Business English

High-Level C1 & C2 Executive English Coaching in Madrid & Online

Direct One-on-One Training for C-Suite Executives, Senior Managers & Legal Professionals

Welcome to englishmadrid.es. My name is Edward Olive, a former practicing UK Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales, university lecturer in law, screen actor, and native British English communication coach based in Madrid.

I provide high-impact, individual instruction designed specifically for high-level C1 (Effective Operational Proficiency) and C2 (Mastery) professionals. My clients are corporate executives, partners, directors, and ambitious leaders who already possess fluency, but need absolute precision, natural authority, and sophisticated rhetorical mastery to execute high-stakes negotiations, lead board meetings, and command international audiences.

Why Executive Coaching Beyond C1 & C2?

Standard language instruction focuses on textbook grammar and functional vocabulary. Executive coaching addresses the subtle nuances of status, tone, subtext, persuasive structuring, and phonetic precision required in international corporate and legal environments.

At advanced levels, minor pronunciation flaws, unnatural phrasing, or hesitations dilute your professional authority. We eliminate these barriers by refining:

  • Phonetics & RP Pronunciation: Correcting persistent vowel/consonant errors, mastering natural connected speech, sentence stress, pitch variation, and Received Pronunciation (RP) clarity to project total authority.
  • Executive Public Speaking & Pitches: Structuring high-impact keynote presentations, Board deck deliveries, and M&A pitches using established frameworks (Minto Pyramid, BLUF, SCQA, PREP, and PASTOR).
  • International Commercial & Legal English: Negotiating complex cross-border agreements, handling dispute resolutions, drafting formal executive communications, and navigating international contract terminology.
  • On-Camera Presence & Media Readiness: Developing vocal power, micro-pacing, body language alignment, and composure for televised interviews, global webinars, and virtual C-suite meetings.

Specialized Focus Areas

1. Advanced RP Pronunciation & Accent Refinement

  • Elimination of native-language interference patterns and intrusive vowel sounds.
  • Mastering complex stress timing, schwa reduction, and natural elision.
  • Pacing, pause strategies, and vocal modulation for maximum gravitas.

2. C-Suite Presentation Architecture & Media Coaching

  • Transforming complex technical or financial data into clear, compelling narratives.
  • Managing tough Q&A sessions, handling hostile pushback, and steering discussions under pressure.
  • Voice control and physical presence for high-definition video conferences and public stages.

3. Commercial & Legal Communication Mastery

  • Precise phrasing for contract negotiations, terms structuring, and liability discussions.
  • Direct vs. diplomatic language tactics in delicate international corporate diplomacy.
  • Advanced idiomatic usage, register shifting, and professional rhetorical strategies.

Instructor Profile: Edward Olive

  • Name: Edward William Olive
  • Qualifications: LLB (Hons) Law (University of Leeds); Qualified Solicitor (Law Society Finals, York)
  • Background: Former Commercial Solicitor (London & Paris); Lecturer in Law; Professional Actor & Voiceover Artist
  • Location: The Factory Studio, Barrio de Lucero, Madrid (Face-to-Face) & Online Globally

By combining a rigorous legal background with professional theatrical training and decades of voiceover experience, I offer a unique, highly specialized approach to executive presence that conventional language academies cannot replicate.

Coaching Formats & Delivery

Sessions are strictly one-on-one, custom-tailored to your current professional priorities, immediate presentations, or ongoing corporate requirements.

  • In-Person Studio Coaching: Intensive face-to-face sessions utilizing professional audio/video feedback at The Factory Studio, Madrid.
  • On-Site Corporate Coaching: Direct executive training in your corporate headquarters or boardrooms across the Madrid Metro Area.
  • Virtual Executive Coaching: Flexible high-definition online sessions tailored for traveling executives worldwide via Zoom or Teams.

Elevate Your Professional Impact

If your career or position requires absolute mastery of executive English, contact me directly to discuss your specific goals or schedule an initial assessment session.

  • Email: edwardolive@hotmail.com
  • Location: Madrid, Spain (Barrio de Lucero / Moncloa-Aravaca access)