Robert Cushman
Executive Communication Coach
I spent 20 years in IT—17 of them at a Fortune 500, climbing from developer to Senior Manager. I've led global teams, presented to boardrooms, and navigated the politics of corporate leadership at scale.
Now I coach international professionals to do the same—in English.
I live in Guadalajara. I married into Mexico. I get what it feels like to operate in a language and culture that isn't your first. That perspective? It shapes every session I design.
Why I Coach Differently
Most English teachers teach English.
I teach professionals how to sound like the leaders they already are—in a second language.
The difference matters. I've sat in the meetings you're preparing for. I know what a VP sounds like when they're losing the room... and what it takes to hold it. That's not textbook stuff or grammar drills.
Every session starts from your reality—your next presentation, negotiation, or calendar crunch. Board meeting Thursday? We work it Wednesday.
Authority, not apology. That's the standard.
How It Works
We talk first.
A short intro call. Your role, goals, fit—no pressure, no pitch.
I build your plan.
From your level, industry, and pressure moments. Custom sessions, not off-the-shelf.
You practice under pressure.
Pitches, negotiations, client calls. Feedback on tone, pronunciation, those tiny signals that make "fluent" turn commanding. Mess up with me, not when it counts.
I refine as you grow.
Communication sharpens? I adjust—new challenges, scenarios, targets. Evolves with your career.
Who I Work With
COOs prepping cross-border boards. Founders pitching US investors. Tech leads explaining architecture to non-tech folks. Lawyers, doctors—where one word flips everything.
If you're killing it in your field but feel off, less commanding in English? That's the gap I close.
What Clients Say
"Robert’s coaching didn’t just improve my English—it boosted my confidence presenting to clients and investors. Our conversations on business, tech, and global topics expanded my real-world vocabulary and sharpened how I communicate. A true game changer!"
"Being a founder means constantly pitching, persuading, and leading. Robert’s coaching gave me the language tools—and the confidence—to do it all in English. It’s made a real difference in pitching deals and connecting with my team."
"Coaching with Robert helped me become much more confident and natural when speaking English—especially with U.S. clients. I now feel more at ease in conversations and better prepared for cross-border meetings."
"Robert’s coaching helped me elevate how I communicate with senior executives across North America. I’m more strategic and persuasive in interviews, presentations, and cross-border meetings—especially in high-stakes situations. His approach is practical, focused, and incredibly effective."
You already lead. Now sound like it — in English.
Book a private strategy session. 30 minutes: I'll spot the gaps between your English and the executive presence your role demands.
Book My Strategy Session