Coaching & Mentoring

Accent & Dialect Coaching

Speak confidently and clearly in any professional setting - without losing your identity. With 'Hollywood' dialect coaches, Helen and Sarah your voice gets the coaching it deserves.

Who is it for?

International business leaders, executives, and professionals who want to communicate with greater clarity and confidence in English - whether leading teams, pitching to clients, or speaking at conferences.

Overview

74% of professionals believe that clear, well-spoken English is critical for career advancement (Harvard Business Review). Sarah and Helen have been coaching accents since 2009, when they met training actors at London's prestigious Drama Centre. They've since coached accents for some of the biggest Hollywood movies - including Wicked, Barbie, Mulan, Avengers, and Murder on the Orient Express - and worked with A-list actors like Olivia Colman, Willem Dafoe, Idris Elba, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley. With nearly 30 years of combined experience, they co-authored the best-selling book 'Work On Your Accent' (now in its second edition).

Why Sarah and Helen?

Sarah and Helen don't believe in a 'correct' accent. Instead, they focus on intelligibility without losing your identity, giving you the tools to speak confidently and clearly in any professional setting. Their unique background in both performance coaching and corporate communication means they understand the nuances that matter most in business.

What you'll gain

Greater clarity and intelligibility in English.

Confidence speaking in meetings, pitches, and presentations.

Techniques to adapt your speech without losing your identity.

Understanding of the key challenges international speakers face.

Practical tools for immediate improvement.

Personalised coaching from world-class dialect experts.

How They Do It

Through personalised 1-to-1 sessions, Sarah and Helen assess your current speech patterns, identify the key areas for improvement, and provide targeted exercises and techniques. Sessions combine their expertise from Hollywood film coaching with practical business communication scenarios, ensuring you can apply what you learn immediately in your professional life.

Their Best-Selling Book

Work On Your Accent

Now in its second edition — the essential guide to clearer, more confident English pronunciation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our Accent & Dialect Coaching programme.

Who is executive accent coaching for?+

Our coaching is designed for international business leaders, executives, and professionals who want to communicate with greater clarity and confidence in English — whether leading teams, presenting to boards, pitching to clients, or speaking at conferences.

Will I lose my accent?+

Absolutely not. Sarah and Helen don't believe in a 'correct' accent. Their approach focuses on intelligibility without losing your identity, so you sound clearer and more confident while staying authentically you.

How are sessions delivered?+

Sessions are delivered as personalised 1-to-1 coaching, either in person or virtually. Each programme is bespoke and tailored to your specific speech patterns, goals, and professional context.

What can I expect from a typical session?+

Sarah and Helen assess your current speech patterns, identify key areas for improvement, and provide targeted exercises and techniques. Sessions blend their Hollywood film coaching expertise with practical business communication scenarios for immediate real-world application.

How long does a coaching programme take?+

Every programme is bespoke and tailored to individual needs. Some clients see significant improvement in just a few sessions, while others prefer ongoing coaching to refine and maintain their progress.

What makes Sarah and Helen different from other accent coaches?+

With nearly 30 years of combined experience, Sarah and Helen have coached accents for major Hollywood films including Wicked, Barbie, and Avengers, and worked with A-list actors like Olivia Colman and Idris Elba. They co-authored the best-selling book 'Work On Your Accent' and bring a unique blend of performance and corporate communication expertise.