Brian Couzens

Communicate to Lead: Business English and Corporate Skills for Project Teams Practical, role‑focused training that equips professionals to produce clear internal communications, lead meetings that deliver decisions, and apply project‑management language a

A dynamic, student-focused English instructor, holding a Level 5 TESOL/TEFL Diploma, recognised as a Foundation Degree and Diploma in Education Equivalent, a mini MBA in leadership as well as a background in accountancy and finance. Specialising in Business English, Functional English, and Plain English, as well as ICT and computer science, Brian delivers highly interactive, learner-centred lessons designed to build confidence, fluency, and real-world communication skills plus more.
With a strong foundation in TEFL methodologies, including PPP (Presentation, Practice, Production), scaffolding, task-based learning (TBL), and discovery-based instruction, Brian ensures students engage actively in their learning while achieving measurable progress. His lessons incorporate context-rich scenarios, authentic materials, and communicative activities, making English accessible, practical, and enjoyable.

Expertise Area

OperationsLanguageLeadership & ManagementCommunication

Expertise Category

Project ManagementBusiness EnglishPerformance ConversationsNegotiationPresentation SkillsAgile & ScrumCoaching & MentoringCross-Functional Team Collaboration

Languages

English

Locations

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Training Topics

Business English Course TitlesActionable Email Mastery — write clearconcise emails that get results.Meeting Language Essentials — set agendaslead discussionsand produce decisive minutes.Executive Summaries — distil reports into one‑page briefs with clear recommendations.Presentation Skills for Business — structure briefingsuse persuasive languageand handle Q&A.Report Writing and Status Updates — clear formats for weekly reports and progress briefs.Cross‑Cultural Communication — toneregisterand phrasing for international teams.Negotiation Language — practical phrasing to persuadeagree termsand close deals.Feedback and Performance Conversations — giving constructive feedback and coaching language.Customer Service and Sales English — scripts and language for client-facing interactions.Professional Networking and Small Talk — opening linestransitionsand follow‑ups that build relationships.Project Management Course TitlesA) Introductory Course — Foundations of Project ManagementB) Follow‑on Course 1 — Agile EssentialsC) Follow‑on Course 2 — Waterfall and Traditional Project ControlD) Follow‑on Course 3 — Prince2 Practitioner PrimerE) Follow‑on Course 4 — Portfolio and Programme OverviewCybersecurity Awareness & Digital Skills Course Titlesi) Cybersecurity Essentials for Every Employeeii) Digital Skills and Secure Collaborationiii)Digital Fluency for Professionals: Practical Skills That Actually Move Work Forwardiv)Executive Cyber Risk Playbook: GovernanceResilienceand Decision MakingCross-Cultural Awareness & Team Building Course Titles1) Cross‑Cultural Communication Essentials — Working Confidently Across Asia2) Building High‑Performing Multicultural Teams — TrustInclusionand Fast Delivery3) Cross Cultural Must Haves4) Cross Cultural Should Haves5) Cross Cultural Could Haves6) Cross Cultural Would HavesLeadership & Management Course TitlesLead Right Now: Essential Skills for New ManagersInfluence Without Authority: Leading Cross‑Functional TeamsDecision Craft: DataJudgmentand Risk for ManagersCoaching for Performance: FeedbackGrowthand AccountabilityStrategic Leadership Lab: VisionChangeand Organisational Impact

Delivery Methods

Online

Qualifications

TEFL/TESOL Diploma Level 5