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Flexible English Coaching
Focused, one-to-one English language coaching, with no programme and no long-term commitment.
This is the lighter-touch way to work with me. It uses the same identity-first approach behind everything I do, just in a flexible, session-by-session format rather than the deeper, more involved coaching I do with my executive clients. If you want that fuller level of work, it's covered below, under 'Beyond the Language'.
Standalone English Coaching (Hourly Rates)One-to-one coaching by the session, built on the same identity-first method I use with my executive clients, with no long-term commitment. This is for you if:You want flexible support with your English, whether that's regular speaking practice, preparing for something specific like a presentation or interview, or simply consistent time to practise with expert feedback. What you get:
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Rates: Packs (60-minute sessions only):
Reach out HERE and I'll be in touch to arrange things with you directly. Or book your free call HERE to get started immediately. |
Beyond the Language: The Mindset Work
I'm Richard Marshall - language confidence coach, author, and former stand-up comedian who moved to Spain in 2015 and promptly lost my voice.
Not literally.
But I know what it feels like to be confident, funny, and authoritative in one language, and to go quiet in another. It took me years to understand what was actually happening. That understanding is the foundation of everything I do.
I've worked with professionals who are fluent enough to function in English but not yet confident enough to lead in it.
Yes, we work on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
But only once we've addressed what's actually blocking you. The deeply rooted beliefs and experiences that stop you from using the English you already have.
My methodology, Identity-First Fluency™, starts where other approaches stop.
"My English doesn't define who I am." - Senior Executive, Madrid
What to ExpectEvery client has a different history with English, different situations to handle, and different reasons for their lack of confidence. So I don't place you into a ready-made coaching package. I build the coaching around you and your needs: the causes of your lack of confidence, what you need to prepare for, and how much support will help you the most. That means the mix of mindset and language work, the length of our time together, and the cost, all come from a conversation. First, I need to understand your situation. Then we can both see what the right plan looks like. There are two ways to start: |
Option 1:
Answer three quick questions about your current situation and what you're working towards. From there, I'll contact you, either to schedule a call or to send some initial thoughts to help you move forward.
Option 2:
Book a free, no-obligation call if you'd prefer to speak directly. We'll discuss your situation, the possibilities, and whether I'm the right coach to help you.
What People Usually Ask Me
1. Is this suitable if I already speak English quite well?
Yes. This is specifically for people who already speak English. The gap isn't in your knowledge. It's in your confidence to use it.
2. Why do I sound different in English even though my grammar is good?
Because grammar and confidence are two completely different things. You can know every rule in the book and still freeze the moment someone looks at you expectantly. What you're experiencing isn't a language problem, it's a psychological one. The way you learned English, the pressure to be correct, the fear of being judged, these leave a mark that no grammar lesson can fix.
3. Why do I keep translating in my head instead of thinking directly in English?
Because your brain is still running the language through your first language as a filter. This is extremely common and has nothing to do with ability. It's a habit built over years of learning English as a subject rather than living it as a language. The work we do together addresses this at the level it actually lives, identity, not vocabulary.
4. I've worked with other English teachers before. What makes this different?
Most English teaching focuses on knowledge: grammar rules, vocabulary lists, pronunciation exercises. My work focuses on psychology, the beliefs and deeply rooted experiences that stop you from using what you already know. If you've studied English for years but still freeze when it matters, more knowledge isn't the answer. Changing how you feel about speaking is.
5. I'm extremely busy and my schedule is unpredictable. Can this work for me?
Yes. When urgent priorities arise, we reschedule, no penalties, no hassle. This is designed for executives whose calendars change constantly. We make it work.
6. I can't explain myself well in English even though I know the language. Is that normal?
More common than you'd think, and one of the most frustrating experiences my clients describe. You have the words. You have the knowledge. But in the moment, under pressure, something blocks it. That block isn't linguistic. It's what we work on.
7. How do I get started?
Answer three quick questions about your situation and I'll contact you. From there, we'll either schedule a call if you're ready, or I'll send personalised insights to help you move forward. If you already know you want to speak directly, you can book a call now.
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