# Phil's Conversation, Personal 1:1 English coaching · Zurich & online > https://www.philsconversation.ch/ ## Speak English the way you think, feel, and are. For adults who already speak English but want to contribute more freely: at work, in everyday conversations, and in projects that matter to them. We use your real meetings, conversations and plans as the material. Work directly with Phil, in Zurich or online. Book an Expression Check: https://www.philsconversation.ch/expression-check Take the free Expression Gap Quiz: https://www.philsconversation.ch/expression-quiz 15 min by phone or Zoom · Zero sales pressure Trusted by doctors, musicians, lawyers, counsellors, consultants, teachers, and entrepreneurs Real conversations · Personal feedback · Practice from your life · A voice that feels like yours ## Does this feel familiar? - “I know English, but I can't express myself properly.” - “I translate in my head before I speak.” - “I lose my flow the second it matters.” - “I get a blackout when I have to speak.” That gap has a name, and it is exactly what we work on. ## What would you like to do more comfortably in English? Most people come for one of these three. We start with yours. ### Join in, day to day Stay part of the conversation at dinner, tell a story without losing the thread, ask the question you have, and react in the moment. ### Reach a wider audience Share your podcast, content, book or project with people beyond Switzerland, make your ideas land the way you mean them, and reach further while sounding unmistakably like yourself. ### Contribute at work Explain your expertise, add your point in meetings, answer questions on the spot, and present your work so people follow you. Not sure which one is yours? That is exactly what the Expression Check is for. ## Who I work with ### The everyday voice You want to feel at home in English for life, travel and spontaneous moments. You want to find your voice again, speak with confidence, and trust your grammar and vocabulary, so you have a version of yourself in English you feel good about. ### The global voice You create for a wider audience: a podcast, content, a book or your own project. You want to feel authentic and comfortable, and share your ideas, opinions and concepts with accuracy and confidence, far beyond the Swiss borders. ### The professional voice Your expertise deserves to be heard clearly. Whether you are leading a team, presenting research, or stepping into a new role, you want the presence and accuracy to represent your work and feel at home in English while you do it. Explore 1:1 Coaching: https://www.philsconversation.ch/pure-practice ## The Expression Gap You know what you mean. Finding the words can be harder. The distance between what you think and feel, and what you can express in English. Sometimes words are genuinely missing. Sometimes words you know become hard to reach under pressure. We work on both: building useful language from your life and practising it in real conversations. Explore your Expression Gap: https://www.philsconversation.ch/your-expression-gap Take the free Expression Gap Quiz: https://www.philsconversation.ch/expression-quiz ## What clients take into real life “Recently I even ran a full client consultation in English, and feeling that flow filled me with pride.” Natalie Zumbrunnen, Dietician and diabetes counsellor German original: Kürzlich habe ich sogar eine Beratung mit einem Kunden vollständig auf Englisch geführt, und als ich den Gesprächsfluss spürte, erfüllte mich das mit Stolz. Read all client stories: https://www.philsconversation.ch/client-stories ## Hi, I'm Phil. Curiosity before correction. Conversation over curriculum. I coach adults who already speak English but don't yet feel like themselves in it. No grammar drills, no scripts. Your work, your life, and the situations you actually face are the material we use. I have taught English since 2014 and have focused on coaching since 2020, when I started Phil's Conversation. Qualified with CELTA and the Swiss SVEB-1 adult-education certificate. ### I love a good session at the bouldering wall. I need to balance the mental load of entrepreneurship and coaching with a fun, challenging, and physical activity. ### I'm a passionate improviser. I've been performing improv theater for almost 4 years with a group called What is Normal in Zürich. The art form inspires my life, my work, and my mindset. ### I love walks with my dog. Whether it's rain or shine, my dog can't walk herself. There's always a reason to go outside and enjoy the fresh air. ### I'm a proud father. I live each day knowing that I get to be a father of two amazing boys who bring unspeakable joy to my life, as well as the occasional turmoil. ### New York City is my second home. In high school I played a lot of theatre, performed in the New York subway, and experienced so much of what the city has to offer. Explore 1:1 Coaching: https://www.philsconversation.ch/pure-practice ## How we start You do not need to choose a path before we speak. We start with one short conversation and see what fits. 1. Expression Check, 15 min by phone or Zoom 2. Trial conversation, 30 min on Zoom 3. We work together, only if it feels right See how a session works: https://www.philsconversation.ch/pure-practice#how-we-work See packages and prices: https://www.philsconversation.ch/pure-practice#practice-packages Curious, or ready to start your transformation? This is how to get in touch: book your 15-minute Expression Check. Book an Expression Check: https://www.philsconversation.ch/expression-check ## Let's make it sound like you. Start with a 15-minute Expression Check. Personal, calm, and without obligation. Book an Expression Check: https://www.philsconversation.ch/expression-check Not ready to talk yet? Start with the free Expression Gap Quiz. https://www.philsconversation.ch/expression-quiz