David Vaughan

My lessons are designed for professionals who want to communicate with clarity, confidence, and credibility in high-stakes business settings. Drawing on extensive international experience and years of presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences, I teach students how to refine both what they say and how they say it. Each session combines practical speech coaching with techniques drawn from executive communication, presentation skills, and interpersonal dynamics.

We begin by focusing on breathing and vocal control—essential foundations for calm, authoritative delivery. Through targeted exercises, students learn how to use rhythm, tone, and pacing to project confidence and engage listeners. We then move into structure and language: how to construct clear, persuasive arguments and communicate complex ideas with simplicity and impact.

Role-play and live feedback are central to my approach. Students practice delivering short presentations, responding spontaneously in meetings, and managing challenging conversations with peers or business leaders. I provide direct, supportive feedback to refine diction, body language, and emotional tone.

By the end of the course, students not only speak English with grammatical precision and natural annunciation, but also think and respond like leaders—measured, articulate, and effective. Whether preparing for international presentations, team leadership, or professional networking, my aim is to help each student communicate with authenticity, composure, and influence—achieving outcomes that are both productive and well-received.