https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html I help senior managers lead and communicate with authority in English | Executive coaching for high-stakes meetings, decisions and difficult conversations | Working with clients across Europe en-us executive communication coaching Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:04:18 -0400 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:04:18 -0400 englishforsuccess.info https://www.englishforsuccess.info/review.htmle09808118715c2a3bbb37ded2d980b81Book a free 30-minute Executive Communication Review with Colin Dorman. A focused conversation about how you communicate in high-stakes situations — and whether working together would make a difference. Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:04:07 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/roundtable-landing.html5be875bff3b383a4facb00c3ce82cdb4An invite-only monthly peer roundtable for senior managers and leaders. Honest discussion on leading change in modern organisations. Third Thursday each month, 5pm GMT. Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:04:07 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/roundtable_landing_page.html62237d4bde64181959c95b0ae3ae0142An invite-only monthly peer roundtable for senior managers and leaders. Honest discussion on leading change in modern organisations. Third Thursday each month, 5pm GMT.
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:04:07 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/about.html3c65855e193bc14fcce0eade33c319d5Colin Dorman is an executive communication coach with 20+ years working 1:1 with senior professionals in international environments. Based in Thailand, working with clients across Europe.
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:03:48 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/4684bbcd46239cfce98d8c5ceaa24ac91:1 executive coaching for senior managers who lead in English. 12-week programme focused on high-stakes meetings, influence and leadership communication. Clients across Europe.
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:03:48 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-coaching.htmlabe2aecda2fa11245ee1aa49fc8ba01cA 12-week 1:1 executive coaching programme for senior managers who lead in English. Applied directly to your real work — meetings, decisions, difficult conversations. Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:03:48 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#If-someone-has-earned-your-trust7b7a03b332fc18d2e3e787dd05ee52faIf someone has earned your trust and support, that shouldn't end the day they leave the organisation. Great leadership extends beyond the employment relationship. Leadership is built on relationships, reputation, and genuine care for people—not just the value they bring while they're on your payroll. You never know when your paths will cross again, whether as colleagues, clients, business partners, or even future employers. The best leaders I've known don't see departures as endings. They see them as another opportunity to strengthen their network, support someone's growth, and reinforce the reputation they've built over years. That's the kind of influence that lasts long after the job title has changed. Tue, 7 Jul 2026 01:30:09 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/insights.html98c13023391b7061b3410143247f8713Practical insights on executive communication for senior managers who lead in English. Meetings, influence, directness, and what actually changes in the room. Thu, 4 Jun 2026 13:26:24 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/colin-dorman-website.htmlb02684abde30e1d681ff66719dbd9b5c1:1 executive coaching for senior managers who lead in English. 12-week programme focused on high-stakes meetings, influence and leadership communication. Clients across Europe. Wed, 3 Jun 2026 22:38:52 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#A-lot-of-what-gets-labelledd5eb99105b0777f5adbf4764fb1365b8A lot of what gets labelled 'inclusive leadership' has quietly become a cover for avoiding uncomfortable conversations. The language of psychological safety and belonging gets weaponised — not intentionally, but effectively — to make directness feel dangerous. The result is leaders who hedge, soften, and delay until the problem is ten times bigger than it needed to be. True inclusion means everyone on the team is held to the same honest standard. It means people are trusted with the truth about their performance — not protected from it. A good leader helps where they can, develops where possible, and is honest and direct when the situation calls for it. That's not harsh. That's respect. Protecting someone from honest feedback is not kindness. It's a slow write-off dressed up as care. Fri, 29 May 2026 08:09:28 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#A-lot-of-what-gets-labelledd5eb99105b0777f5adbf4764fb1365b8-cpA lot of what gets labelled 'inclusive leadership' has quietly become a cover for avoiding uncomfortable conversations. The language of psychological safety and belonging gets weaponised — not intentionally, but effectively — to make directness feel dangerous. The result is leaders who hedge, soften, and delay until the problem is ten times bigger than it needed to be. True inclusion means everyone on the team is held to the same honest standard. It means people are trusted with the truth about their performance — not protected from it. A good leader helps where they can, develops where possible, and is honest and direct when the situation calls for it. That's not harsh. That's respect. Protecting someone from honest feedback is not kindness. It's a slow write-off dressed up as care. Thu, 28 May 2026 23:17:49 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#One-way-to-think-about-communication-at-a-senior-level40b26aa349990fb1f1fcc77d23c799f3One way to think about communication at a senior level: Clarity is more important than correctness. You can be grammatically perfect… …and still ineffective. Because the message is too soft. Too long. Or too indirect. In most cases, improvement doesn’t come from learning more English. It comes from adjusting how you structure and deliver what you already know. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:03:19 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#Many-professionals-confuse-politeness-with-hesitation95f1e7c3781482cf106c8527dd5e1917Many professionals confuse politeness with hesitation. They soften their message to avoid sounding too direct. But what actually happens? The message becomes unclear. And unclear messages don’t influence decisions. At a senior level, clarity is not impolite. It’s expected. Mon, 18 May 2026 00:32:39 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#Many-professionals-confuse-politeness-withb40793e6b5cec4b2676748f777c21646Many professionals confuse politeness with hesitation. They soften their message to avoid sounding too direct. But what actually happens? The message becomes unclear. And unclear messages don’t influence decisions. At a senior level, clarity is not impolite. Fri, 15 May 2026 02:26:13 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#Many-professionals-confuse-politeness-withb40793e6b5cec4b2676748f777c21646-cpMany professionals confuse politeness with hesitation. They soften their message to avoid sounding too direct. But what actually happens? The message becomes unclear. And unclear messages don’t influence decisions. At a senior level, clarity is not impolite. Fri, 15 May 2026 02:26:06 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#One-way-to-think-about-communication-at-a-senior-level40b26aa349990fb1f1fcc77d23c799f3-cpOne way to think about communication at a senior level: Clarity is more important than correctness. You can be grammatically perfect… …and still ineffective. Because the message is too soft. Too long. Or too indirect. In most cases, improvement doesn’t come from learning more English. It comes from adjusting how you structure and deliver what you already know. Wed, 13 May 2026 03:35:42 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#One-way-to-think-about-communication-at-a-senior-level40b26aa349990fb1f1fcc77d23c799f3-cp-cpOne way to think about communication at a senior level: Clarity is more important than correctness. You can be grammatically perfect… …and still ineffective. Because the message is too soft. Too long. Or too indirect. In most cases, improvement doesn’t come from learning more English. It comes from adjusting how you structure and deliver what you already know. Wed, 13 May 2026 03:35:28 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#Someone-proposes-an-idea-in-a-meeting0fa737f9c82c207f7ae6903ac6d70515Someone proposes an idea in a meeting. You immediately see a problem. But instead of saying it directly, you say: “I’m not sure if this might be an issue…” The room moves on. Your point doesn’t land. The issue remains. Later, you explain it perfectly to a colleague. Clear. Direct. Logical. So what changed? Nothing about your English. Just the context. And how you managed the moment. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:37:56 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/executive-communication-coaching-blog.html#At-a-certain-level-the-issue-isnt-English1c60b95391362672beb5b850aa22ef0bIt’s timing. You understand everything in the meeting. You have a clear opinion. But by the time you’ve decided how to say it… …the moment has passed. So you either: – say nothing – or say something weaker than you intended Afterwards, it’s obvious. In the moment, it’s not. This is where most advanced professionals get stuck. Not language. Real-time decision-making under pressure. Thu, 7 May 2026 23:09:05 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/influence-communication-meetings.html3b81c0bce31e74a245b26326cb3f89e3Learn how to influence decisions and contribute effectively in meetings. Move from explaining ideas to shaping outcomes. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:53:27 -0400 https://www.englishforsuccess.info/clarity-business-communication.html573bfec26505507a4595e6f4d3de3a6eImprove how you communicate in meetings and professional situations. Focus on clarity, structure, and getting your message understood. 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