Overview
Get you point across clearly and succinctly, without rambling, overexplaining, or repeating yourself, Make yourself understood by selecting only the information your audience needs., Communicate clearly and confidently using direct, precise language, Structure what you say and write so ideas are easy to follow., Communicate with clarity across cultures and contexts, adjusting information density, directness, and tone appropriately., Apply clarity principles to real workplace communication, including emails, short-form messages like text, teams and slack
Professionals who feel misunderstood at work or find themselves repeating or overexplaining, Non-native English speakers who want to communicate more clearly and confidently in professional settings, Anyone who wants to speak and write more clearly, without sounding abrupt, vague, or overly long, Professionals who need to explain ideas, give instructions, or write emails that are understood the first time
A working level of English, sufficient to read and write workplace communication
Most people do not struggle because they lack ideas. They struggle because what they say or write does not come across the way they intend.
They get misunderstood. They repeat themselves. They overexplain. Emails go back and forth unnecessarily. Simple points turn into long explanations. The message gets lost, especially in professional communication.
This course focuses on one practical goal: helping you get your point across clearly and succinctly.
It is designed for professionals and non-native English speakers who want to improve their communication skills and be understood the first time, particularly in the workplace. The emphasis is not on sounding impressive or polished, but on clear communication, strong structure, and choosing the right level of detail for the audience.
You will learn how to decide what information actually needs to be included and what can be left out. You will work on recognising and cutting over-explanation, redundancy, and vague phrasing. You will learn how to build clear sentences, organise ideas logically, and structure messages so they are easy to follow and easy to understand.
A large part of the course focuses on workplace communication, especially clear and effective emailing. You will see practical examples, rewrites, and before-and-after comparisons involving common professional situations, such as writing emails to colleagues, managers, clients, or support teams.
The course also addresses clear communication across cultures, including differences in directness, information density, and politeness. This helps you adapt your communication style in international or multicultural work environments without losing your message.
This is a practical communication course.
The aim is simple: help you communicate more clearly, reduce misunderstandings at work, and get your point across clearly and confidently in real situations you deal with every day.
Julie Blint, Persefone Coaching
Julie is a certified Professional & Life Coach and Emotional Intelligence specialist living in Rome. With over 20 years of experience, she works with professionals who want to communicate better, lead more effectively, and navigate workplace dynamics with confidence.
As founder of Persefone Coaching, Julie brings a unique background to her work. Her years in political communication within the Italian Parliament taught her how messaging really works under pressure, while her time as a Director and ESL trainer across UK, Hungary, Spain, and Italy gave her deep insight into how cultural differences shape communication and leadership styles.
Julie's approach is practical rather than theoretical. She focuses on communication skills, leadership development, workplace effectiveness, and intercultural understanding because these are the areas where she's seen clients make the biggest difference in their careers.
Her coaching draws from management psychology and emotional intelligence, but always with an eye toward what actually works in real workplace situations. From difficult conversations to building team dynamics to developing your leadership presence, Julie's experience spans the range of challenges professionals face today.
She's also passionate about grassroots organising and teaches these skills to aspiring leaders and activists who want to create change in their communities.
When she's not coaching, Julie is often learning something new herself. She has a particular fascination with technology, space, and theoretical physics, interests that keep her thinking creatively about problem-solving and human potential.