Finding Your English Voice
Isabelle van den Heuvel
- 18 augustus 2025
- 1230009332652
Samenvatting:
You know your profession inside and out—but when it’s time to speak up in English, you hesitate. Expressing your ideas feels harder than it should, and yet in today’s international workplaces, clear communication in English isn’t optional—it’s expected.
Finding Your English Voice is a practical, reassuring guide for non-native professionals who want to speak English clearly and confidently, especially in high-stakes situations. This isn’t about sounding perfect or hiding your accent. It’s about staying present, thinking clearly, and expressing your expertise naturally in real workplace situations.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
· Speak up without overthinking every word.
· Structure ideas quickly in meetings, presentations, and interviews.
· Speak English naturally and professionally.
· Use storytelling to engage and persuade your audience.
· Use body language to reinforce confidence and clarify your message.
· Handle questions, small talk, and unexpected moments with ease.
Drawing on her coaching experience and practical insights, Isabelle van den Heuvel offers a warm, inspiring, and user-friendly guide for professionals working in English-speaking environments. Whether you’re presenting to colleagues, pitching to clients, or preparing for a job interview or promotion, Finding Your English Voice helps you stop holding back and start speaking as the professional you already are.
You already know your subject. Now let the world hear it—clearly and confidently, in English.
About the author:
Born in the Netherlands and raised in New Zealand, Isabelle van den Heuvel earned her Master’s in English Language and Literature from Utrecht University. With more than 25 years of experience in education, she founded English That Inspires, a coaching practice devoted to helping professionals speak with clarity and confidence, overcome fear, and thrive in English-speaking settings.
A passionate teacher and lifelong lover of literature, Isabelle brings her love of language into everything she does. She coaches, writes, and shares insights on public speaking, mindset, and communication for non-native English speakers working in international, high-stakes environments.