaching Sessions
Every session is recorded and transcribed so you never lose an insight, a technique, or a breakthrough moment. Go back, revisit, and reinforce what you've learned at any time.
$297
Weekly Real-World Challenges between sessions
Short, practical challenges designed to help you apply what you've learned directly in your working life between sessions - real-world practice that builds confidence one small step at a time.
$297
Direct WhatsApp Support from Derek between sessions
Between sessions you have direct access to Derek via WhatsApp - so if something important comes up at work, expert guidance is never far away.
$197
Your Free Professional English Impact Analysis
Your transformation begins here. A focused 30-minute session where Derek identifies your specific communication challenges, pinpoints exactly what's holding you back, and gives you total clarity on your next step.
$97
Plus the following bonuses
Lifetime Access to My Popular Video Courses:
Confident Meetings
21 video lessons covering the exact skills you need to participate confidently in professional meetings - from expressing opinions clearly to handling difficult questions and interruptions. Use alongside your coaching sessions to accelerate your progress in the meeting room.
$187
Small Talk for Professionals
40 video lessons built around real workplace conversations - so you can start, continue, and end small talk naturally and confidently with colleagues, clients, and senior leaders. Use alongside your coaching sessions to build the relationships and visibility that open doors beyond the meeting room.
$187
Total Value
$3,856
The typical price for a 1:1 programme like this is $1,500.
But The Visibility Shift is a brand new programme, and I'm marking its launch by offering the first five places at a special founding rate.
Founding Member Rate
$1,200
or 2 x $629
Once these five places are filled, the programme returns to its full investment of $1,500. This founding member rate will not be offered again.
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"I started working with Derek because I needed more confidence when communicating with international partners. Thanks to Derek and his fun and effective way of coaching, I made big steps in speaking more confidently and fluently. As a result, I have been able to build strong relationships with partners all over the world and this has had a massive impact on our business. Thank you, Derek!"
Christian, Sales Executive from Austria
The Real Cost of Being Overlooked
What's the salary difference between your current role and the next level up?
For most professionals, that's somewhere between $5,000 and $20,000 a year - sometimes more.
Now think about the last time you stayed silent in a meeting when you had something valuable to say. The last time you avoided a conversation with a senior colleague. The last time an opportunity went to someone else because you didn't feel confident enough to speak up.
How many of those moments have there been?
And how many more can you afford?
Because here's the truth - your expertise is already there. Your value is already there. The only thing standing between where you are now and where you deserve to be is the gap between how good you are and how clearly that comes across in English.
Close that gap - and everything else starts to move.
One promotion. One important client relationship. One conversation that finally goes the way it should.
That's what's on the other side of this.
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"I first contacted you because I wasn't happy with my English, and I wanted to improve my conversation skills for business situations. I have to say I'm really happy with the results. Not only did I improve my conversation skills, but I also feel much more confident and my fluency is better than before. Your approach is both effective and enjoyable, making every session a valuable learning experience. I highly recommend your coaching."
Mike, Entrepreneur from Austria
My Guarantee
My Commitment to Your Transformation
I've spent 22 years helping professionals close the gap between their expertise and their English performance. I know this works - and I stand behind every programme I deliver.
If you show up, engage fully, and complete the programme - and you don't feel a meaningful and noticeable shift in your confidence and communication - I will work with you for two additional sessions at no extra cost.
Please note: While this programme is designed to build communication confidence and performance - and many professionals find this has a positive impact on their career - it does not guarantee specific career outcomes, salary increases, or promotions. Results depend on individual effort, commitment, and professional context.
Real results from Derek's coaching
"I had the chance to develop my speaking skills in different real-life scenarios and this was really helpful to get rid of my shyness: now I know how to handle different situations and my English vocabulary has improved a lot. I recommend Derek's coaching to anyone who is struggling with a lack of confidence while speaking in English."
Adele, Consultant from Italy
"Your coaching, with much focus on practice and fluency, was enjoyable and engaging. The sessions were perfect for achieving better fluency and also helped me feel more secure in having conversations with clients and partners. The training with you is effective, brings better results, and is worth the time. Thanks to your coaching, I now feel much more secure in having professional conversations."
Markus, Sales executive from Austria
"I chose to work with Derek because I had difficulties in starting conversations, lacked confidence when speaking, and faced challenges in improving my overall fluency. I like Derek's coaching approach, because he provides clear explanations and constructive feedback. The practical exercises, which involve speaking in real-life scenarios, were very beneficial. As a result, my confidence has significantly increased, and I now feel more assured in my conversation skills for professional interactions."
David, Financial Controller from Spain
Next Step: Join Me For Your Free Professional English Impact Analysis
This programme is designed for ambitious professionals who are ready to stop being overlooked and start being heard.
I work with a small number of committed professionals at a time. If you feel this programme is right for you, I'd love to receive your application.
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"What I liked most about Derek's Coaching was that I had a lot of opportunities to speak and practise in real-life scenarios. The direct feedback and tips I got were extremely helpful. It's extremely important that I can confidently engage in conversation, and take part in meetings at an international level. These are exactly the skills I gained through your coaching methods. Many thanks once again and keep it up."
Oliver, CEO from Austria
Your Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
In 22 years of coaching professionals, I've never met anyone who couldn't make a real and noticeable shift in their communication confidence with the right practice and commitment.
The Real-Time Communication Framework is built entirely around that insight. We recreate the exact conversations you face at work and coach you to handle them confidently in real time - so the progress you make in your sessions translates directly into your real working life.
And I stand behind that. If you show up, engage fully, and complete the programme - and you don't feel a meaningful shift in your confidence and communication - I will work with you for two additional sessions at no extra cost.
That's how confident I am that this works.
Most English courses focus on theory - grammar rules, vocabulary lists, textbook exercises - and then leave you to figure out how to use it under pressure. That gap between knowing something and being able to use it naturally in a real conversation is exactly where most people get stuck.
The Visibility Shift is different because we never leave you in that gap. Every session is built around real conversation practice in the exact situations you face at work — meetings, discussions, informal conversations with colleagues and senior leaders. You don't study the language and then try to apply it later. You practice performing in it from day one.
The result is that what you learn in your sessions transfers directly and immediately into your real working life.
Yes - because we're not starting from scratch. You already have the language. What we're doing is helping you access it more naturally and confidently under pressure. Based on my experience , 10 weeks of focused, structured coaching is more than enough to create a real and lasting change in how you show up in professional conversations.
Every client is different - results depend on your starting point, your specific challenges, and your commitment to the process. Based on my experience working with professionals like you, you can expect a meaningful and noticeable shift in your confidence and fluency in professional conversations - less hesitation, more natural responses, and a stronger sense of control in meetings and discussions. This programme does not guarantee specific career outcomes, promotions, or salary increases - but it does give you the communication confidence to pursue them.
The Visibility Shift is designed for professionals who are already communicating in English at work - typically at intermediate to upper intermediate level. If you can get by in professional conversations but don't yet feel confident, natural, or as professional as you'd like to sound, this programme is designed specifically for you. If you're unsure whether your level is right, your Professional English Impact Analysis will give us both the clarity we need.
In addition to your weekly one-hour coaching session, you can expect to spend around one to two hours per week on real-world challenges and self-study tasks.That brings your total weekly commitment to roughly two to three hours - spread across your working week in a way that fits naturally into your professional life.
That said, this level of commitment is what makes the difference between surface-level improvement and a real, lasting transformation. In my experience, the professionals who make the most progress are the ones who show up fully - in their sessions and between them. If you're ready to invest that time and energy over 10 weeks, the results will reflect it.
Yes - it's completely free and there's no obligation to join the programme afterwards. The Professional English Impact Analysis is a 30-minute session where we identify exactly where the gap between your expertise and your English performance is holding you back most. You'll leave with genuine clarity and actionable insight - regardless of whether we decide to work together.
You will work exclusively with Derek in every single session. This is a fully personal 1:1 coaching relationship. Derek personally delivers every session, following the Real-Time Communication Framework and tailoring the practice scenarios to your professional context.
Life happens - and flexible scheduling is built into the programme. Sessions are available Monday to Thursday 9am–7pm and Friday 9am–2pm CET. If you need to reschedule, I simply ask for at least 48 hours notice so we can find another time that works for both of us.
Absolutely. The only requirement is that your availability is compatible with my scheduling hours — Monday to Thursday 9am–7pm and Friday 9am–2pm CET Vienna time. You can check your time zone compatibility here.
You'll leave the programme with your Personal Communication Playbook - a personalised reference document built throughout your sessions - along with a clear plan to keep building your confidence and visibility beyond the programme. If you'd like to continue coaching after the 10 weeks, we can discuss what that might look like during your final session.
"I found that I have become more talkative. I guess partly because I’m more confident, and partly because I’m actively looking for chances to practise. I even took the initiative to start conversations with people during our break time today, and it felt great! Thank you again for your advice. I’m feeling more motivated and ready to take even more accountability for myself!."
shawna, researcher from china