Improve your English & go places.

1-on-1 online English coaching for professionals who want to speak with confidence and clarity with their coworkers, freinds, and clients.

Online from home or workplace

One-on-one focused attention

Professional level topics & advice

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Background

16+ years of communication expertise Taiwan.

I've spent twenty years in senior creative and strategy roles across Europe, Asia, and North America. For the last sixteen years I've been embedded in Taipei's professional world — and I've watched talented, capable people get passed over, lose clients, and miss promotions not because of their ability, but because English became a barrier the moment the stakes rose.

Background

Senior Creative Director, International Brand Strategist & Communication Coach for adult professionals.

Based

Taipei, Taiwan — 16 years embedded, 20+ years international.

For people who want to professionally improve.

Improve the English that matters most — at work and trips abroad

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The ambitious professional
You're ready for more.
You're skilled, respected, and ready for bigger responsibilities — regional teams, international clients, global meetings. The English is holding you back, not the ability.
Communicate clearly in international meetings
Build confidence presenting to global clients
Speak at the level your skills already deserve
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The entrepreneur
Your idea is solid.
You're building something real and pitching to international investors, partners, or clients. You need to command the room in English — and right now, something isn't quite landing.
Pitch to international investors and partners
Lead client conversations in English
Command attention when it counts most
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The career climber
The promotion is within reach.
There's a promotion or leadership role within reach. At a multinational, how you present yourself in English — in meetings, on calls, in writing — will make or break that opportunity.
Stand out in meetings with senior stakeholders
Write and speak with the authority of a leader
Present ideas clearly — not just correctly
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The job seeker
Your CV is strong.
You're targeting roles at international companies or positions abroad. Fluency isn't the question — professional presence, interview confidence, and the right vocabulary are
Answer tough interview questions with confidence
Tell your professional story in compelling English
Walk into any interview knowing exactly what to say

Choose your path.

English leanring programs built to meet your needs

15 Sessions | 5 Weeks

Command the room

For professionals who present, pitch, or lead meetings in English. We work on your actual upcoming situations — a real client call, a real presentation, a real negotiation — so the English you practise is the English you use.

10 Session | 5 Weeks

International Job Search

For professionals targeting roles at global companies or positions abroad. Interview preparation, professional storytelling, and executive presence — all built around your real CV, your real target companies, and the specific questions you'll face.

6 Sessions | Monthly

Executive English

For leaders and entrepreneurs who want consistent, high-level communication support. A trusted thinking partner for the emails, presentations, negotiations, and leadership moments where English matters most.

Three simple steps

No complicated onboarding. No long commitments. Just three clear steps from where you are now to where you want to be.

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Discovery call

A free 30-minute conversation to understand where you are, what you're working towards, and where English is getting in the way. No obligation — just an honest discussion about whether we're the right fit.

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English Coaching

Focused one-on-one sessions built entirely around your real work — your presentations, your meetings, your emails. No textbooks, no generic exercises. Just the English you actually need, practised in the situations where it matters most.

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Progress review

A dedicated session to look back at how far you've come, identify what's changed, and decide what's next. Clear, honest feedback — and a concrete plan to keep the momentum going.

"Gift is a meticulous creative leader and strategist who excels at transforming brands like Whirlpool and Amana through "compelling" art direction and deep cross-functional collaboration. A high-pressure "secret weapon," he blends technical insight with ego-free leadership to drive market-disrupting campaigns and influence product design."
Michael Davis
Creative director, ARS Advertising
"Gift is a passionate strategist with a "rare cross-cultural acuity," having successfully led over 30 projects in Greater China. He offers a powerful trifecta of design, digital marketing, and brand communications expertise, consistently delivering impressive results in complex, Mandarin-language environments. A "consummate people person," Chris excels at motivating teams and bringing creative energy to high-level brand building."
Mark Stocker
Founder and Advisor, DDG Taipei
"Gift is an award-winning Art Director known for his infectious enthusiasm and unwavering loyalty. He successfully led the creative growth of Gladiator GarageWorks across print and digital platforms, consistently driving year-over-year sales increases for the Fortune 500 client. Whether working independently or leading a team, Chris thrives under pressure and is a "joy to work with."
Kim Finch
VP, ARS Advertising
"Gift is an award-winning Art Director known for his infectious enthusiasm and unwavering loyalty. He successfully led the creative growth of Gladiator GarageWorks across print and digital platforms, consistently driving year-over-year sales increases for the Fortune 500 client. Whether working independently or leading a team, Chris thrives under pressure and is a "joy to work with."
Brian Chien
Product/Project Director, Wistron