Know exactly what's undermining your authority in English
A private diagnostic for senior executives who need precision, not lessons. One session. Clear answers. Targeted fixes.
Best suited if you have a high-stakes event in the next one to six weeks, or want to build boardroom readiness for a bigger role.
Powered by the CLEAR Framework from InCommand English.
Does this sound familiar?
I hesitate on key phrases and it sounds uncertainI'm not always sure my word choices sound rightI can't push back without sounding rude or juniorNumbers and dates feel risky in live conversationI prepare thoroughly but still feel exposed in Q&A
Your English is strong enough for day-to-day work. But in high‑stakes moments such as board updates, investor calls, due diligence and negotiations, small signals can reduce perceived authority.The issue is rarely grammar. It's precision under pressure: word choices that land differently than you intend, tone that shifts under challenge, structure that gets lost in Q&A.Your Boardroom Readiness Profile shows you exactly what's happening, with concrete examples, and what to change to command the room.
How it works
1. Discovery call
Free, 15 minutes
We confirm the context and check the fit. This diagnostic is for executives with strong functional English who need precision under pressure, not foundational work.
2. Diagnostic session
30 minutes
A structured simulation: a board-style update, followed by Q&A and pushback. Recorded (with your consent) for analysis; deleted once your profile is complete.
3. Boardroom Readiness Profile
Within 2 working days
A written profile: your CLEAR scores across five dimensions, specific examples from your session, a risk memo identifying where authority is most at stake, and targeted fixes you can apply immediately. Delivered with a debrief call to walk through your results and identify quick wins. If you want additional guided support to implement the fixes, targeted coaching options are available.
What you leave with
Your CLEAR scores across five dimensions
Specific examples showing what's helping and what's hurting
A “risk memo” for high‑stakes moments
3–5 priority fixes you can apply immediately
A targeted action plan
The CLEAR Framework
C - Clarity: Can an international audience understand?
L - Lexical Precision: Do your word choices land as intended?
E - Executive Register: Do you sound senior and in command?
A - Articulation: Is your delivery structured and clean?
R - Responsiveness: Can you handle the unexpected?
CEFR-aligned methodology. This is not a certificate or test - it's a diagnostic that shows you what to fix.
All sessions are confidential. No employer involvement unless you request it.
Who this is for
The PE-Backed CEO
Strong content, but Italian sentence structure was burying his headlines. We restructured his delivery to lead with the key message.
The Business Owner
Preparing for international expansion, but false friends and filler words were making him sound uncertain. We mapped the patterns and built confident alternatives.
The M&A Partner
His hedging language was undermining his position in negotiations. We identified the softening phrases and replaced them with direct alternatives.
Client details are confidential. These reflect common patterns I address.
Ready to find out?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your situation, check the fit, and if I can't help, I'll tell you straight away.
Confidential. No preparation needed.
About
Dom Hebblethwaite
InCommand English is my private advisory practice for senior professionals who use English regularly but feel exposed in the moments that matter most: board updates, investor calls, due diligence, and high-stakes negotiations. The focus is targeted refinement for authority, clarity, and control under pressure.I designed the CLEAR Framework drawing on my experience at the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL), where I serve as Head of Membership and Ventures and created CIOL's Certified English speaking test. I'm also a Committee Member on the British Standards TS/1 mirror committee to ISO Technical Committee 37 (Language and Terminology).I've worked with clients across Europe, the US, Latin America, the Middle East, and China. I previously ran an Italy-focused business for over a decade, acting as a trusted adviser for clients navigating complex cross-border decisions. I'm a bilingual Italian speaker with solid French and Spanish.This work is offered in a personal capacity. CIOL does not sponsor this private advisory work.
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